Richard Morgan - The Takeshi Kovacs Novels [comprising] Altered Carbon, Broken Angels and Market Forces w/ proofs - Gollancz, 2002-2004, Signed First Editions.

London, Gollancz, 2002-2004. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A lovely set, the inscriptions telling a lovely story. The books came from a former bookseller who had apparently received a proof of Morgan's first book Altered Carbon. The inscription in the Altered Carbon proof reads 'For Steve - A very early \ Fan! \ Cheers \ Richard Morgan', a publisher's slip is also included. The inscription in the first edition of Altered Carbon reads 'For Steve \ Thanks for all your enthusiasm \ & support \ cheers \ Richard Morgan' - also contained in the book is a printed slip from Ottaker's with 'Steve's' review proclaiming this the SF book of the month. The inscription in the proof for Broken Angels reads 'For Steve \ Still keeping the faith! \ cheers \ Richard Morgan'. And finally, the first edition of Broken Angels is signed by Morgan in black ink, but has had an additional inscription above it from the author reading 'For Steve \ Nice to meet you at last!'. The inscription in the proof of Market Forces reads 'For Steve \ Sorry about p. 349.5! \ Richard Morgan', and finally, the inscription in the first edition of Market Forces reads 'Steve \ Again!!! \ cheers \ Richard Morgan'. The set also shows the change in Morgan's signature over the couple of years. Fine condition, with a little light wear. A lovely set. [6834, Hyraxia Books].