They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. The second volume of the folio societys bestselling realisation of george r. 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. Novels, folio society abebooks shop for books, art. 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. 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. I dont have any experience with the folio society books directly, but i do work for a book printing company. Many folio society book covers use the traditional technique of blocking.
Since 1947 the folio society has published beautiful illustrated editions of some of the worlds greatest books. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. The cover is printed on buckram, which is feels good in your hand. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. These are books that ooze quality and are many peoples keeping copy of their favourite book. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other publisher in the country, and arguably the globe. How the uks folio society is changing with the times. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. Fine in 14 black cloth and printed paper covered boards with gilt text on two black title labels on the spine. 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. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. Below are some of the most attractive books in their catalog.
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. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. May 02, 2010 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. It was based at 15 poland street, oxford street, w1 in 1950. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to folio. Looking at the dune page, the book looks beautiful. Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. Bound in cloth, blocked with a design by james alexander. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. For further information, please click here or email us. Trilby by george du maurier george du maurier, illust.
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. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to. Tales by tolstoy by leo tolstoy elizabeth macfadyen, illust. Folio society books for sale in uk view 58 bargains.
Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. The greatest courtesan of her age by harriette wilson. A perfect christmas present if its not too early to mention such things. Breakfast at tiffanys book cover movies 60 ideas wedding registry ideas for the book lover. Common knowledge publisher series the folio society. We can send your books to you, or you can arrange contactless collection from us when you call us. Neat coloured slipcases, thick endpapers, interesting illustrations and often beautifully embossed or decorative covers. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. This was the first complete, illustrated collection of the novels ever published. For sale is a folio society books please note the postage prices as stated in advance from delivered anywhere in uk. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio society series volumes i xii. Featuring specially commissioned original illustrations, the stories are brought vividly to life. I have seen a rather split difference for the preference in collectors, and even in myself.
Complete list of books produced by the folio society. The folio society survey the most influential books of the moment. 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. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio. The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott founder of pan books. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. The history of the decline and fall of the roman empire. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category.
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. From 1989, the folio society published all of the novels of anthony trollope, plus his autobiography, in a series of 48 books. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. The history of the decline and fall of the roman empire complete box set in 8 vols. 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. A visual odyssey across the last himalayan kingdom by michael hawley it is 5 feet x 7 feet, and you would need a heavyduty truck. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful.
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. Devoted to beautiful books standing like an island amid the sea of cheap mass produced paperbacks and formulaic new releases, is the folio society. 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. 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. There are the barsetshire stories the warden 1995 barchester towers1995 doctor thorne 1996. Complete tales of the unexpected roald dahl folio society 2001. For the collectors out there, what is your preference. It sold books by mail order, offering a gift presentation volume as an inducement. 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.
Job lot of vintage folio society books 12 titles folio society chronicles of narnia boxed set 7 books. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio society series volumes i xii eisenhower, john s. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books. The best novels of the baltic and scandinavian countries. Martins fantasy masterpiece a song of ice and fire is illustrated by jonathan burton. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction. For for much of its 66year history, the publisher only sold its titles through a membership and subscription program. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. 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. We currently have 355 books in this category in stock. The most famous big book of recent years is bhutan. Cyril connollys 100 key books of the modern movement. In this celebrated folio society collector s edition, these classics of dystopian science fiction are presented in a mindbending format two illustrators, two covers, one spectacular book. A 48 volume set of the complete novels of anthony trollope, published by the folio society in the late 1980searly 1990s.
Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations most often in fiction titles or researched artworks and photogr. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis 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. 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. 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, which publishes beautiful, hardbound editions of classic works of fiction and nonfiction, is best known as a mailorder, catalogdriven operation. The folio society has produced a stunning limited edition of this dumas masterpiece, bound in full goatskin leather, with gilded top and illus. The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. However, there is a large array of beautiful and rare elephant foliosized books from the past some were privately printed and some are limited editions. Folio recently undertook a survey with yougov looking at the most influential books of the moment books which answer fundamental questions of human existence or highlight issues which we are dealing. 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. The greek myths by robert graves, fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury, the hobbit, or there and back again by j. 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. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including fiction, art, photography and antiquarian volumes.
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