Steering away from the massproduced paperbacks aimed at cultural consumerism, the folio society crafts highend editions of classics for true book lovers to enjoy over many years. Unfollow folio society books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I love the feel of a decent hardback book not averse to the odd bit of paperback cheap fiction, but im talking of books to reread here, and im sure that when i was a child the classics in whsmiths came in both paperback and. Usually, they are shown on the homepage strikingly. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any questions please ask happy buying michelle x. 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. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. Browse and buy a vast selection of folio society books and collectibles on.
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. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. Unfollow folio society to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. Bumping, discolouration and marks to spine and boards. The folio book of comic short stories written by david hughes. I was wandering through the used book store last night and drifted by this book, taken with the painting which is glued onto the front of the slipcase. There is very light wear to the boards, with minor bumping to the extremes. 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. The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Buy folio society and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The company is known for its exquisite, highend and priced to match hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction works everything. Name of previous owner written in ink on front free endpaper. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. For further information, please click here or email us. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location.
They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. 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. The folio society for many years had a bookshop in holborn, london, but the bookshop closed in december 2016 when the company moved premises. Churchill the world crisis the folio society and vol 3 winston s. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. Folio society sales hey guys, i recently discovered the folio society and unfortunately missed their new year sales by just a few weeks. Here youll find a guide to some of the titles were actively seeking and a rough guide to the prices we pay. 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. 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. 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.
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. Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations most often in fiction titles or researched artworks. I know this is a subjective opinion, but i can feel the sincerity and wisdom the folio society has in making books. Folio society books for sale in uk view 56 bargains. The price is steep but totally worth it for a book loversucker for aesthetics. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. Or, use the form below to search the inventory of all. At folio society s check out page, fill in your address and other information requested. It is a magnificent book, and a fairly small limitationat least by fs standardsbut there is no signature, it wasnt produced. Domesday book folio set 3 volumes mint cond in original packaging. Folio society books, other fine bindings and top quality nonfiction visit the ardis. A short guide to the world novel gilbert phelps folio society 1987.
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The folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful book. May 29, 2015 the folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. The folio society nonesuch dickens adventures of the three musketeers 3 vol. Folio society is the best store to buy products you need.
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The blue fairy book 2003, box has some staining and wear to edges. The book paper is divine in texture you can literally feel how expensive it is. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other publisher in the country, and arguably the globe. A range of beautiful folio society books and sets for sale, including classics, history, science and so much more.
Slip case is better than very good a few small marks and wear. Churchill the world crisis the folio society 1 jan 2007. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including fiction, art, photography and antiquarian volumes. A lovely, illustrated volume of happenings for every day of the year, selected and introduced by roger hudson. Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any. Find the folio society s products of your choice and add it to your shopping cart. We have seen nearly all but not quite all of the volumes listed in folio 60.