Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction, folio society books offer a rich literary experience to readers of all ages. The binding is buckram throughout still by far the most lasting casing material. It was forged in the same crucible of snobbery as the easton press, appearing in 1947 as a reaction against the rise of the postwar mass market paperback, though its target audience was more the metropolitan intellectual elite bloomsbury set or guardianistas, depending. The blue fairy book, folio society, by andrew lang. Devoted to beautiful books standing like an island amid the sea of cheap mass produced paperbacks and formulaic new releases, is the folio society. Folio society has been publishing beautifully crafted.
Looking at the dune page, the book looks beautiful. For for much of its 66year history, the publisher only sold its titles through a membership and subscription program. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful books. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction. Oct 19, 2012 the folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout. The folio society, which publishes beautiful, hardbound editions of classic works of fiction and nonfiction, is best known as a mailorder, catalogdriven operation. Since 1947 the folio society have been publishing outstanding editions of the worlds greatest books. Jul 21, 2014 the folio society, which publishes beautiful, hardbound editions of classic works of fiction and nonfiction, is best known as a mailorder, catalogdriven operation.
If you are looking for an attractive edition of a certain book, the folio society is usually your best choice. The folio society occupies a unique place in the book publishing market, and has done so since it was first founded in london in 1947. It was forged in the same crucible of snobbery as the easton press, appearing in 1947 as a reaction against the rise of the postwar mass market paperback, though its target audience was more the metropolitan intellectual elite bloomsbury set or. Fearless warrior, religious fanatic, fierce patriot. Receive instant savings from 215 valid the folio society voucher codes, promo codes in may 2020. Below are some of the most attractive books in their catalog. Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including fiction, art, photography and antiquarian volumes. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds. The folio society edition of the mark of command superbly presents celebrated military historian john keegans appraisal of four famous generals. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
Childrens books and mythology titles are also of interest. The cover is printed on buckram, which is feels good in your hand. This organization is half publisher, half book club as it has members and was founded in 1947 on the principle that books should be beautiful to the eye as well as captivating. Luckily, for all you collectors out there, the folio society, a london publisher that specializes in the upkeep and maintenance of keeping an array of popular novels in tiptop shape, puts together beautiful books with well thought out illustrations and bindings.
They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio. A stunning new folio society collection of arthur conan doyle s most compelling cases, the selected adventures and memoirs of sherlock holmes is given a contemporary twist with max lofflers unsettling illustrations. Their books are affordable and of superior quality while their special editions are often spectactular. Glacier books are experienced and professional booksellers. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. As the folio society shows no sign of producing a folio 70 bibliography, and there is no complete list of the almost 2500 books published by the fs since 1947, i have attempted to create one as a separate wiki. Standing like an island amid the sea of cheap mass produced paperbacks and formulaic new releases from the latest bright young things is the folio society. I dont have any experience with the folio society books directly, but i do work for a book printing company. With gripping thrillers, heartbreaking romance and some of the greatest fiction novels of all time, the folio society s collection of fiction books has a story to suit every reader. When charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott founder of pan books founded folio society in 1947, the goal of the firm was to produce editions of the worlds great literature, in a format worthy of the contents, at a price within the reach of everyman.
How the uks folio society is changing with the times. A number of nonfiction titles by anthony trollope, in uniform binding have also been published. From modern classics to its very origins, folio publishes the best of scifi. I want to buy 1984 and dune as of right now, but the prices are rather high and i would like to wait until the summer sale. An expression of the american mind thomas jefferson folio society 20. The company is known for its exquisite, highend and priced to match hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction works everything. The norwell historical society is an organization that works to preserve the artifacts related to the history of norwell, massachusetts. Jul 27, 2016 ive been out of this area of publishing for a while so id have to do as much research on this as anyone else but i have a few clues to offer.
Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Ive been out of this area of publishing for a while so id have to do as much research on this as anyone else but i have a few clues to offer. The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library.
You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. Discover faraway worlds, radically altered versions of earth and extraordinary new technologies in the folio society s sciencefiction selection. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. The paper selected by the trollope society is a special making, chosen for each title, of a cream tint, and is manufactured by lancashire mills. Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations most often in fiction titles or researched artworks.
Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. Please send a list of titles and their condition, along with your location, and we will send a quote if we are interested, or a polite refusal if not. The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, a book lover who, in the midst of postwar, rationweary britain, had a dream of creating a publishing company that could produce beautiful, yet affordable editions of the worlds greatest books. The folio society is to celebrate 70 years of history with an exhibition at the victoria and albert museum in london. The innovative art of the bookpreserving underground. Folio society abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. This special folio society edition features work by awardwinning artist james e. Ironically, the only folio sized volume which the society produced in those early years was a history of alum entitled the earliest chemical industry. We can send your books to you, or you can arrange contactless collection from us when you call us. Folio society books, easton press bought and wanted. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. Folio society books for sale in uk view 56 bargains. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971.
The folio society, on the other hand, is still going strong and looks like its got the largest catalogue its ever had. I recently bought a bcc edition about valenti angelo, and in speaking with the delightful elderly lady, a former used bookstore owner, who was selling the book i mentioned that i had begun reading and collecting fine press books because of my initial reading and collecting of folio society books, and she replied in a tone of awe,they are works. The jubilee years, 18871897 by folio society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. The selected adventures and memoirs of sherlock holmes. Many folio society book covers use the traditional technique of blocking. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. This organisation is half publisher, half book club as it has members and was founded in 1947 on the principle that books should be beautiful to the eye as well as captivating to the mind.
They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. The folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout. Complete list of books produced by the folio society. Because the folio society doesnt sell in bookshops, its important that the book cover is still translated clearly through a photograph, or something as simple as making sure there arent 12 grey books. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to folio. Norwell historical society, norwell, massachusetts. Featuring specially commissioned original illustrations, the stories are brought vividly to life. Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any questions please ask happy buying michelle x. Opening hours we are open for business via phone, email and web orders our doors are closed for browsing, call or email as we are here working.
A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio. We currently have 360 books in this category in stock. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other publisher in the country, and arguably the globe. Jul, 2016 luckily, for all you collectors out there, the folio society, a london publisher that specializes in the upkeep and maintenance of keeping an array of popular novels in tiptop shape, puts together beautiful books with well thought out illustrations and bindings. The golden age 19391949 marks a terrific teamup between the folio society and marvel comics. The letterpress shakespeare works, complete in 39 vols by william shakespeare and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. The blue fairy book 2003, box has some staining and wear to edges. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. Ironically, the only foliosized volume which the society produced in those early years was a history of alum entitled the earliest chemical industry. For further information, please click here or email us. Later issues unnumbered some issues have additional distinctive titles. The innovative art of the bookpreserving underground how do illustrations for new editions of farenheit 451 or breakfast at tiffanys stay fresh. Similarly, the folio society have recently upped the number of titles in the areas of fantasy, science fiction and horror to include classics such as the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, the shining and dune. Among the activities which saved the society from bankruptcy in its early days was the design of commissioned books.
If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. Selling folio society books ardis books folio society. The short stories of anthony trollope in five volumes are bound uniformly in cloth, with a speciallycommissioned trollope society design based on an original nineteenth century binding. Folio society sales hey guys, i recently discovered the folio society and unfortunately missed their new year sales by just a few weeks. Get 10% off90% off off with the folio society christmas discount codes or vouchers. An embassy to china lord macartney folio society 2004. The greek myths by robert graves, fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury, the hobbit, or there and back again by j. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature.
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