Description
Author Jonathan Stroud
Publisher Hyperion Books for Children
Publication Date: 2004
Format Hardcover, First U.S. Edition, Reinforced Binding, Brodart-Protected Dust Jacket
condition Very good with the bleed through from the end papers but everything else is fine, good structure,
Summary
Dive into a thrilling world of magic, intrigue, and rebellion with The Golem’s Eye, the second volume of Jonathan Stroud’s acclaimed Bartimaeus Trilogy. Set in an alternate London where magicians control the government and ordinary people chafe under their rule, rising official Nathaniel faces a crisis of loyalty and power. Tasked with investigating devastating magical attacks, he summons the sharp-tongued djinni Bartimaeus once again, while resistance fighter Kitty embarks on a daring rebellion.
Stroud’s storytelling is filled with humor, wit, and deeply human questions about freedom, power, and identity. Readers who loved The Amulet of Samarkand will find even higher stakes, deeper character growth, and riveting action in this installment.
This First U.S. Edition hardcover (2004, Hyperion Books for Children) features a reinforced library-quality binding and is protected by a Brodart archival cover to preserve its vibrant dust jacket.
⚡ Note: There is minor color bleed-through from the interior hardcover cloth to the endpapers and title page (see photos). This cosmetic flaw does not affect the readability, binding, or structural integrity of the book. Overall, it remains a highly collectible and attractive copy, perfect for fantasy lovers and serious collectors alike.
✅ A highly desirable First U.S. Edition of a critically acclaimed fantasy novel.
✅ Reinforced binding ensures durability.
✅ Brodart archival cover protects the vibrant jacket artwork.
✅ Minor cosmetic flaw disclosed, but overall a wonderful addition to any fantasy or young adult fiction collection.