The Gravity of Missing Things by Marisa Urgo

The boards have sharp corners, and no edgewear.

The book is in beautiful crisp, clean Fine condition with brown boards and and strong gilt titles to the front and spine. Superb illustrations by Bernie Wrightson. First Edition, First impression A Fine book in a near fine dust jacket. Originally conceived as a story-calendar, 'Cycle of the Werewolf' grew to be a beautifully illustrated novella in 12 segments about Marty Coslaw, a young boy who must convince the townspeople of Tarker's Mills that there is a werewolf in their midst. No one knows who will be attacked next, but snarls that sound like human words can be heard and all around are the footprints of a monster whose hunger cannot be sated. When the full moon shines, a paralyzing fear descends on the isolated Maine town of Tarker Mills. Terror began in January - by the light of the full moon. Finally, partial-page b&w images fuel the intensity. Illustrations by Bernie Wrightson include dramatic, richly colored full-page plates throughout - many not seen in the Land of Enchantment edition - along w/chiaroscuro (high contrast) two-page spreads in black & white greeting reader at beginning of each chapter, arranged by months of the year. Heavy stock coated pages very good no writing. Cover features image of werewolf splashed in red. Black glossy pictorial wraps w/bold, raised silver titles, moderate shelf wear. Signed for original signee by Berni Wrightson in 2009 at a Dallas-Fort Worth comic convention. Beautifully signed by Berni Wrightson at title page: 'Berni Wrightson'. Stated First Signet Printing, April, 1985 number-line beginning w/2. Wrightson, Berni (Illustrations) (illustrator). You can follow her on Instagram for book updates at is required for this program.Soft Cover. By night, she is supposed to be writing but is mainly picking her cat up off the keyboard. The Gravity of Missing Things is her debut novel. By day, Marisa works in higher education.

Marisa Urgo writes young adult novels that mix humor and heart. City of Infernus is a YA fantasy novel that is the first in the Infernus trilogy. She has lived in Harrison her entire life - from going through the school system to now living back at home, this town and its people have had a tremendous impact on her. Sydney Mueller is an independent author who recently published her debut novel, City of Infernus with New Degree Press publishing company.

The Harrison Library is delighted to have two Harrison natives talk about their novels - Sydney Mueller and Marisa Urgo.

The Gravity of Missing Things by Marisa Urgo