Folio society books bound in silk this list includes all books ever published by the folio society, fully or partially bound in silk, moire silk or art silk. Buy gargantua and pantagruel book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Jul 09, 2019 the charter book is arguably the societys most important single historical document. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. A dedicated cooperative effort to the best in publishing. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. These glorious texts, in newly commissioned bindings or as. Folio society first edition identification and publisher. 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 usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. The book paper is divine in texture you can literally feel how expensive it is. The folio societys formula for success is publishing books with exceptional typography, illustrations, paper and bindings. List of folio society book series folio society devotees. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including fiction, art, photography and antiquarian volumes.
Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. 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. Folio society books for sale in uk view 41 bargains. This is the first printing by the folio society, dated 1977, of j.
The book was created in 1663 after king charles ii granted a second royal charter to the organisation, establishing the structure of the royal society. The society frequently receives requests for details of artists willing to design bookplates, and we are in great need of additions to this listing, which is confined to bookplate designers living in the. The pages are thick and creamy, containing inserts of glossy color plates, useful. Witches, wizards, dragons and princesses abound in our collections of fairy tales, whilst our classic childrens books. Complete list of books produced by the folio society folio. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted. Each edition is illustrated with peter reddick s evocative woodcuts. Further details about these books can be found on the complete list of folio society books wiki here. Each year the folio society donates printed sheets of a set book to be bound by all the. Illustrated hardcover non fiction books folio society. A bookplate or book plate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as exlibris latin for from the books or library, is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership.
The wind in the willows by grahame, kenneth illustrated by charles van sandwyk and a great selection of related books, art and. Bonus points if you name a nonfine edition book as well. Former folio editorial director sue bradbury recalls the life, work and inspiration of charles stewart, who illustrated and developed a. Nov 17, 2015 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. Dark green boards with gilt title on decorative spine.
First edition, folio society abebooks shop for books. The folio society volume of fairy tales by the brothers grimm is drawn from the mammoth collection first published in 1909 and illustrated by arthur rackham. The new folio society edition is illustrated with art by survivors and witnesses and is published alongside elie wiesels nobel prize acceptance speech. Discovering charles stewart a lifelong obsession with uncle silas. The folio society for many years had a bookshop in holborn, london, but the bookshop. This book is from our pre isbn stock and could therefore be over 50 years old.
At its inception, the folio society operated as a membershipbased organisation. 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. Sep 26, 2019 here are the 301 catchiest bookstore names of alltime. I have just briefly started to go through them and have seen 1997 and 2003, so at this stage it is safe to say some. Folio society editions 308 books goodreads share book. There is light wear to the boards, with minor bumping to the extremes. Select one of six special offers when you join the folio society. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. I have separated these names into categories, from catchy to cool to christian. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. The folio society book of the 100 greatest any questions please ask, i will do my best to answer them.
No book has revolutionised our view of life on earth more than his on the origin of species folios edition. Many folio society book covers use the traditional technique of blocking. Some days are more bloggable than others, and yesterday was a bumper day. A few black and white illustrations on plainpaper plates. Since the first signature was entered on its pages on 9 january 1665, the fine vellum folio has recorded. Original illustrated blue cloth, blue card slipcase. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. The folio societys agatha christie books beautifulbooks. The folio society s threevolume set of the journals of captain cook from 17681779.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society. I never heard of the folio society before and based on the quality of this book, i cant understand why. The limited edition plates volume bound in tsarina crush and leather. One of the treats awaiting me was a selection of pastepapers from victoria hall for binding our forthcoming selected. I know this is a subjective opinion, but i can feel the sincerity and wisdom the folio society has in making books. Folio society book series and sets with a minimum of five books in a series or set.
Night is one of the first and one of the greatest holocaust memoirs. An excerpt from that book is included here and seymour explains the horrified reaction of guests when. Voyage of the hms beagle folio society hardcover in slipcase hardcover 2003. The folio society book of the 100 greatest paintin. The price is steep but totally worth it for a book loversucker for aesthetics. 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. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. 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.
Were always looking to add to our stock, so if you have. Listed in alphabetical order by authors surname, or series title. Any other similar folio society publishers folio society. Vintage folio society books for sale, including classics, history and more. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful book. Some illustrations show only a selection of the books in a series, and not the complete series. The folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books.
After the list of names, i reveal the 8 vital dos and donts. Lets start a revival of the arts and crafts movement. Accompanying the book of plates is a commentary volume with. Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction, folio society books. Illustrated hardcover limited edition books folio society. Folio society first edition sellersupplied images abebooks. More than 50 national societies of exlibris collectors exist, grouped into an. The back cover of the guide features an advertisement for the folio society you can see the logo.
And death on the nile is set in egypt and was inspired by christies travels with her archaeologist husband. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. A great selection of short stories by everyones favourite comic writer in a nice folio society edition. If you are seeking to have a heraldic bookplate made, visit also the website of the society of heraldic arts and click on the artists tab.
Dark, edgy and eerily prophetic, oryx and crake is the blistering pageturner from. The fellowship of the ring, the return of the king, and the two towers. One of the many challenges the production team faced when undertaking to reproduce kitagawa utamaros studies from nature was how to recreate in our facsimile the texture of the relief printing, which was the method used by utamaro to enhance the shells, insects, birds, flowers and landscapes. Complete list of books produced by the folio society. The only shortcoming of this book is that it lacked maps, so for example when the author described the disparate kingdoms of 9th century england east anglia, essex, kent, mercia, northumbria, sussex, and wessex i had no idea was he was referring to, and had to put the book.
Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder. Turning a new page in the charter book royal society. We currently have 429 books in this category in stock. A history, in an elegant threevolume edition from the folio society, fully updated by the author. Buy the franchise affair book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Witches, wizards, dragons and princesses abound in our collections of fairy tales, whilst our classic childrens books includes editions enjoyed by generations, such as the wind in the willows and pinocchio. Dark, edgy and eerily prophetic, oryx and crake is the blistering pageturner from margaret atwood that is making its stunning folio debut. Voyage of the hms beagle folio society hardcover in. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. With 20 engraved copper plates by william mulready. The quality of the book as object lives up to the usual high standards of the folio society the silk moire cover, the highquality paper, the flawless text.
All folio society books, in my opinion, are fine editions except possibly journalsdiaries, etc. 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 editions of the worlds great literature, in a format worthy of the contents, at a price within the reach of everyman. Firstly it had never been sighted by the folio society librarian, and secondly there was never a 1952 publication date for the book in all of the internet book. 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. Hardcover a three volume set florence, venice and rome with moire silk bindings green red and white, the colors of the tricolore in a cardboard slipcase published by the folio. Youll also receive an additional book or set at no charge. May 29, 2015 7 insanely awesome folio society books. Librarything connects you to people who read what you do. Over the years, the folio society has produced a number of bibliographies, starting with the slim volume folio 21 in 1968, celebrating 21 years of the organisation, and culminating with folio 60 in 2007, which is a comprehensive history of folio society publications, with details of everything which they have published, and endeavouring to. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in.
Traditional folk tales from around the world or actionpacked adventure stories, the folio society publishes a collection of beautiful illustrated childrens books to delight all young readers. To begin with, our motto might be no artificial silk ever. Each leaf of a folio book thus is one half the size of the original sheet. A sorrowful tale about social mobility, thomas hardy s tess of the durbervilles is part of the new folio society wessex collection. With an introduction by joan aiken, and 17 plates 15 in colour by charles van sandwyk. One of the most beautiful and beloved books of the private press movement, and a showcase for eric gills engravings and typeface, the four gospels is reproduced as an exquisite new folio society edition. The temple of flora a portfolio of 29 plates folio society 2011. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. 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.
Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. This handsome collectors editiion of 518 pages has 36 pages of colour and black and white plates. Superficially, it is a beautiful set of books and fitting an empire so grand and ornate. Never has a plagueravaged world been so brilliantly depicted.
It has a book plate in the front signed by stephen king and edward kinsella. Folio society books bound in silk folio society devotees. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific. Fay daltons illustrations are of top class and she manages to capture the book pretty darn well. It is a historical murder mystery set in an italian monastery, in the year 27, an intellectual mystery. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. More information about this seller contact this seller 7. The monotype, deriving its name from the fact that only one print can be made from the artists plate, is rarely used for book illustration. While these are in fact secondary issues, proper handling of these details does in fact greatly enhance the pleasure brought by the book. In my project to collect the early publications of the folio society i must admit that i was quite skeptical about the existence of item 44. 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. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device coatofarms, crest, badge. Illustrated hardcover childrens books folio society. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
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. Donne, john john donne the complete english poems folio poets folio society. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jorrocks jaunts and jollities foliosocietybookss blog. The folio society edition not for sale except directly from the society or a used bookseller is, of course, beautifully bound and typeset, coming complete with a few illustrations. One of the many challenges the production team faced when undertaking to reproduce kitagawa utamaros studies from nature was how to.
Folio society buying and selling on the internet, always. The temple of flora a portfolio of 29 plates folio society 2011 hc. Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations or researched artworks and photographs. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio. Salvador dalis striking series of 50 watercolours inspired by the 1001. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds. This folio society edition was originally published in 1984, and was reproduced from the j m dent and son everyman edition of 1910. For further information, please click here or email us. 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. This folio society edition of casino royale is without doubt amazing. Join us for a twoday event full of books, authors, and an all around good time. The folio society takes every care to ensure that these books are works of art in themselves and set new standards of publishing excellence. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to folio.
In the folio book of days you can eavesdrop on the everyday conversations or idle thoughts of the great and the good. Which books would you like to see as folio volumes. Folio society books wanted we stock a large range of folio society books, a large portion of which is available at our online site. Fortunately for me, i read john julius norwichs 3 volume set published by the folio society. Dickens, waugh, wodehouse, spark, crompton et al the folio society book of comic short stories folio society 2005 fine hardbackfine slipcase. List of folio society book series folio society devotees librarything. For the first time, fullcolour images illustrate norman daviess magisterial work, europe. That said, this book is being offered at extremely reasonable prices as of today. However, the folio society is perhaps unique in its leading position in both these fields. Selected and with an introduction by christopher falkus.