The Hunger Games Complete Set

6b Suzanne Collins. New York: Scholastic Press, 2008-2010. The Hunger Games early printing. Catching Fire early printing. Mocking Jay First Edition. All with ‘Mocking Jay Book Tour 2010’ Signature Stamp.

Notes

Published between 2008 and 2010, The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay comprise the original bestselling dystopian trilogy by American author Suzanne Collins. Set in the fictional nation of Panem, where a wealthy Capitol maintains control over twelve impoverished districts through an annual televised competition in which children are forced to fight to the death, the series follows sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen as she becomes the reluctant symbol of a growing rebellion. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, Roman history, reality television, and the consequences of war, Collins explores themes of political oppression, propaganda, survival, sacrifice, and resistance. The trilogy became an international literary phenomenon, helping redefine young adult dystopian fiction and inspiring a hugely successful film franchise. Collins, who began her career writing for children's television and previously authored The Underland Chronicles, has received widespread acclaim for her ability to combine compelling storytelling with complex questions of morality, violence, and political power.

During the 2010 promotional tour for Mockingjay, the final installment of Suzanne Collins's original Hunger Games trilogy, the author was unable to sign books by hand due to a wrist injury. Instead, a special stamp incorporating her signature and the tour designation was created exclusively for these appearances. Collins personally stamped books at participating events, generally limiting the opportunity to one book per attendee. These distinctive stamps were officially authorized and used by Collins as a an unusual adaptation to allow for Collins to still ‘sign’ books at these events.

Description 

Hunger Games with gray paper covered boards with Hunger Games symbol of the bird in the ring with the arrow in gilt on the upper board and gilt lettering to spine. Signature stamp to half-title. Original dust jacket with ‘SIGNED’ sticker on foot of spine from previous seller/owner.

Catching Fire with red paper covered boards with black bird in flight to upper cover and black lettering to spine. Signature stamp to half-title. Creasing to head of spine and top right corner. Original price sticker to back cover of jacket. Original dust jacket with ‘SIGNED’ sticker on foot of spine from previous seller/owner.

Mocking Jay with blue paper covered boards with bird in silver in flight on upper board and silver letterign to spine. Signature stamp to half-title. Creasing to head of spine and top right corner. A few white marks to upper board. Shelfwear to lower edge. Original dust jacket with ‘SIGNED’ sticker on foot of spine from previous seller/owner. First Edition.