Moby-Dick or, the Whale, illustrated by Barry Moser, is a visually stunning edition of Herman Melville’s classic 1851 novel. This version features Moser’s striking woodcut illustrations, which bring the epic tale of Captain Ahab’s obsessive hunt for the white whale to life with dramatic intensity.
Moser’s artwork, known for its bold contrasts and expressive detail, enhances the novel’s themes of obsession, fate, and humanity’s struggle against nature. Originally published in 1979 by the University of California Press, this edition is celebrated for its artistic interpretation and remains a prized version for both literary enthusiasts and collectors of illustrated books.
