The Poppy Fields (Deluxe Limited Edition)
William Morrow & Company:
New York: 2025
First edition, Hardcover, New in dust jacket,
307 pp.
Cover artwork by: Elsie Lyons
What exactly constitutes “Deluxe” for Morrow is foil stamping to front board as well as spibe, stained edges and printed endpapers and paste-downs. It’s a nice book but falls short of deluxe. “"Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there's hope for even the most battered hearts to heal. Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies an experimental and controversial treatment center that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain ... and keep on sleeping. After patients awaken from this prolonged state of slumber, they will finally be healed. But only if they're willing to accept the potential shadowy side effects. On a journey to this mystical destination are four very different strangers and one little dog: Ava, a book illustrator; Ray, a fireman; Sasha, an occupational therapist; Sky, a free spirit; and a friendly pup named PJ.” #75197
Price: $32.00