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Fiction

Founded in London in 1947, The Folio Society publishes carefully crafted editions of the world’s finest literature. We believe that great books deserve to be presented in a form worthy of their contents. For over 70 years we have celebrated the unique joy to be derived from owning, holding and reading a beautiful printed edition.

Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the world’s great works of fiction and non-fiction, ‘A Folio Society edition is, I reckon, as excellent an accolade as any author can achieve these days.’ -Stephen Fry

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Folio Society books offer a rich literary experience to readers of all ages.

The books we select for publication are timeless – we know they will be enjoyed and appreciated now and in the future. Because each book is considered as an individual object of value in its own right, there is a variety to our aesthetic – the only uniformity is in the quality of every single book.

Brave New World

Aldous Huxley Illustrated by Finn Dean Introduced by Ursula K. Le Guin

Aldous Huxley’s iconic novel, with illustrations by Finn Dean, winner of the Book Illustration

Competition. Ursula K. Le Guin introduces.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Anne Brontë Illustrated by Valentina Catto Introduced by Tracy Chevalier

Published to mark the 200th anniversary of Anne Brontë’s birth, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall completes the Folio collection of the Brontë

sisters’ most distinguished titles.

Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie Illustrated by Andrew Davidson

One of the most celebrated

Hercule Poirot novels, famed for its ingenious setting, carousel of suspects and startling dénouement.

Northanger Abbey

Jane Austen Illustrated by Jonathan Burton Introduced by Val McDermid

The last of Austen’s novels to be published, this is a tongue-in-cheek tale of the hazards of female friendship and undesirable suitors.

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott Illustrated by Rebecca Green Introduced by Jane Gardam

Alcott’s unforgettable tale, with eye-catching illustrations by Rebecca Green.

limited edition Fiction

Dracula

Bram Stoker Illustrated by Angela Barrett Introduced by John Banville

Limited to 750 hand-numbered copies

Bound in blood-red leather and lavishly illustrated, this new edition of Dracula, limited to just 750 hand-numbered copies each signed by Angela Barrett, is a fitting tribute to a gothic masterpiece.

There can be few novels as influential as Bram Stoker’s much-adapted vampire tale.

For this, the ultimate collector’s edition, artist Angela Barrett has produced 15 intensely atmospheric colour plates, a set of elaborate hand-drawn borders, nine black-and-white tailpieces, and a pair of striking designs on the venous red leather binding and black cloth-covered slipcase.

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