Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations most often in fiction titles or researched artworks. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful book. Browse and buy a vast selection of the folio society collections. I know this is a subjective opinion, but i can feel the sincerity and wisdom the folio society has in making books. Buy folio society and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The company is known for its exquisite, highend and priced to match hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction works everything. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971.
A book of mediterranean food elizabeth david folio society 2006. Vintage usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other publisher in the country, and arguably the globe. 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. 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.
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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. I want to buy 1984 and dune as of right now, but the prices are rather high and i would like to wait until the summer sale. Folio society books, other fine bindings and top quality nonfiction visit the ardis. Churchill the world crisis the folio society and vol 3 winston s. The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott founder of pan books. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. Domesday book folio set 3 volumes mint cond in original packaging.
Boxed set you can contact us using the form below or by using the contact details at. Slip case is better than very good a few small marks and wear. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of. The folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout. 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. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. Name of previous owner written in ink on front free endpaper. 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. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. 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.
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Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. The blue fairy book 2003, box has some staining and wear to edges. Standing like an island amid the sea of cheap mass produced paperbacks and formulaic new releases, is the. The folio book of comic short stories written by david hughes. We have seen nearly all but not quite all of the volumes listed in folio 60. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This advert is located in and around chorley, lancashire. Here youll find a guide to some of the titles were actively seeking and a rough guide to the prices we pay. At folio society s check out page, fill in your address and other information requested. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the world, and. Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any. May 29, 2015 the folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. Unfollow folio society books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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