Make offer the blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase sealednews hans andersens fairy. First published in 1889, the blue fairy bookis the 1st volume in this series. If you intend your children to read to themselves, then make sure you get an edition which includes the original pictures. This folio edition, a facsimile of the british edition of 1909, contains 60 of the brothers grimm s most famous tales, including snow white, hansel and gretel and red riding hood.
Illustrated hardcover limited edition books folio society. Folio society andrew langs rainbow fairy books in 12 vols. Their appeal is clearly wide, and there are no small number of enthusiastic adult collectors of. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. Lord of the rings books trilogy in case by folio s. Andrew langs red fairy book folio society bookcravings. 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.
The crimson fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. The brown fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Milnes two enduring childrens poetry volumes in a beautiful new folio society edition. 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. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds. Limited to numbered copies, this is a gorgeous facsimile of a piece of publishing history.
Ian mcewans marvellous description of angela carters prose gives a fair idea why her masterpiece of fairy tale reinterpretation, the bloody chamber and other stories, was chosen as our set book in the 2 nd annual folio society house of illustration book illustration competition. 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. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable exception of madame daulnoy, made them an immensely influential collection, especially as he used foreign. Where i talk about folio society books showing details about the ones i already own. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the. The green fairy book the fairy books of many color kindle edition by lang, andrew. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the green fairy book the fairy. The folio societys set of andrew langs fairy tales gives us foundational print versions of tales that once circulated in oral storytelling cultures. 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. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. First published in 1903, the crimson fairy book was the eighth volume to be compiled by andrew lang in his splendid, historic rainbow series of fairy tales.
See more ideas about books, books 2016 and book design. This edition contains all thirtyfive of the original stories and all fiftyeight of the original blackandwhite illustrations. The grey fairy book, the sixth in the series, was originally published in 1900. The poetic edda limited edition printing by the folio society old norse, books 2016. For the best experience please update your browser. It is also the eighth to be published in the folio societys complete lang series. The green fairy book contains 42 tales, if i counted correctly. He is best known as one of the most important collectors of folk and fairy tales. The book is presented in identical format to the first edition. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
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. Blue fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. In the introduction to the folio societys edition she highlights three of her. First edition thus first folio society edition, 2009. The green fairy book was the third in the series and was first published in 1892 with.
In the past they werent that much more than ordinary hardbacks, but the gap seems to have widened. Bound elegantly in olive green cloth, this edition of the olive fairy is itself a. Sorry but the edition you are looking for is now out of stock. Jan 01, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book.
Dec 05, 2015 i should probably have titled this 10 folio society classics to give to your children this christmas that you will want to keep for yourself. In the introduction to this book, lang says this is the third, and probably the last, of the fairy books of many colours. 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. This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. 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. We currently have 414 books in this category in stock. The red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. Green fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The green fairy book andrew lang brand folio society 2009 hc. List of folio society book series folio society devotees librarything. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition. Andrew langs fairy books andrew lang fairy books a.
Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by langs wife and other translators who also retold many of the tales. 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. Tales from the green fairy book by lang, andrew ed. A feature of the folio society editions of langs fairy books are their superb illustrations, harking back to arthur rackham and the golden age of childrens illustration. 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. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. Grimms fairy tales folio society edition russian hardcover 1996. This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated by niroot puttapipat. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. Folio society books for sale in uk view 39 bargains.
The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott founder of pan books. Very clean and tight copy, plus very good slipcase. The folio society limited edition of the poetic edda presents the old norse poems in a manner which is at once elegant, accessible and discreetly scholarly. The crimson fairy book folio society edition lang, andrew, tim stevens on. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb.
The complete poems for christopher robin celebrates a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With an introduction by joan aiken, and 17 plates 15 in colour by charles van sandwyk. Green fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. This is the superb folio society edition with an introduction by jack zipes. Folio society cherished tales limited editions series beautiful books duration. Presented in a treasury box set that retains all the charm of beatrix potters originals, this is the perfect gift for any child. 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 brown. Grimms fairy tales arthur rackham illustrated folio society edition 1999. Collectors edition childrens hardcover antiquarian. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. The pink fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. Complete set of 12 colourthemed volumesfine complete 12 volume folio society set. This video is the first in what will i hope to be a long series of videos of. Folio and the golden cockerel press shared premises. The green fairy book the fairy books of many color andrew lang. Green fairy book, first edition abebooks passion for books. They run sales though, and you have to be quick because all their editions are limited and out of print copies of some books are hard to. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Second edition of the scarce third title in the coloured fairy series by lang, following the blue and red fairy books and published in the following year. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted.
Unfollow andrew lang fairy books folio society to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. Take a look through our popular categories to find a different edition that you can treasure. This exclusive folio collection features 12 classic tales, including the tale of peter rabbit, the tale of jemima puddleduck and the tale of the flopsy bunnies. First edition, large paper copy, number of 1 copies, the deluxe limited issue of the first in langs series of coloured fairy books, which continued through to the lilac fairy book in 1910.
Gene wolfe 2019 the book of the new sun, signed limited edition set, published in the uk by the folio society. The ones which you will immediately recognize are the three little pigs and the story of the three bears. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The faerie queene, illustrated by walter crane, is one of the most beautiful works of the arts and crafts movement.
The olive fairy book, by andrew lang, illustrated by kate baylay. The little prince folio society edition book presentation. Bookcravings is a channel for book collectors and anyone interested in amazing. A limited edition published to commemorate the poets death in april 1917 and designed to emulate the fine press editions of the early 20th century. The olive fairy book on ebay uk folio society devotees. The boy who found fear at last there, sure enough, a seamaiden with a wicked face was tugging hard at a chain which she had fastened to the ship. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 06, 2017 the folio society fairy unboxing oregraphie. The pink fairy book, published in 1897, is the fifth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora. Original illustrated blue cloth, blue card slipcase.
It comes nearer to being the perfect revelation of a personality than any book in existence new york times. A limited edition published to commemorate the poets death. Anne of green gables book anne of green gables, book cover. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick.
Himmapaan, the twelve dancing princesses from the edition of the red fairy book. Lord of the rings books trilogy in case by folio a lovely, illustrated volume of happenings for every day of the year, selected and introduced by roger hudson. The folio book of childrens poetry is an eclectic and thoughtprovoking collection chosen to amuse. For this landmark edition available only from the folio society joyce scholars danis rose and john ohanlon have returned to the original 1922 edition. A fine copy, clean, bright and fresh in fine slipcase. Beautifully produced in green cloth covers with gilt, turquoise and cream design and decoration to spine and front cover. The green fairy book the folio society with slipcase. Signed by author gene wolfe, introducer neil gaiman, and by the illustrator sam weber. The folio society books are marginally cheaper than the easton press ones, averaging at around. 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.
The inhabitants of the fairy realm are beautifully imagined in charles van sandwyks tales. Collectible the green fairy book folio society 2009. The grey fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Illustrated hardcover childrens books folio society. The collections were specifically intended for children, and consequently edited for that end. The green fairy book, published in 1892, is the third of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Decorative endpapers, top edge green and fourteen full page illustrations, mostly in colour. Andrew langs rainbow fairy book collection, cloth bound. The green fairy book the fairy books of many color. The green fairy book, published in 1892, is the third of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and. The red fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang.
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