See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Great stories of crime and detection folio society hardback set of 4 in slipcase stoke bishop, bristol there are signs of slight wear on corners of books and slight fading from light from being on a a. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and. I loved dipping into my fathers twovolume edition as a teenager and always wanted my own copy. An article from journal romanticism on the net number 45, february 2007, on erudit. Folio society edition of william blakes songs of innocence. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful book. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated. This book was given to me after dr m r jamess death 12 june 1936 by his executors. This folio society book is one i would love to have on my shelves.
It describes the poets musings on death over a series of nine nights in which he ponders the loss of his wife and friends, and laments human frailties. The art is done in a vicious blood red and the text on the left is in old english with the corresponding text on the right a translation to modern day english. Ian fleming and john buchan are here, but so are william blake, d. In the early 1790s, blake turned the book over, and began to transcribe fair copies of poems. Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books.
Since receiving this book i have enjoyed reading the daily portion each morning with breakfast. Folio society edition of william blake s songs of innocence and experience folio society devotees. Dispatched from uk bookshop within one working day. Beautifully bound folio society edition in a slipcase. Night thoughts or, the complaint and the consolation edward youngwilliam. May 02, 2010 huxley, i suspect the folio society s le of youngs night thoughts will appreciate in value at least it seems to be selling for more than the cost of a new one when it comes on the book market, but im not sure why. In late 1794 william blake was commissioned by the publisher richard edwards to produce watercolor designs for a planned illustrated edition of the thenpopular poem by edward young entitled the complaint. This set of reproductions by the folio society is the third publication in book form of william blake s watercolor drawings in illustration of edward youngs night thoughts and the first to present all the drawings in full color and at approximately original size. In the 1790s, when this edition of youngs night thoughts was originally published, william blake was relatively unknown, and edward young was one of the best known english writers in the world. It is a magnificent book, and a fairly small limitationat least by fs standardsbut there is no signature, it wasnt produced. Illustrated hardcover limited edition books folio society. Each folio edition features specially designed bindings and includes artistcommissioned illustrations or researched artworks and photographs. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. Folio, single leaf, etching on wove paper, margins slightly soiled and worn, image clean.
A century of conflict 18481948 a j p taylor folio society 1998. Linnell gave blake a folio volume of a hundred pages, in which he sketched. Folio society edition of william blakes songs of innocence and experience folio society devotees. The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. The folio society takes every care to ensure that these books are works of art in themselves and set. May 29, 2015 the folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. Young, edward night thoughts limited edition ardis books item. Folio recently undertook a survey with yougov looking at the most influential books of the moment books which answer fundamental questions of human existence or highlight issues which we are dealing read more. Folio society books wanted we stock a large range of folio society books, a large portion of which is available at our online site. Pleased to have acquired this marvelous folio society edition of ovids. Special binding by the folio society, to accompany the letterpress. Songs of innocence and of experience is a collection of illustrated poems by william blake.
The price is steep but totally worth it for a book loversucker for aesthetics. Night thoughts, with illustrations by william blake. I stumbled across folio society and their man in the high castle book looks amazing. Poems of thomas gray with watercolour illustrations by william blake folio society, 20 details html pdf. Since july ive bought about a dozen of those beautiful leather bound books from barnes and noble and have been looking for similar releases to build our home library up. While night thoughts was not the only book from the set to have accompanying imagery, or. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in 1965, and was written by william blake. It gives a wonderful glimse into the thoughts of many important people in history from all parts of society. The folio society has produced a stunning limited edition of this dumas masterpiece, bound in full goatskin leather, with gilded top and illus. Hawthorne, nathaniel a wonder book for girls and boys folio society 2008 fine. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
This chapter explores blakes approaches to book illustration, focusing on his visual. The folio society book of the 100 greatest paintings. The book was jamess own copy and contained a handwritten note by a. Our book matches the description of ones listed on abebooks for upwards of. The cover and printing of the text make this book look like a relic from the middle ages.
They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. The greek myths by robert graves, fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury, the hobbit, or there and back again by j. I know this is a subjective opinion, but i can feel the sincerity and wisdom the folio society has in making books. In 1795 william blake was commissioned to illustrate a new edition, and the result was one of the most magnificent illustrated books ever produced. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to. This set of reproductions by the folio society is the third publication in book. The folio society edition of shakespeares macbeth, with color lithograph illustrations by michael ayrton, and an introduction by sir lewis casson.
It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other publisher in the country, and arguably the globe. The selection will be taken from jamess first two books, ghost stories of an. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. The main characters of this poetry, classics story are. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. The diagonal pencil inscription in an island in the moon. The folio society facsimile was the first and thus far only time that all 537 of. Quarter leather along spine, covers are orange moire silk. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1024 pages and is available in paperback format. Trad fram du nattens gud, a poem by carl michael bellman, inspired by nightthoughts.
William blake was commissioned in 1795 to illustrate nightthoughts for a. This folio society limited edition is absolutely humungous. The singlevolume edition is handy and the type not as small as i feared which is a concern to anyone with less than perfect eyesight when it comes to condensed books. Book illustration chapter 6 william blake in context. Hawthorne, nathaniel a wonder book for girls and boys folio society 2008 fine hardbacknear fine slipcase. This set of reproductions by the folio society is the third publication in book form of william blakes watercolor drawings in illustration of edward youngs night thoughts and the first to present all the drawings in full color and at approximately original size. Reviewed by karen mulhallen this set of reproductions by the folio society is the third publication in book form of william blake s watercolor. Plague of corruption by kent heckenlively, judy mikovits 2020 p. It values aesthetic beauty and visual storytelling like no other. The massive twovolume folio society limited edition of the complaint. The complaint, or, nightthoughts on life, death, and immortality.
The book of thousand nights and one night, volumes 1 4 complete by. Pdf the complete poetry and prose book by william blake. Were always looking to add to our stock, so if you have. To the evening star thou fairhaird angel of the evening, now, whilst the sun rests on the mountains, light thy bright torch of love. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated. I was instantly drawn to the complaint and the consolation, or night thoughts by edward young. A book of mediterranean food elizabeth david folio society 2006. Although intended for a young audience, michael morpurgos moving novel. This set of reproductions by the folio society is the third publication in book form of william blakes watercolor drawings in illustration of edward youngs night thoughts and the first to present all the. Nightthoughts on life, death, and immortality night thoughts on life, death, and immortality. Jul, 2016 this folio society book is one i would love to have on my shelves. The complaint or night thoughtsedward youngwilliam blakefolio society limited. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to folio. Scholfield, the university librarian at the time, written in 1936, three months after jamess death. The folio society facsimile was the first and thus far only time that all 537 of blakes illustrations have been published together in full colour. Limited edition 2005 this folio society limited edition is absolutely humungous. Folio recently undertook a survey with yougov looking at the most influential books of the moment books. The folio society survey the most influential books of the moment. Blake was contracted to provide illustrations for youngs most popular work.
While night thoughts was not the only book from the set to have accompanying imagery, or even color, there was something bizarre about william blakes illustrations that i found offputting and hypnotizing. For 70 years, the folio society has published beautifully crafted, specially illustrated editions of the worlds. It gives a wonderful glimse into the thoughts of many important people in history from all parts of society political to literature, and beyond. Night thoughts, with illustrations by william blake digitalcommons. Heavy foxing limited to the endpapers only, with a bookplate, and front flap priceclipped. Huxley, i suspect the folio societys le of youngs night thoughts will appreciate in value at least it seems to be selling for more than the cost of a new one when it comes on the book market.
Sep 22, 20 i was instantly drawn to the complaint and the consolation, or night thoughts by edward young. Ive been out of this area of publishing for a while so id have to do as much research on this as anyone else but i have a few clues to offer. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. The narrative then centers on loss anguished responses to that world, including his transformation of the void into matter and his binding of urizen.
Pictorial blake john windle antiquarian bookseller. Your chance to own this magnificent limited edition facsimile with 537 illustrations by william blake. Folio society buying and selling on the internet, always. The count of monte cristo is the original blockbuster. Over the years, the folio society has produced a number of bibliographies, starting with the slim volume folio 21 in 1968, celebrating 21 years of the organisation, and culminating with folio 60 in 2007, which is a comprehensive history of folio society publications, with details of everything which they have published, and endeavouring to. Popular folio society books meet your next favorite book. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the 100 greatest folio society books ever published list provides a wideranging selection of fiction and nonfiction works for the fs enthusiast. Jamess sublime ghost stories in the folio collectables series.
The poem by edward young illustrated with watercolours by william blake. The works of william blake get any book for free on. The complaint, or, nightthoughts on life, death, and. An announcement of the folio society edition appeared in blake 40. Blakes illustrations to edward youngs night thoughts 17967 and thomas. Jul 27, 2016 ive been out of this area of publishing for a while so id have to do as much research on this as anyone else but i have a few clues to offer. Free download or read online the complete poetry and prose pdf epub book.
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