To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee
Afterword by Wayne Flynt
Illustrations by Mario Robinson
A Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of American literature, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a deeply moving coming-of-age tale as seen through the lens of eight-year-old Scout, who discovers the importance of empathy and moral courage in a town consumed by prejudice and bigotry.
The unforgettable novel of the sleepy Southern town of Maycomb and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill a Mockingbird is narrated by young Scout Finch who sees the changes happening among her community and gradually begins to glean that the world is full of both great beauty and brutal inequality.
Her father, Atticus Finch, is a crusading lawyer who risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime. Through Harper Lee’s compassionate narrative, the author questions the very roots of human behavior while highlighting the issues of injustice, race, and class that she witnessed growing up in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama.
One of the most beloved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird was first published on July 11, 1960. In 1961, during its 41st week on the bestseller list, it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. The book has been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the 20th century by librarians across the country.
As To Kill a Mockingbird continues to resonate with readers across generations, its lessons on empathy, justice and courage are as relevant today as they were when Harper Lee penned them over half a century ago.
About the Editions
Our edition of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is presented in three states: Artist, Numbered and Lettered. The editions measure 6” x 9” and feature seven watercolor illustrations by Mario Robinson, and a new afterword by Wayne Flynt.
Designed by multi-award winning designer Jason Dewinetz, the text pages are set in Monotype Baskerville and are printed letterpress by Max Koch and Bradley Hutchinson on a Heidelberg Cylinder. The title and chapter pages are printed with an additional color, and the tipped-on illustrations in all three states are printed giclée on beautiful Hahnemühle Bugra.
The editions are printed on Mohawk Via Laid, Neenah Cotton and mouldmade Arches. The Numbered & Lettered states are signed by Mario Robinson and Wayne Flynt, and the Artist state is signed by Mario Robinson.
A Note on the Typography
Monotype Baskerville, created by John Baskerville in the 18th century and revived by Monotype in the 20th century, is renowned for its crisp, rational design that balances tradition with modernity. Its clean lines and classical proportions reflect the ideals of reason and justice, making it an apt choice for To Kill a Mockingbird. Baskerville’s clarity and sophistication lend an air of authority to the text, reinforcing the novel’s exploration of truth and righteousness in the face of prejudice and societal norms.
Artist Edition
The Artist edition is limited to 500 handbound copies with a Takeo Tant paper dust jacket. The paper is characterized by a unique double-sided embossing and a gentle translucence, and features a delicate pattern of climbing vines. It is a smyth-sewn cloth binding with Hahnemühle Bugra wrapped sides and foil blocking on the front cover. It is housed in a cloth covered slipcase with ends in a complimentary color. The edition is printed letterpress on Mohawk Via Laid and is signed by the artist.
Numbered Edition
The Numbered edition of 250 copies is a quarter cloth binding with paper sides, which are printed letterpress. The cover paper is handmade for this edition by renowned papermaker Gangolf Ulbricht in Berlin, Germany. Endsheets are Hahnemühle Bugra, and the edition is printed letterpress on Neenah Cotton. It is housed in a cloth covered clamshell enclosure with velour lined trays, and is signed by Mario Robinson & Wayne Flynt.
Lettered Edition
The Lettered edition is limited to 26 copies and is a full goatskin binding with a blocked cover from a line drawing by Mario Robinson, and a leather onlay. The leather is sourced from the Alran Tannery in France. The tannery has been producing some of the finest goat leather since its founding in 1903 in the South of Tarn. Endsheets are velour and the edition is housed in a quarter leather clamshell enclosure with velour lined trays and a leather spine label. The edition is printed letterpress on 120 gsm Arches Text Wove mouldmade paper, and is signed by Mario Robinson and Wayne Flynt.
About the Collaborators
Wayne Flynt
Wayne Flynt is the author or co-author of fifteen books about Southern politics, religion, and culture. An internationally known scholar, he has lectured at Sichuan University in China; Oxford, Cambridge, Newcastle, Queen’s and Sussex universities in the United Kingdom; at the Franklin Roosevelt Center in the Netherlands; and at the University of Vienna. Awards for his books include the Lillian Smith Prize for Non-fiction; three times recipient of the Alabama Library Association Award for Nonfiction; the C. Vann Woodward/John Hope Franklin Award by the Fellowship of Southern Writers; the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum Award for Excellence in Writing; and the Alabama Governor’s Award for the Arts. A longtime personal friend of Harper Lee, he gave the eulogy at her funeral and later wrote the book My Friendship with Harper Lee (2017).
Mario Robinson
Mario Robinson studied at the prestigious Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Robinson’s work fits squarely within the tradition of American painting. In 2006, he was selected as one of the top 20 realist artists under the age of 40 by The Artist’s Magazine. Additionally, Robinson is an Exhibiting Artist Member of The National Arts Club and a Signature Member of The Pastel Society of America. Robinson’s work has been featured in various esteemed publications, including The Artist’s Magazine, The Pastel Journal, Fine Art Connoisseur, and American Art Collector. He is also recognized as a Living Master by the Art Renewal Center, and is the Brand Ambassador for Winsor & Newton.
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Order Limits
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Six of Seven Watercolor Illustrations by Mario Robinson Included as Tipped-on Giclée Prints in all Three States
Published editions may differ slightly from mockups and prototype designs.
Illustrations © 2023 by Mario Robinson.