Signed Limited First Edition Book: Hand-Signed by Lou Reed (The Raven — Slipcased Edition)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of rock history, avant-garde music lore, and fine limited edition publishing ephemera: an original Grove Press slipcased limited first edition copy of The Raven, hand-signed on a dedicated preliminary limitation leaf by rock icon Lou Reed.
A co-founder of The Velvet Underground and one of the most influential figures in rock music history, Lou Reed (1942–2013) redefined modern music through his poetic realism and pioneering experimental sound. Published in 2003 by Grove Press (New York), The Raven contains the complete libretto, lyrics, and text of Reed's ambitious studio album based on the writings and poems of Edgar Allan Poe, accompanied by original photographs by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel.
Bound in sleek, full black cloth with metallic silver title lettering stamped across the front cover and spine, the volume is housed in its matching publisher's original black cloth slipcase.
On the publisher's dedicated preliminary limitation page reading "These books are signed by the author and numbered 1 to 250", Lou Reed has rendered a bold, expansive signature in black marker:
"Lou Reed"
This copy is hand-numbered 232 out of a strictly limited edition of only 250 copies produced worldwide.
Preserved in fine condition with sharp corners, clean cloth binding, intact slipcase, and clean internal pages, this rare signed edition serves as an essential centerpiece for Lou Reed completists, Velvet Underground archivists, and modern music bibliography displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 2003 GROVE PRESS LIMITED FIRST EDITION: Rare slipcased hardcover printing of Lou Reed's Edgar Allan Poe libretto The Raven.
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DELUXE PUBLISHING & ARTWORK: Bound in black cloth with silver metallic stamping, custom slipcase, and photography by Julian Schnabel.
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EXCELLENT CONDITION: Exceptionally preserved with solid slipcase, pristine cloth boards, and clean internal text block.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY LOU REED: Authentically autographed ("Lou Reed") in black marker on the publisher's preliminary limitation page.
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STRICTLY LIMITED ISSUE: Designated copy number 232 from the ultra-rare limited edition run of just 250 numbered copies.
Signed Limited First Edition Book: Hand-Signed by Lou Reed (The Raven — Slipcased Edition)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of rock history, avant-garde music lore, and fine limited edition publishing ephemera: an original Grove Press slipcased limited first edition copy of The Raven, hand-signed on a dedicated preliminary limitation leaf by rock icon Lou Reed.
A co-founder of The Velvet Underground and one of the most influential figures in rock music history, Lou Reed (1942–2013) redefined modern music through his poetic realism and pioneering experimental sound. Published in 2003 by Grove Press (New York), The Raven contains the complete libretto, lyrics, and text of Reed's ambitious studio album based on the writings and poems of Edgar Allan Poe, accompanied by original photographs by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel.
Bound in sleek, full black cloth with metallic silver title lettering stamped across the front cover and spine, the volume is housed in its matching publisher's original black cloth slipcase.
On the publisher's dedicated preliminary limitation page reading "These books are signed by the author and numbered 1 to 250", Lou Reed has rendered a bold, expansive signature in black marker:
"Lou Reed"
This copy is hand-numbered 232 out of a strictly limited edition of only 250 copies produced worldwide.
Preserved in fine condition with sharp corners, clean cloth binding, intact slipcase, and clean internal pages, this rare signed edition serves as an essential centerpiece for Lou Reed completists, Velvet Underground archivists, and modern music bibliography displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 2003 GROVE PRESS LIMITED FIRST EDITION: Rare slipcased hardcover printing of Lou Reed's Edgar Allan Poe libretto The Raven.
-
DELUXE PUBLISHING & ARTWORK: Bound in black cloth with silver metallic stamping, custom slipcase, and photography by Julian Schnabel.
-
EXCELLENT CONDITION: Exceptionally preserved with solid slipcase, pristine cloth boards, and clean internal text block.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
-
HAND-SIGNED BY LOU REED: Authentically autographed ("Lou Reed") in black marker on the publisher's preliminary limitation page.
-
STRICTLY LIMITED ISSUE: Designated copy number 232 from the ultra-rare limited edition run of just 250 numbered copies.
