Few tales in literary history loom larger than the epic of Ishmael, who weathers the mad Captain Ahab's ill-starred quest to slay a mighty whale. Rediscover Melville's classic in this elegant Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press founders' tradition of publishing beautiful books. Hardcover keepsake volume is crafted with reinforced cloth quarter-binding for durability. Design features textured embossing, iridescent highlights, and a foil-stamped spine. Premium acid-free archival-quality paper ensures longevity. Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for a comfortable reading experience. Gilded-gold edging catches the light with each turn of a page. Matching ribbon bookmark.

For every collector of fine books. 584 pages. Measures 6-1/2'' x 9-1/4''.