Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake
| First published | February 2000 |
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| 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.
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| February 2000 |
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Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake | Peter Owen | Nonfiction | |
| March 2010 |
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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Illustrated Biography | Peter Owen | Nonfiction |