The English fine press Lyra’s Books has announced the first-ever standalone edition of Daphne du Maurier’s 1971 short story, “Don’t Look Now,” which was adapted into a movie by Nicolas Roeg in 1973 that starred Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland.
The Lyra’s Books edition will feature 21 new digital illustrations by Leslie Gerry, as well as an exclusive afterword by film director, Mike Flanagan, who is best known for Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. Both Gerry and Flanagan will sign each copy of the book, which will be limited to 275 Numbered edition copies and 26 Lettered edition copies. All copies will be letterpress-printed and handbound.
Lyra’s Books says they have “the full and enthusiastic support of the du Maurier estate, including the author’s children.” Copies will go on sale “in mid to late November, with delivery expected in the first quarter of 2026.”
Originally published in her 1971 short story collection Not After Midnight, and Other Stories, Daphne du Maurier’s “Don’t Look Now” is a suspenseful horror novella set in Venice. Still reeling from the death of their daughter, Christine, the grieving couple, John and Laura, are approached by a psychic who warns them that John is in danger if they stay in the city. John’s skepticism quickly turns to dread as a series of unsettling events lead to the story’s shocking and macabre conclusion.
Lyra’s Books is an award-winning artisan bookbinder and independent fine press publisher established in 2019 by bookbinder Richard Tong in Shropshire, UK. Building on Tong’s extensive experience, which includes winning the prestigious Elizabeth Soutar award for bookbinding, Lyra’s Books was founded to produce luxury, handmade books using traditional skills.
The press operates primarily through two imprints: Lyra’s Press focuses on fine press editions of modern titles not in the public domain (like Neil Gaiman’s Stardust and Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist), often featuring author signatures and unique bindings. The second imprint, Lyra’s Classics, is dedicated to newly illustrated, more traditionally bound fine press editions of public domain works (such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Carmilla), with both imprints employing techniques like letterpress printing and hand-binding to create highly collectible, low-limitation editions.
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