RARE 1st Printing: Villains! (1992) – Created by Neil Gaiman & Mary Gentle

A rare find for fans of 90s British Fantasy and Neil Gaiman completists! This is a First Edition, First Printing (confirmed by the full 101 number line) of the 1992 ROC/Penguin anthology, Villains!.

Co-created by Mary Gentle and Neil Gaiman, this collection subverts the "hero's journey" by giving the stage to the assassins, necromancers, and dark lords. It features early work from heavyweights like Stephen Baxter, Storm Constantine, and Charles Stross.

Condition Report

This is a Readers Copy in Fair/Good vintage condition.

• Spine: Shows heavy reading creases and a slight "lean" (see photos).

• Covers: Visible edge wear and chipping at the corners. There is a small surface scuff on the front top-left (green character's face).

• Internal: Pages have the typical "vintage tan" (yellowing) expected of 30-year-old mass-market paperbacks. Binding is firm; no loose pages.

• Back: Original price sticker residue is present over the barcode.

Product Specifications

• Edition: 1st Edition, 1st Printing (1992)

• Publisher: ROC / Penguin Books (UK/International)

• ISBN: 0-14-014561-3

• Dimensions: 17.8 cm x 11.1 cm x 2.2 cm

• Weight: ~215 grams

• Format: Mass Market Paperback