The Count of Monte Cristo (Easton Press edition) is a sumptuous release of Alexandre Dumas’ classic tale of betrayal and revenge, featuring the iconic woodcut illustrations by Lynd Ward, one of America’s most celebrated graphic artists. This deluxe volume is part of Easton Press’s esteemed 100 Greatest Books Ever Written collection, bound in rich genuine leather with 22-karat gold accents, moiré silk endpapers, and satin ribbon marker.
Ward’s stark, dramatic wood engravings—originally created for the 1941 Limited Editions Club release—bring a brooding intensity to Dumas’ story, perfectly capturing Edmond Dantès’ transformation from wronged sailor to the enigmatic, vengeance-driven Count. The interplay of light and shadow in Ward’s art mirrors the novel’s themes of justice, deception, and redemption.
For collectors of fine illustrated classics, consider Easton’s editions of Moby-Dick (with Rockwell Kent art) or The Divine Comedy (with Gustave Doré engravings).
