The Collector

«The Collector» — the first of John Fowles' published novels that marked his success in literature. It is a psychological thriller that reinterprets numerous plots: from the myth of Hades and Persephone to Shakespeare's «The Tempest».

Frederick, a modest and shy clerk, watches over a beautiful student named Miranda. He is not just in love with her — he is obsessed. Almost as much as he is obsessed with his collection of butterflies. Miranda is a rare specimen, a coveted prize. And then fate smiles upon the collector. He wins a lot of money at the races, buys a van and a house in the wilderness with a large basement…

Fowles narrates from the perspective of both the abductor and the victim, playing with the readers' emotions. He pits Good against Evil, the beautiful against the insignificant, the sublime against the base. What will prevail, and what will remain in eternity?

Before you is a collectible edition of John Fowles' novels in the series «Main Trend». The collection is set to include: «The Collector», «The Magus», «The French Lieutenant's Woman» and «The Ebony Tower».

The book is published in a softcover with flaps that can be used as bookmarks. You will never lose your place where you left off. To enhance the tactile sensations when interacting with the book, some elements of the cover design are highlighted with raised varnish.