Shakespeare, william the letterpress romeo and juliet limited edition folio society 2010 fine hardbacknear fine slipcase. A limited edition of alice in wonderland, illustrated by charles van sandwyk, was p ublished by the folio society to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first edition. All titles chosen to become folio books are the finest in their genre and all are treated to extremely high production standards, but those selected for their limited editions. If i recall correcctly fs has announced and published mutiple fairy books at the same time in past years. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. The best known books of the series are the twelve collections of fairy tales, known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society.
The main event was an interview on the tv arts programme kiljan, chaired by the largerthanlife egill helgason. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Gone are the embodied gestures and vocal intonations of the folk raconteur, which means that we as readers are all the more eager to welcome the silent partner of illustration. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, antique book of fairy tales. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. It is likely that the crimson fairy book will be the only new one this membership year. Blue fairy book by andrew lang scriptum fine stationery oxford. Charles noel van sandwyk born 1966 is a canadian artist, illustrator and writer. Blue fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. One cant help but wonder if daniel handler wasnt just a teensy bit inspired by this atmospheric drama about two cousins whose happiness is threatened by their malevolent new governess. They select both fiction and nonfiction works which have already proven themselves classics, and. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. Alice is not the first book that van sandwyk has prepared for the society. Make offer the red fairy book andrew lang the folio society new sealed with slipcase hans andersens fairy.
We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series and so it contains some of the best known tales, taken from a variety of sources. Were always looking to add to our stock, so if you have any volumes to sell then please do get in touch. The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but not everyone lives happily ever after, and even the prettiest of princesses cannot be happy if she forgets to keep her word. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks.
Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. The blue fairy book, introduced by joan aiken, colour illustrations and drawings by charles van sandwyk, with a handdrawn title page. A folio society limited edition the faerie queene edmund spencer. They select both fiction and nonfiction works which have already proven themselves classics, and then put together an irresistible edition, often in a limited run. Search results for folio society ardis books folio. Books folio society editions fairy books the blue fairy, crimson fairy, olive fairy, lilac fairy, grey fairy, red fairy, yellow fairy, pink fairy, brown fairy, green fairy, violet fairy, all in hard slip covers. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. The brown fairy book, introduced by adam phillips, illustrated by. He has provided illustrations for folio society editions of the blue fairy book and the wind in the willows, and a limited centenary edition of wind in the willows. I was pretty daunted going into the vast studio with spotlights trained only on the two chairs in the middle, reminiscent of mastermind. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. Blue fairy book by andrew lang scriptum fine stationery.
Folio society books for sale in uk view 57 bargains. Van sandwyk has previously worked with the folio society on the wind in the willows, the blue fairy book and how to see fairies the latter of which he also wrote, as well as the limited edition of alice in wonderland, which was published in 2015. Van sandwyk has produced illustrations for the folio editions of the blue fairy book, the wind in the willows and how to see fairies which he both wrote and illustrated. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. In the pink fairy book, debra mcfarlane gives us bursts of primary colours to enliven a battle with a sevenheaded serpent and offers a shower of white snowflakes against a steelblue background to. The blue fairy book is the first of twelve fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Last week i went to reykjavik to promote the poetic edda. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb. Books folio society editions fairy books the blue fairy. The folio societys set of andrew langs fairy tales gives us foundational print versions of tales that once circulated in oral storytelling cultures. The blue fairy book, folio society 2003, illustrated by charles van sandwyk, in. All titles chosen to become folio books are the finest in their genre and all are treated to extremely high production standards, but those selected for their limited editions collections are, quite simply, exceptional.
Beautiful design detail in this stunning gift edition. The blue fairy book with slipcase andrew langfolio society pg168b. Oct 03, 2018 charles has produced illustrations for the folio editions of the blue fairy book, 2003 the wind in the willows, 2005, and a limited edition of alice in wonderland, published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first edition, it sold out rapidly. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade.
Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. May 29, 2015 the folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. Charles van sandwyks alice in wonderland montecristo. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format.
The limited deluxe edition of the shahnama of shah. The blue fairy book andrew lang, folio society, 2003 youtube. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. The lilac fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Dec 05, 2015 also check out grimms fairy tales, hans andersens fairy tales, and perraults fairy tales for kids who loved a series of unfortunate events. The blue fairy book trade paper for sale online ebay. Folio societys blue fairy book by andrew lang traditional fairytales with beautiful. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt on the cover and spine along with red and white illustrations by sandwyx. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including. The blue fairy book hardcover january 1, 2006 by andrew lang author. First published in 1889, the blue fairy bookis the 1st volume in this series.
Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, and. The green fairy book edited by a lang, 2009 the folio. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. Folio society the blue fairy book by andrew lang near mint. Shakespeare, william the letterpress tragedy of coriolanus limited edition folio society 2008 fine hardbacknear fine slipcase. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. Kids book vintage 1969 book club edition of the blue fairy book selected tales from the collection andrew lang illustrator jim spanfeller auntsisterspicks. Lord of the rings books trilogy in case by folio society hardback. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange, olive and. Folio society trollope the dukes children limited edition. The crimson fairy book, published in 1903, is the eighth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche.
Complete set of 12 colourthemed volumesfine complete 12 volume folio society set. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Blue fairy book by andrew lang the folio society have been publishing beautiful books for 70 years now. Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. Blue cloth covered boards with gilt, red and white lettering and decoration on spine and front cover. Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction. Mar 21, 2012 the limited deluxe edition of the shahnama of shah tahmasp persian book of kings. Individually handbound with leather and stamped in gold on both sides. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. Books folio society editions fairy books the blue fairy, crimson fairy, olive fairy, lilac fairy, grey fairy, red fairy, yellow fairy, pink fairy, brown fairy, green fairy, violet fairy, all in hard slip covers 11 condition report all books are very clean, with crisp pages.
The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but. The crimson fairy book, published in 1903, is the eighth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series the rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. Olive fairy book folio society, 2012 the prince and princess in the forest but instead of springing on him and tearing him to pieces, they lay down on the ground and licked his hands. Folio societys edition of andrew langs classic the blue fairy book, based on the original text, with illustrations by charles van sandwyk. Crimson fairy book folio society devotees librarything.