The Witches. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. London: Cape, 1983. Second Impression. Green cloth boards, title in gilt to spine, pictorial dust jacket. A fine bright copy. Housed in custom-made presentation box.

Signed by Roald Dahl on half-title

First published by Jonathan Cape in 1983, The Witches quickly became one of Dahl’s most enduring works. Unlike lighter fairy tales, The Witches confronts children with danger and evil in a direct way, yet balances it with wit and resilience. Quentin Blake’s iconic illustrations add humour and grotesque charm that amplify Dahl’s darkly comic storytelling.

The book has inspired stage adaptations, films (1990 and 2020), and remains a staple in children’s libraries worldwide.