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Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. A range of beautiful folio society books and sets for sale, including classics, history, science and so much more. The greek myths by robert graves, fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury, the hobbit, or there and back again by j. The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. We currently have 355 books in this category in stock. 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. See the complete folio society history of england series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. Aug 04, 2017 the folio society, london, united kingdom.
Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. 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. Mar 09, 2017 the folio society is releasing a brand new edition of american gods with 12 breathtaking illustrations by none other than gaimans longtime collaborator dave mckean. We can help you find the folio society books you are looking for. Count belisarius by robert graves, first edition abebooks. 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. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including fiction, art, photography and antiquarian volumes.
It marked the culmination of a lifetimes study by one of our greatest celtic scholars, a distillation of knowledge and wisdom presented with consummate ease to delight and inform fellow scholars and the general reader alike. It was the brainchild of booklover 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. Find the best of classic and modern fiction in this extensive selection of rare and illustrated hardbacks. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the world, and pay excellent prices for large or small collections. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Both the books and the slip cases are in fine condition and appear unread. A large portion of the book is devoted to belisarius s military campaigns in north africa and italy, but it is also a look at the political intrigue and social life of the byzantine empire. For sale is a folio society books please note the postage prices as stated in advance from delivered anywhere in uk. 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.
Each edition contains carefully selected illustrations and photographs. A historical novel set in the byzantine period, telling the life story of general flavius belisarius under the emperor justinian. Ive been getting mailed advertisements for the folio society for a few years now. The production values, if you will, of these editions is always excellent, including the illustrations, maps, etc. It was forged in the same crucible of snobbery as the easton press, appearing in 1947 as a reaction against the rise of the postwar mass market paperback, though its target audience was more the metropolitan intellectual elite bloomsbury set or guardianistas, depending.
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. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The folio society presents new edition of american gods. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Fortunately for me, i read john julius norwichs 3 volume set published by the folio society. They sucked me in initially with the offer of a free boxed set of my choice if i bought four other books in a year at regular pricepretty. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. 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 terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters.
We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. Published in series with charles van sandwyk s bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbit s symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds. Devoted to beautiful books standing like an island amid the sea of cheap mass produced paperbacks and formulaic new releases, is the folio society. Britains conquest of south carolina and georgia, 17751780. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful books. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. Please click here for further information, and then email us a list of titles, overall condition, and your location. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio. Folio society anthony trollope lot of 15 novels in slip cases. Ive always been intrigued by their catalog but have been turned off by 1 the rather high price of some of the books, and 2 the inability to see the illustrations and what the book looks like before i purchase it. Folio society books for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Home books folio society default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by latest sort by price.
We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. 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. Folio editions feature specially designed bindings. The jubilee years, 18871897 by folio society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Folio society abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. The mistake i think most people tend to make is thinking folio is a true finepress like the aforementioned and expect a ferrariequivalent of books. The authors experiences in aircraft battles of the first world war. The edition of the terry practhett novel, which was limited to 500.
For further information, please click here or email us. Belisarius was his third such novel, and while it is a ripping yarn of a book, gravess rich knowledge of the history of christianity and his grasp of the theological conflicts of the day infuse this story of the exploits of one of the greatest generals in history with the byzantine complexities of emperor justinians reign. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. 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. The belisarius series is a fictional saga in the alternate history and military history subgenres of science fiction, written by american authors david drake and eric flint.
Buy the maltese falcon by the maltese falcon folio society edition isbn. Buy folio society, a history of england 7 vol complete set by fernandezarmesto, felipe editor isbn. 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. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from. Folio society new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio.
Browse the best in classic, awardwinning, and modern nonfiction. Folio society, a history of england 7 vol complete set. 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. Folio society first and fine rare and collectable books. Its protagonist is a real historical figure, the late roman general flavius belisarius 505565 ad.
A history of roman britain, an introduction to anglosaxon england, england and its rulers. 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 folio society, on the other hand, is still going strong and looks like its got the largest catalogue its ever had. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. Im very happy to own 75 or so folio society editions by now. Reviews for robert graves count belisarius at the time were mixed. The folio society is releasing a brand new edition of american gods with 12 breathtaking illustrations by none other than gaimans longtime collaborator dave mckean.