Collector’s Signed Limited Edition: Somewhere In Time by Richard Matheson

This listing presents a rare, fine press edition of Somewhere In Time by legendary speculative fiction author and World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Richard Matheson. Originally published in 1975 under the title Bid Time Return, this classic masterwork of time-travel romance won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel and inspired the beloved 1980 film adaptation starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.

Published in 1999 by Gauntlet Publications as part of their "A Classic Revisited" fine press series, this special edition is strictly limited to 500 hand-numbered copies signed directly by Matheson. The narrative follows Richard Collier, a terminally ill playwright whose obsession with an 1890s stage actress leads him to cross the boundaries of time through self-hypnosis to find her at the historic Hotel del Coronado. This definitive Gauntlet edition features an extensive, retrospective introduction by Matheson detailing the origins of the novel, unusual personal occurrences during his research, and reflections on his cameo appearance in the film adaptation. It also includes archival photograph stills from Matheson's personal collection.

Beautifully bound in vibrant sky-blue textured faux leather with silver foil-stamped lettering and signature accents on the front board and spine, this copy represents copy number 415 of 500. Preserved in immaculate condition, this item is a cornerstone collectible for enthusiasts of classic fantasy, time-travel literature, and screenwriting history.

Edition & Fine Press Specifications

• GAUNTLET PRESS LIMITED EDITION: Published in 1999 in Springfield, Illinois by Gauntlet Publications.

• LIMITED TO 500 COPIES: Hand-numbered on the publisher's limitation page as Copy No. 415.

• LUXURY BINDING: Bound in bright sky-blue textured cloth/leatherette with silver foil-stamped spine lettering and Matheson’s facsimile signature foil-stamped on the front cover.

• SPECIAL CONTENT: Includes Matheson’s expanded introduction and exclusive photographic plates from the author’s personal archive.

Autograph Specifications & Provenance

• HAND-SIGNED BY RICHARD MATHESON: Authentically autographed in black ink by Richard Matheson directly on the limitation page below the edition callout.

• PROVENANCE GUARANTEE: Issued directly by Gauntlet Press as part of the official 500-copy signed press run.

• PRISTINE CONDITION: Excellent, well-preserved state with clean, bright gilding/stamping, crisp pages, and sharp corners.