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Finegas
Here is the real treasure of imagination - books that people wished
into existence, every one unique, every one magical. Some of these books
are made from specialised materials such as emu leather (to look like
dragon scales), real silver, amber, keys, feathers, dreams.
A5 - 252 pages. Full bound in black suede. Oxford
hollow back, red headbands, split-board cover. French joint ensures
easy opening. Single piece silver Celtic pentagram dominates the
cover. Parchment inside, sewn in French style with two reinforcing
ribbons. Blue parchment-print endpapers. The name Finegas (Finn
Eces, Finneces, Finnegas) belonged to an Irish druid who hoped to
become wise by eating the salmon of knowledge. Unfortunately, his
pupil, Finn MacCool (Fionn mac Cumhaill) burnt his thumb while
cooking the fish and sucked the burn. Realising that his pupil
was the one destined for knowledge, Finegas let the boy eat the
whole fish.
Commission: Peter Sharrock 25 Jan 1997 - 14 Mar 1997 |
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