Moby-Dick: Or, the Whale - Hardcover

Melville, Herman: - Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet whose work stands at the center of nineteenth-century American literature. Born in New York City, Melville went to sea as a young man, serving aboard merchant and whaling vessels-experiences that would profoundly shape his writing. His early novels, including Typee and Omoo, drew upon his Pacific voyages and brought him initial popularity.In 1851 he published Moby-Dick; or, The Whale, a bold and ambitious work that blended adventure narrative, philosophical inquiry, Biblical cadence, and psychological depth. Though the novel was not widely celebrated in his lifetime, it was rediscovered in the early twentieth century and is now regarded as one of the great American novels.Melville's later works, including Billy Budd, Sailor, further demonstrated his enduring concern with moral ambiguity, authority, fate, and the mysteries of human nature. Today, he is recognized as one of America's most original and visionary literary voices, and his writings continue to influence generations of readers and writers alike.Eggleton, Bob: - Bob Eggleton is an internationally acclaimed science fiction and fantasy artist best known for his sweeping cosmic landscapes, dynamic creature portrayals, and masterful depictions of the natural world. A multiple Hugo Award-winning illustrator, Eggleton has created hundreds of book covers for leading publishers and has contributed artwork to major franchises including Godzilla, DC Comics, and numerous science fiction properties.His paintings are distinguished by their dramatic lighting, meticulous detail, and sense of scale-often blending realism with the grand imaginative tradition of classic pulp and Golden Age science fiction illustration. Eggleton's work has appeared in magazines, novels, trading cards, and museum exhibitions, and his art has been collected by enthusiasts around the world.For this edition of Moby-Dick; or, The Whale, Eggleton brings his signature sense of awe and atmosphere to Herman Melville's epic, capturing the immensity of the ocean and the haunting presence of the great white whale with striking power and intensity.