Description

Book Synopsis
Herman Melville's classic seafaring adventure has been a favorite of readers for generations.

“Call me Ishmael” is the iconic opening line of Herman Melville’s classic American novel Moby-Dick. Ishmael is a seaman aboard the whaling vessel Pequod, under the vengeful captain Ahab. Maniacally seeking retribution from the great white sperm whale called Moby-Dick—the whale responsible for the captain’s missing leg—Ahab leads the crew on a quest to kill the infamous beast. A fictional work based on actual events, Moby-Dick is a classic that has been enjoyed for generations, and this edition featuring colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping makes it a stylish addition to your bookshelf.

MobyDick

Product form

£12.34

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £12.99 – you save £0.65 (5%)

Order before 4pm today for delivery by Fri 20 Mar 2026.

A Paperback by Herman Melville

2 in stock


    View other formats and editions of MobyDick by Herman Melville

    Publisher: Canterbury Classics
    Publication Date: 1/10/2025
    ISBN13: 9781667209753, 978-1667209753
    ISBN10: 1667209752
    Also in:
    Books by Herman Melville

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Herman Melville's classic seafaring adventure has been a favorite of readers for generations.

    “Call me Ishmael” is the iconic opening line of Herman Melville’s classic American novel Moby-Dick. Ishmael is a seaman aboard the whaling vessel Pequod, under the vengeful captain Ahab. Maniacally seeking retribution from the great white sperm whale called Moby-Dick—the whale responsible for the captain’s missing leg—Ahab leads the crew on a quest to kill the infamous beast. A fictional work based on actual events, Moby-Dick is a classic that has been enjoyed for generations, and this edition featuring colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping makes it a stylish addition to your bookshelf.

    Recently viewed products

    © 2026 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account