I have more than 20 and they cost me a small fortune especially if i think about having gone to instead. Buy night book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. This set of reproductions by the folio society is the third publication in book form of william blakes watercolor drawings in illustration of edward youngs night. Samuel johnsons dictionary folio society huge books. 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. Childrens illustrated classics, has been curated by dr matthew eve and runs from october 4 to january 26, 2014, in the folio society gallery. The shining signed by stephen king folio society sealed gift cloth hardback. Usually the offer is a set of books at a substantially discounted price in return for which one buys four books sometimes higher value books count as 2 or more volumes at full price from the society. Hurry up sign up to a folio society newsletter for special promotion and discount and get your favourite book. I dont know where this should go, but i put it here. Shawn essays, an actor and obiewinning playwright, reflects on civilization, morality, beethoven, 11thcentury japanese court poetry, and his hopes for a better world, among other topics. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics. Book tours, author interviews, and giveaways are also included.
Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. Hope folio dont mind me sharing this and that int can help someone. I need some opinions on books like folio society offerings and easton press. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. 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. As promised, in this video i show shakespeares twelfth night, the folio society edition released in 2016. Folio society books wanted we stock a large range of folio society books, a large portion of which is available at our online site. In the past they werent that much more than ordinary hardbacks, but the gap seems to have widened.
Folio society provides the best reading literature experience for all ages. Night thoughts by edward young with illustrations by william blake and commentary by robin hamlyn folio society, 2005. Yes you can see it is dated but that does not spoil the book and you do fall in love with the children, just like the characters fall in love with them in the book. Nightboat books, a nonprofit organization, seeks to develop audiences for writers whose work resists convention and transcends boundaries, by publishing books rich with poignancy, intelligence and risk. A small quarto measuring 9 34 by 6 with a circular designs on the front and rear paste downs. Folio society abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. I would love to be able to afford more folio society books they are so beautifully produced. Oct 28, 2015 the folio society is launching a new series of books called folio collectables.
While we buy most folio society books we are actively looking for the following titles. Fine in 14 red and decorated green cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine and a black floral decoration on the front board. 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 book of thousand nights and one night or short arabian nights 1974 folio society limited edition in four volumes, bound in full red leather morocco. Were always looking to add to our stock, so if you have any volumes to sell then please do get in touch. Night thoughts by edward young ardis books item for sale.
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To me, holding essentially a piece of history from so long ago is an indescribable feeling. I thought the affordability of the vast majority of folio books, enabling most people to invest in the personal enjoyment of owning well designed and manufactured books was one of the cornerstones of the folio society. Full cream goatskin by smith settle after an original design on a copy bound by t. Trad fram du nattens gud, a poem by carl michael bellman, inspired by night thoughts. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. Folio society for sale antiquarian collectible books. Folio society books in excellent used condition as seen. Selling your books to us we buy folio society books. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the avengers. The folio society s formula for success is publishing books with exceptional typography, illustrations, paper and bindings. I dont have any experience with the folio society books directly, but i do work for a book printing company.
A midsummer night s dream by shakespeare, folio society. Ten of the most iconic illustrated childrens books of the 20th century will be featured in a new exhibition opening tomorrow at the british library in london. Night thoughts written by young, edward illustrated by blake, william published by folio society stock code. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. This years prize from the folio society and house of illustration called for images to accompany love poetry from imtiaz dharker, emily dickinson and john donne. We can call for large collections or high value books. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. Folio society releases horror stories for halloween robb. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful.
This set of reproductions by the folio society is the third publication in book form of william blakes watercolor drawings in illustration of edward youngs night thoughts and the first to present all the. Selling folio society books ardis books folio society. Broad collection of folio society at hard to beat prices. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. In its conception for the luxury market, the folio society edition resembles one of the two interrelated projects proposed to blake around 1795 by the publisher richard edwards. The folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the avengers and doctor strange. Rare bibles, vintage bibles, first print bibles, and more. The society sources new introductions from literary experts to accompany classic texts and uses skilled designers and master printers to produce memorable fine books. The complaint, or, nightthoughts on life, death, and. 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. We know that richard edwards himself was leaving the book trade ultimately to.
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. Folio society books for sale in uk view 42 bargains. The books should be in their slipcases and be in vg or better condition see our condition definitions here. How the uks folio society is changing with the times. 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 edition of i am legend by richard matheson, introduced by joe hill and illustrated by dave mckean, is available exclusively from rating. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Offers to join the folio society are regularly made in press advertisements worldwide. Folio society launches series of collectables the bookseller. Folio society first edition identification and publisher information. Folio society the destruction of the jews flavius josephus book is unread. Folio society publishes arguably the highest quality and most beautiful books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Night is one of the first and one of the greatest holocaust memoirs.
The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Ive bought a few of these because i wanted what was between the covers and they really are lovely books, nicely designed and really well manufactured, but ive noticed most can be had for almost chicken feed on the second hand market, even really nice copies. Jeanette aptly labeled tom as a human skidmark on the underwear of life when he forgot to acknowledge their wedding anniversary by having an illicit fling with the babysitter at the local hotel. Were always looking to add to our stock, so if you have. Buy the folio society book of the 100 greatest paintings first edition by bailey, martin ed. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books. This book is a firm favourite of mine in my childhood and i have read it as an adult also. Ive loved books for quite some time now but am only beginning to collect antique books such as the ones i purchased. The new folio society edition is illustrated with art by survivors and witnesses and is published alongside elie wiesels nobel prize. The jubilee years, 18871897 by folio society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The complaint or night thoughts on life, death, and immortality with. Learn about folio society, its history, publications and how to identify first editions from. I was wandering through the used book store last night and drifted by this book.
Buy products related to books by folio society products and see what. They run sales though, and you have to be quick because all their editions are limited and out of print copies of some books. London highend book publisher folio society has released a suite of new volumes for bibliophiles with a penchant for the macabre just in time for halloween. I can confirm that as the mystery book offer lasts until 30 june and coincides with our half price sale going live on the website. Vintage folio society books for sale, including classics, history and more. Folio society night thoughts in 2 vols by edward young facsimile with 537 illustrations by william blake from the original watercolours in the british museum. If all of those thoughts sound familiar to you, then you simply must browse through the titles that are available to you at the folio society. The cover is printed on buckram, which is feels good in your hand. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. 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. A midsummer nights dream by shakespeare, folio society. 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. They carry only the best and most distinguished books in the world, and they share your belief that there really is nothing quite like a printed edition, regardless of how new or old the book. In his 1791 book, life of samuel johnson, james boswell called nightthoughts the.
An unparalleled collection of early modern books, manuscripts, and artwork connected to shakespeare, the folgers holdings have been consulted extensively in the preparation of these texts. New version of mystery train from the folio society. For for much of its 66year history, the publisher only sold its titles through a membership and subscription program. We generally only buy folio society books in mintfine condition, but the odd bump scuff is usually ok. That said, this book is being offered at extremely reasonable prices as of today.
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Half price sale folio society devotees librarything. New year sale 2019 folio society devotees librarything. Looking at the dune page, the book looks beautiful. Folio society night thoughts by edward young and william blake in 2 vols. The folio society facsimile was the first and thus far only time that all 537 of blakes illustrations have been published together in full colour. Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. Finnegans wake folio society edition by james joyce. Try secondhand and charity shops i find huge numbers of them in those, some for as little as a couple of pounds. Steering away from the massproduced paperbacks aimed at cultural consumerism, the folio society crafts highend editions of classics for true book. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio. Theyre for people who want to collect books but cant afford the truly finepresses like arion or barbarian which can run into the thousands, nor want the mundane hardbacks you get in every store.
The double edged sword of collecting fine books, one wants to find great bargains that retain a far higher value. Night thoughts, with illustrations by william blake. Twelfth night, in parenthesis and voyages to the moon and sun are all exceptionally well produced. Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction, folio society books. The book of thousand nights and one night 4 volume set by. Ardis books item for sale ardis books folio society. The folger shakespeare library in washington, dc, is the single greatest documentary source of shakespeares works. Night thoughts le at auction folio society devotees.
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