Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making. It makes sense to have a few classics in your library. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. 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. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds. Unfollow folio society books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Buy folio society antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Receive instant savings from 214 valid the folio society voucher codes, promo codes in may 2020. With gripping thrillers, heartbreaking romance and some of the greatest fiction novels of all time, the folio societys collection of fiction books has a story to suit every reader. This organization is half publisher, half book club as it has members and was founded in 1947 on the principle. The folio society is to celebrate 70 years of history with an exhibition at the victoria and albert museum in london. The folio society edition of the mark of command superbly presents celebrated military historian john keegans appraisal of four famous generals. 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. Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations or researched artworks and photographs. There is light wear to the boards, with minor bumping to the extremes. The greek myths by robert graves, fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury, the hobbit, or there and back again by j. The folio society for many years had a bookshop in holborn, london, but the bookshop. We currently have 391 books in this category in stock. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in. Diary 2011 by the folio society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not. 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. 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. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books. Folio society books for sale in uk view 39 bargains.
Under their ownership, the folio society published the collected novels of dickens, trollope, hardy, elizabeth gaskell and conrad. I have purchased books that i enjoy reading with my child. 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. Since 1947 the folio society have been publishing outstanding editions of the worlds greatest books. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. The folio societys threevolume set of the journals of captain cook from 17681779, published to mark the first voyages 250th anniversary, is accompanied by a chart of the voyages bound in cloth. Each folio edition features specially designed bindings and includes artistcommissioned illustrations or researched artworks and photographs. Get 10% off90% off off with the folio society christmas discount codes or vouchers. The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott founder of pan books. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to. The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. The count of monte cristo is the original blockbuster. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition.
Check out this roundup of some of the best fancy books in the folio society collection, including books by paulo coelho, george eliot, and. Tales by tolstoy by leo tolstoy elizabeth macfadyen, illust. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The folio society was conceived by charles ede19212002. The folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books. 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. If you are looking for an attractive edition of a certain book, the folio society is usually your best choice. Vintage folio society books for sale, including classics, history and more. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to. There is reasonable information about every book, but it is always possible to add more and more information. This exclusive folio collection features 12 classic tales, including the tale of peter rabbit, the tale of jemima puddleduck and the tale of the flopsy bunnies. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I have seen a rather split difference for the preference in collectors, and even in myself. Looking at the dune page, the book looks beautiful. Browse the best in classic, awardwinning, and modern nonfiction. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful books. Best new books in the folio society collection book riot. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Complete list of books produced by the folio society. I dont have any experience with the folio society books directly, but i do work for a book printing company. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category.
The folio society was founded or incorporated in 1947. Folio society first edition identification and publisher information. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. Featuring specially commissioned original illustrations, the stories are brought vividly to life. Find the best of classic and modern fiction in this extensive selection of rare and illustrated hardbacks. T he folio society offers great books from the past and present in deluxe editions whats not to like when charles ede founded the folio society in 1947, his aim was to produce editions. Fortunately for me, i read john julius norwichs 3 volume set published by the folio society. Barchester towers anthony trollope chronicles folio society, collection of 3 books, various titlesdates. The folio society, which publishes beautiful, hardbound editions of classic works of fiction and nonfiction, is best known as a mailorder, catalogdriven operation. For the collectors out there, what is your preference.
If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. 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. 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. Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other. Kiss kiss, over to you, switch bitch, someone like you and eight further tales of the unexpected, folio reprint, 8vo, 768pp, illustrations by helen smithson. Superficially, it is a beautiful set of books and fitting an empire so grand and ornate. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Theyre sort of oblique, impressionistic paintings that are rather gloomy. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. 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.
Winner of the what makes folio society grand prix at the. The folio society has produced a stunning limited edition of this dumas masterpiece, bound in full goatskin leather, with gilded top and illus. Folio society antiquarian and collectable books for sale. Well researched and interesting, it provides an indepth and historically accurate picture of the inquisition.
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