Dec 08, 2017 six months after starting this project, and two months since the web page went live, the complete list of folio society books is now effectively finished. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. Folio revisited the grand dame of crime fiction again in 2012, when they released a fourvolume boxed set of folio society miss marple novels, featuring the murder at the vicarage, the body in the library, a pocket full of rye and sleeping murder. List of folio society book series folio society devotees. The folio society of greatest paintings hcsc book color plates. Blue leather spine with gilt title, decorated paper boards. Feb 11, 2012 folio society fine editions produced between 1987 and 1991 in chronological order. It was printed at the chiswick press, and i think it was the most attractive book so far published. Some illustrations show only a selection of the books in a series, and not the complete series. Save folio society fairy book andrew lang to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The folio edition of a man on the moon includes 56 pages of photo plates and an eightpage foldout in each volume.
Italian leather journals, photo albums, folio society books, sealing wax. The most common folio society book material is paper. Housed in the publishers slipcase, similarly designed. The folio book of science is the first anthology of science writing equally weighted between male and female authors, selected by scientist, author and broadcaster professor alice roberts. Folio society from barter books ltd browse recent arrivals. The folio society publishes limited edition of gene wolfes.
Its a personal choice though if it gives you pleasure to mark your books. The 14th book published by the folio society, and the second of the 1949 issues. This folio society edition was originally published in 1984, and was reproduced from the j m dent and son everyman edition of 1910. New listing the folio book of days by roger hudson folio society london 2002 illus. Folio society british myths and legends 3 books, sixth printing 2004 with case source. This is the second impression, having been first published in 1953. Other books may have the stories and resolve but the folio bunch have the beauty. It was designed by charles ede, set in 1114 baskerville type and printed by w. The folio society and the private library the private library. The folio society book of the 100 greatest paintings collectors edition in sleeve 2001 colorfully illustrated looking4aforeverhome.
More information about this seller contact this seller 9. For this, the ultimate collectors edition, artist angela barrett has produced 15 intensely atmospheric colour plates, a set of elaborate handdrawn borders, nine blackandwhite tailpieces, and a pair of striking designs on the venous red leather binding and black clothcovered slipcase. Welcome to folio society devotees, a library thing forum for those who are interested in discussing the beautiful books published by the folio society. The folio society book of the 100 greatest paintings. Contained in a blue slipcase with gilt title and colour onlay to front. The schedule transfer certificate of title dated 22nd day of july, 1991 registered in the land titles register volume 23 folio no. Almost a decade in the writing, a man on the moon is the definitive story of the apollo programme.
Superficially, it is a beautiful set of books and fitting an empire so grand and ornate. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who originated the term fairy tale, three from the arabian nights, and four norwegian. Bonamy dobree, translator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tales by tolstoy by leo tolstoy elizabeth macfadyen, illust. The fs volume of fairy tales by the brothers grimm is drawn from the mammoth collection first published in 1909 and illustrated by arthur rackham. The folio society the folio society is a londonbased publisher of fine books designed to be collected and treasured for years to come. Folio society from thomas rare books browse recent arrivals. Please use the url above to access the fsd wiki which contains all the information you should ever need to know about the folio society, its books and its devotees. This is a super copy of the compleat angler the contemplative mans recreation published in 2000 by the folio society of london.
Book has some light wear to the binding and a book plate on the inside front cover, otherwise it is in very good condition slipcover shows basic shelf wear with initials written on the bottom pages appear clean and free of writing from a private collection ships within one business day. There is a yellow dustjacket, several watercolour plates and sketches by kenneth hobson. In 2010 john blatchly asked whether the handpainted armorial device attached to a folio of the first volume of quatuor. Andrew chaikins authoritative account is based on hundreds of hours of interviews with the astronauts, plus the scientists, engineers and flight controllers who shared every heartbeat of their voyages.
The aim of the folio press fine editions series was to produce slim volumes to the highest standard, using mouldmade paper and letterpress printing, with bindings and, where appropriate, illustrations in the private press tradition. Folio society new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. A remarkable and multifaceted work, once described as the ulysses of fantasy, it deserved the folio society s most lavish treatment as a fully illustrated limited edition. Customs services and international tracking provided. New listing the lord of the rings book set j r r tolkien folio society 1990s edition.
Folio society book series and sets with a minimum of five books in a series or set. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection. The story of the middle ages, folio society abebooks. The folio society has chosen their top 100 alltime paintings and then provided an entire leftside page to explain the selection and the meaning of each masterpiece. Folio society new, used and rare books and ephemera at. Rare vintage 1997 jane austen book set by folio society, london including emma, sense and sensibility and pride and prejudice christmas gift farmerandfarmerco. There is reasonable information about every book, but it is always possible to add more and more information. Further details about these books can be found on the complete list of folio society books wiki here. Blue leather spine with gilt title, decorated paper boa.
Small wrinkle to cloth on top corner of rear cover. Ochre patterned hardback boards with brown cloth spine. Exclusive to the folio society, the folio book of humour is an eclectic collection of more than 100 ribtickling excerpts, from quickwitted waugh and saucy chaucer to bridget jones and fleabag. Gold metallic cloth covers blocked with black design. 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. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. The pages are thick and creamy, containing inserts of glossy color plates, useful maps, an index, family trees, papal, sultan and emperor successions, and concise bibliographies for future byzantine reading adventures. Belize times december 6, 2015 by belize times press issuu. Complete list of books produced by the folio society folio. Sale beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society.
There can be few novels as influential as bram stokers muchadapted vampire tale. Close sign up to the folio society newsletter for exclusive offers and updates. This volume has also been released in a standard edition, still available from fs. Printed on acidfree paper, these bookplates are selfadhesive, and have the. Check out our folio society books selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our books shops. Fortunately for me, i read john julius norwichs 3 volume set published by the folio society. The cover and spine have some wear but remain intact. A bookplate also known as exlibris is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on. Folio societys cherished tales series of limited editions. It includes a preface by mystery writer simon brett, who was himself president of the detection club from 2001 until 2015. Very good, green and red clothing bindings, binding firm, some handlingsmudge marks to text block edges, bit of handlingrub marks to boards, mild shelf wear, slight bending of boards, paperclip indent top page 3334 of crucible, small dog eared page 255256 of the birth. Andrew chaikins a man on the moon relaunched as folio. The folio book of science is the first anthology of. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks.
The folio societys agatha christie books beautifulbooks. A beautiful folio society edition of charles darwins on the origin of species no book has revolutionised our view of life on earth more than charles darwins on the origin of species. A new folio collectors edition of herman melvilles evergreen classic, mobydick, featuring rockwell kents original illustrations and bound in rich cloth. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. These charming bookplates are the ideal gift for an avid reader, or anyone whose. Listed in alphabetical order by authors surname, or series title. The story is illustrated with 7 colour plates by mark thomas, who also illustrated the folio society edition of the princess bride. This fantastical folio edition of diana wynne joness enchanting tale features artwork by folio s 2019 book illustration competition winner. Gene wolfes epic series the book of the new sun is widely regarded as one of the great literary masterpieces of speculative fiction. The folio society publishes limited edition of gene wolfe.
Folio society edition in special clothbound hardbacks with decorative zilver, in papercovered slipcase with decorative zilver titles. The folio society, the uk publisher of upmarket limited editions. A few black and white illustrations on plainpaper plates. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The book that launched a phenomenal global franchise, michael crichtons jurassic park is a riproaring, factfilled, rollercoaster read and this illustrated folio society edition is the trex of them all. A bookplate or bookplate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as exlibris latin for from the books or library, is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Mar 28, 2018 in 2010, the folio society released the rime of the ancient mariner by samuel taylor coleridge, illustrated by harry brockway with 16 colour plates. Extra copies of plates 7, 56 and 65 in an envelope at rear. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about folio society book. The design of the binding was inspired by dalis illustration of the backcloth. I wanted to learn about the byzantine empire before beginning a study of the ottoman empire. The folio society book of the 100 greatest paintings by. Being a discourse of rivers, fishponds, fish and fishing not unworthy the perusal of most anglers there are 224 pages, pictorial endpapers and 12 fullpage colour.
Handdrawn maps and a new image selection illustrate the folio society edition of persian fire the bloodthirsty clash of civilisations. Bound in alternating colors of full red or green cloth, with each volume elaborately decorated with gilt and purple design. Cowell of ipswich cowell invented the plastocowell lithographic process which the illustrator used in this book. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books. This edition is limited to 1750 copies for sale to members of the folio society. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society.
How the uks folio society is changing with the times publishing. Folio society edition in illustrated clothbound hardbacks, in brown papercover ed slipcase with illustrations on plates in color and black and white. Signed, folio society abebooks skip to main content. The series included a newly commissioned introduction by christie biographer laura thompson, which explores the life experiences that inspired. Folio society first edition identification and publisher information. So it is with this coffeetable book, a hefty tome which could break toes if dropped. A stunning volume of beautifully illustrated and presented volume. Selected from the principal navigations, voyages, traffics and discoveries of the english nation. Publishers green cloth blocked in blue, gilt, black and white to spine and upper board. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially.
It features 40 fullcolor plates, plus over 60 blackandwhite spot elements, and feels quite luxurious to read. Complete list of books produced by the folio society. Arthur rackham the compleat angler the folio society book etsy. The folio society edition is illustrated with 35 black and white photographs sourced from magnum and catalan archives. Folio books are very well crafted and with illustrations, however read. The folio book of science is the first anthology of science writing equally weighted between male and female authors. Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations most often in fiction.
One of the most prized characteristics of a folio society book is indeed the illustration. Trilby by george du maurier george du maurier, illust. This twovolume folio society edition features an exclusive new selection of photography, curated by the author from his personal archive, and sharp new scans of nasa films. The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Andrew lang the blue fairy book illustrated plates folio society slipcase story. Illustrator of many books for folio society, private presses etc. This beautifully presented edition of the groundbreaking tome includes an introduction by richard keynes, darwins greatgrandson. Folio society british myths and legends 3 volume set hardback. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and was the first volume to be brought out by the folio society in 2003.
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