1975 The Rhymes & Runes of the Toad by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer – First Printing

Description

1975 First Printing — The Rhymes & Runes of the Toad by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer
Illustrated by Sébastien Fleuret

 

Published in 1975, this stated first printing is an imaginative and unusual blend of poetry, fantasy, folklore, and surreal illustration. The world Schaeffer creates is playful on the surface yet threaded with darker undertones — populated by mysterious toads, strange transformations, jeweled halls, and dreamlike scenes that feel both whimsical and unsettling.

The intricate illustrations by Sébastien Fleuret are a highlight throughout the book, giving it the feel of an overlooked fantasy art treasure from the 1970s. The silver dust jacket has a beautiful shimmer to it that suits the strange, otherworldly atmosphere of the text.

Condition:
Book itself is in A+ condition with clean pages throughout. The shimmering silver dust jacket shows some ripping along the top edge and tattering along the bottom edge.

A fascinating and visually creative 1970s fantasy title that feels equally at home beside illustrated fairy tales, surrealist art books, and imaginative poetry collections. ✨

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