Gulliver's Travels: An Illuminated Edition - (Illuminated Editions) by Jonathan Swift (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An oversized, slipcase-housed, art book edition of GULLIVER'S TRAVELS, Jonathan Swift's fantastical travelogue and piercing satire of imperialism, now illustrated with a vast suite of drawings from the renowned Italian graphic artist Lorenzo Mattotti, and original essays from comedian Patton Oswalt and scholar Elizabeth Bellamy.

A surgeon turned castaway, Lemuel Gulliver sails into the absurd and the sublime in Jonathan Swift's savage satire. He awakens shipwrecked among the six-inch citizens of Lilliput, later towers beneath the colossal gaze of Brobdingnagians. He debates floating philosophers in the airborne island of Laputa and recoils from the brutish Yahoos among the noble Houyhnhnms--horses more rational than man. Each voyage peels back the illusion of civilization, revealing hypocrisy, pride, and folly in human nature and the constructions of society. Now illustrated by the celebrated cartoonist, illustrator, fine artist and filmmaker Lorenzo Mattotti, with a suite of over sixty five illustrations, this kaleidoscopic adventure tale and scathing indictment human hubris is as bitingly funny and unnervingly prescient as ever.

A stunning new entry in Beehive Books award-winning Illuminated Editions series, this volume is housed in a shimmering die-cut sculpturally embossed slipcase, printed on uncoated acid-free paper, and published in an oversized 9x12" trim format.

About the Author

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Irish satirist, essayist, and Anglican cleric best known for his biting political and social commentary, especially in works like Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal. A master of irony and parody, Swift used sharp wit to critique the absurdities of his time, targeting politics, colonialism, and human nature. He served as Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin and remains one of the foremost prose satirists in the English language.

Lorenzo Mattotti is a visual artist, cartoonist and filmmaker from Brescia, Italy. He is a an indelible graphic voice and a multi-talented creator, publishing illustrations for the press (Le Monde, Télérama, many covers for The New Yorker), children's books (Grand Prix de Bratislava for Eugenio), and graphic novels. His works include Feux, whose colors made him a highly sought-after illustrator and painter, Stigmata (with Claudio Piersanti), and The Raven, a collaboration with Lou Reed.

Patton Oswalt is an Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp wit, pop culture commentary, and roles in shows like The King of Queens and A.P. Bio, as well as voicing Remy in Pixar's Ratatouille. He has released multiple acclaimed stand-up specials and authored several books blending memoir, humor, and cultural critique. Oswalt is also recognized for his candid reflections on grief, resilience, and the role of comedy in the human condition.