Christmas Dream
By Schneider von Groot.
Illustrated by Marco Sabbatani.
Schneider Von Groot's Christmas Dream unfolds the tale of one man's fierce struggle against countless inebriated demons. On Christmas Eve, Von Groot, en route to his family, pauses for respite on a roadside bank. Abruptly, malevolent demons materialize, infiltrating his eyes and ears. In a drunken rage, they, along with their cohorts, attempt to restrain him with willow and fir ties. Though he bravely dispatches thousands of these diminutive adversaries, he eventually succumbs to their overpowering force. A green elf saviour intervenes, liberating him from the entanglement. Grateful but perplexed, Von Groot queries the reason for the bloodshed. A voice attributes it to schnapps, linking its consumption to the darkness of hell and all its associated atrocities.
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Black Letter Press
This gorgeous Hardcover edition is bound in Italian Fedrigoni Red Imitlin and measures 105x135 mm. Gold gilt. Accordion interior z-fold.
1st Edition
About the Publisher
Black Letter Press is a small independent publisher located close to Hannover in Northern Germany, founded by Alice and Claudio Rocchetti in 2018 in Turin, with the publication of Giambattista della Porta's Natural Magick.
BLP specializes in the revival of rare and antique books on a broad range of topics, including the sciences and history of science, poetry, occult philosophy, art, curious and unusual literature, and more.
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Description
Details about the poem's author, published in New York in 1885 under the pseudonym "BROADBRIM," remain scarce.
Marco Sabbatani brought to life the demonic odyssey of Von Groot with his illustrations, crafting a psychedelic and sinister scenario that visually captures the essence of the narrative. Sabbatani's artistic interpretation adds a unique and evocative dimension to the story, portraying the otherworldly struggles and dark encounters in a mesmerizing and chilling manner. His illustrations contribute a vivid and haunting visual component to the already compelling poem, making the demonic journey of Von Groot a captivating and immersive experience for the reader.
