The cover and printing of the text make this book look like a relic from the middle ages. Trilby by george du maurier george du maurier, illust. Our books are printed on acid free paper, while small craft printers and binderies use traditional techniques such as sewn bindings, edge gilding and goldblocking. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book. A sturdy slipcase, the traditional covering for fine editions, protects each book. The firms goal was to produce editions of the worlds great literature, in a format worthy of the contents, at a price within the reach of everyman. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. 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.
You can check all peter pan titled folio society publications here. It was forged in the same crucible of snobbery as the easton press, appearing in 1947 as a. This is all covered in great detail within folio 60. Complement nineteen eightyfour with two other folio society favorites artist mimmo paladinos stunning etchings for ulysses and john vernon lords visually gripping take on finnegans wake. The folio society, on the other hand, is still going strong and looks like its got the largest catalogue its ever had. Publications of the folio society have been the set book for the bookbinding competition for at least the past few years i saw entries from 2002 onward, there have been folio society employees on the judging committee, and a folio society prize is awarded. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including fiction, art, photography and antiquarian volumes. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other publisher in the country, and arguably the globe. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance.
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. Publications of the folio society have been the set book for the bookbinding competition for at least the past few years i saw entries from 2002 onward, there have been folio society employees on the judging committee, and a folio society. For the collectors out there, what is your preference. Wolfe, gene 2019 the book of the new sun, folio society. It was the brainchild of book lover and collector, charles ede, whose desire to combine the typographical and artistic standards of the private presses with the latest industrial technology, resulted in some of the most beautiful and imaginative bindings ever seen. Were always looking to add to our stock, so if you have any volumes to sell then please do get in touch. The folio society, which publishes beautiful, hardbound editions of classic works of fiction and nonfiction, is best known as a mailorder, catalogdriven operation. Selling your books to us we buy folio society books. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio. The price is steep but totally worth it for a book loversucker for aesthetics. I know this is a subjective opinion, but i can feel the sincerity and wisdom the folio society. Folio society limited editions index the hcbooksonline blog is your primary source for a complete listing of folio society limited editions from the first one published in 1976 to the latest ones. Diary of a nobody georgeweedon grossmith folio society cobbetts england and cobbetts america.
For further information, please click here or email us. Get 20% off the folio book of science until 06 march 2020. It is a magnificent book, and a fairly small limitationat least by fs standardsbut there is no signature, it wasnt produced. Folio society buying and selling on the internet, always. Bumping with significant tear and scuffing to slipcase. Sucked in by an opening deal which provided great value for money, i then bought the requisite minimum of books, and. A century of conflict 18481948 a j p taylor folio society 1998.
Browse the best in classic, awardwinning, and modern nonfiction. Folio society antiquarian and collectable books for sale. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. 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. 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.
How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful book. When charles ede founded the folio society in 1947, his aim was to produce editions of the worlds great literature, in a format worthy of the contents, at a price within the reach of. 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. Ebay always has a good supply of preowned often unread folio society books if you want to get them at discounted prices. 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. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. The folio book of comic short stories written by david hughes.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio society series volumes i xii eisenhower, john s. I know this is a subjective opinion, but i can feel the sincerity and wisdom the folio society has in making books. Winner of the what makes folio society grand prix at the.
Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott founder of pan books. Ridiculous secondary prices for fs books folio society devotees. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the 100 greatest folio society books ever published list provides a wideranging selection of fiction and nonfiction works for the fs enthusiast. Here youll find a guide to some of the titles were actively seeking and a rough guide to the prices we pay. Folio and the golden cockerel press shared premises. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles.
Beautiful books worth treasuring the folio society youtube. The hcbooksonline blog is your primary source for a complete listing of folio society limited editions from the first one published in 1976 to the latest ones. 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. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio society series volumes i xii hardcover january 1, 2001 by john s.
The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. A century of conflict 18481948 a j p taylor folio society. It was the brainchild of book lover and collector, charles ede, whose desire to combine the typographical and artistic standards of the private presses. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including. Slip case is better than very good a few small marks and wear. A book of mediterranean food elizabeth david folio society 2006. While i find the folio society books to be beautiful, i collect easton press editions because i find the leather and gilt to be more attractive. We have seen nearly all but not quite all of the volumes listed in folio 60.
This folio society book is one i would love to have on my shelves. The folio society book series list publishing history. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. One of the most prized characteristics of a folio society book is indeed the illustration. 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. Folio society books for sale in uk view 56 bargains. May 29, 2015 the folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. Folio society books always wanted, and hundreds in stock. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. How the uks folio society is changing with the times.
The high standards set for its astonishing array of editions have resulted in. A range of beautiful folio society books and sets for sale, including classics, history, science and so much more. Doubleb books is actively looking to buy folio society books and will pay good prices for the right titles. The art is done in a vicious blood red and the text on the left is in old english with the corresponding text on the right a translation to modern day english. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. 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. Im very happy to own 75 or so folio society editions by now.
For for much of its 66year history, the publisher only sold its titles through a membership and subscription program. 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. 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. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to folio. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction.
Opening hours we are open for business from friday 15th may 2020. The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Fortunately for me, i read john julius norwichs 3 volume set published by the folio society. The folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books. With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. The folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout.
The book paper is divine in texture you can literally feel how expensive it is. Browse and buy a vast selection of folio society collections. Tales by tolstoy by leo tolstoy elizabeth macfadyen, illust. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to. Ardis books have been selling folio society books for over ten years, and from our records i can see that we have sold over 17,000 folio society volumes in that time. Superficially, it is a beautiful set of books and fitting an empire so grand and ornate. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful.
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. The production values, if you will, of these editions is always excellent, including the illustrations, maps, etc. Haunting illustrations for orwells nineteen eightyfour. Please search by isbn instead of title if you want to add specific editions my edition does not have any isbn or numbers on nor in it. Huxley, i suspect the folio societys le of youngs night thoughts will appreciate in value at least it seems to be selling for more than the cost of a new one when it comes on the book market, but im not sure why. Folio society books wanted we stock a large range of folio society books, a large portion of which is available at our online site. Sucked in by an opening deal which provided great value for money, i then bought the requisite minimum of books, and let my membership lapse. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other. The brothers karamazov dostoyevsky hardback book folio society. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Folio society first edition identification and publisher information.
I have seen a rather split difference for the preference in collectors, and even in myself. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. This book is from our pre isbn stock and could therefore be over 50 years old. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds. Nov 17, 2015 when charles ede founded the folio society in 1947, his aim was to produce editions of the worlds great literature, in a format worthy of the contents, at a price within the reach of. Pinocchio moby dick metamorphosis and other stories. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. Each edition contains carefully selected illustrations and photographs. Jul, 2016 this folio society book is one i would love to have on my shelves. Complement nineteen eightyfour with two other folio society favorites artist mimmo paladinos stunning etchings for ulysses and john vernon lords visually gripping take on finnegans wake then revisit orwell on the freedom of the press, why writers write, the four questions a great writer must answer, and his eleven golden rules. Huxley, i suspect the folio society s le of youngs night thoughts will appreciate in value at least it seems to be selling for more than the cost of a new one when it comes on the book market, but im not sure why.
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