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Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake

G. Peter Winnington

First published February 2000
Type Nonfiction

Biography of the author, with an introduction by Michael Moorcock. Detailed research illuminates Peake's life and achievements as raconteur, reporter, author, poet, painter, caricaturist, and fiendish practical joker. The Peake Estate has allowed only the briefest quotes from Peake's work.

YearAwardCategoryStatus
2001 Locus Poll Award Best Non-Fiction Nominee/Finalist
2003 Mythopoeic Award Mythopoeic Scholarship Award (for Myth and Fantasy Studies) Nominee/Finalist

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
February 2000 Cover Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake Peter Owen Nonfiction
March 2010 Cover Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Illustrated Biography Peter Owen Nonfiction