The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman is the second volume in his companion trilogy to His Dark Materials, continuing the story of Lyra Belacqua as a young adult in a darker and more complex world. Published in 2019, the novel deepens Pullman's exploration of consciousness, belief and authority, combining philosophical themes with elements of espionage, adventure and psychological tension. Illustrated by Chris Wormell, this collector's edition presents the work in an especially attractive format, bringing together text and design in a finely produced limited issue. The Book of Dust Volume Two; The Secret Commonwealth, by Philip Pullman. Illustrated by Chris Wormell. Published by David Fickling Books, Oxford, in association with Penguin, London. 2019 first edition, first impression. Collector's edition limited to 5,000 copies, of which this is number 1,647. Signed by the author to the title page. In slipcase. This was a Waterstones bookseller's exclusive edition, published 3rd October 2019. A fine, as new copy. With the slipcase virtually as new - one very small discoloured mark near the base of rear spine (see photo). Book covers are red cloth over boards with golden sparking 'dust' design to cover and gilt quotation to the spine. Slipcase is covered in matching cloth with gilt and silver printed design to front and rear. The text is fine - bright and clean throughout. An unread copy. Text in English. (x) + 687pp + (1). Dimensions: approx 248mm high x 166mm wide x 64mm deep (in slipcase).  Weight: approximately 1.34kg (unpacked).