PS Publishing is now taking pre-orders for the April 2009 publication of Powers: Secret Histories: a bibliographical cornucopia by John Berlyne.
The book “essentially redefines the term ‘bibliography’. Secret Histories has been nearly ten years in the making and brings together an astonishing range of Powers ephemera—a huge treat and a remarkable resource for both fans and collectors alike.
“As well as a complete, illustrated reference of every Tim Powers book published to date, Secret Histories offers an extraordinary insight into the stories behind the stories, collecting together in a single volume Powers material previously seen only in private collections.
“Here—in print for the very first time—you’ll find poetry, drawings, research and plotting notes, novel outlines, early drafts, out-takes and an excerpt from the author’s unpublished 1974 novel, To Serve in Hell.
“Supporting these riches are story notes and commentary by Powers himself and you’ll also find articles and essays from collaborators, friends and renowned Powers aficionados including Dean Koontz, Jim Blaylock, China Miéville, Karen Joy Fowler, John Bierer, John Berlyne and William Ashless. Powers: Secret Histories is an unprecedented bibliographic tribute celebrating the work of a truly extraordinary writer.”
They’re offering the book in three limited editions. The slipcased hardcover is priced at £40.00/$60.00 and limited to 1000 copies. The two-volume slipcased hardcover edition is priced at £195.00/$292.50 and limited to 200 copies. This edition includes an incomplete and previously unpublished Powers novel written in the early 1970s called The Waters, Deep, Deep, Deep. Finally, the three-volume slipcased hardcover is priced at £495.00/$742.50 and limited to 26 copies. This one includes both The Waters, Deep, Deep, Deep and a full-color fascimile edition of the original handwritten manuscript of The Anubis Gates, “complete with doodles, crossings out, dog-eared corners, and even coffee stains.”