Blue cloth covered boards with gilt, red and white lettering and decoration on spine and front cover. It is likely that the crimson fairy book will be the only new one this membership year. The green fairy book edited by a lang, 2009 the folio. 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. 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. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction. 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. 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.
Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. Folio societys edition of andrew langs classic the blue fairy book, based on the original text, with illustrations by charles van sandwyk. Blue fairy book by andrew lang scriptum fine stationery oxford. This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws. May 29, 2015 the folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful.
Folio society the blue fairy book by andrew lang near mint. 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. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. Blue fairy book by andrew lang scriptum fine stationery.
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. 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. Folio society trollope the dukes children limited edition. The blue fairy book hardcover january 1, 2006 by andrew lang author. 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. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. If i recall correcctly fs has announced and published mutiple fairy books at the same time in past years. Shakespeare, william the letterpress tragedy of coriolanus limited edition folio society 2008 fine hardbacknear fine slipcase. The lilac fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. 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. Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society.
The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. The blue fairy book trade paper for sale online ebay. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location.
Mar 21, 2012 the limited deluxe edition of the shahnama of shah tahmasp persian book of kings. Make offer the red fairy book andrew lang the folio society new sealed with slipcase hans andersens fairy. Last week i went to reykjavik to promote the poetic edda. Crimson fairy book folio society devotees librarything. The brown fairy book, introduced by adam phillips, illustrated by. 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 good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. 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. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. Folio societys blue fairy book by andrew lang traditional fairytales with beautiful. Charles van sandwyks alice in wonderland montecristo. 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. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. Folio society books for sale in uk view 57 bargains. Blue fairy book by andrew lang the folio society have been publishing beautiful books for 70 years now. 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.
Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, antique book of fairy tales. Books folio society editions fairy books the blue fairy. 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. Search results for folio society ardis books folio. Were always looking to add to our stock, so if you have any volumes to sell then please do get in touch. A folio society limited edition the faerie queene edmund spencer.
They select both fiction and nonfiction works which have already proven themselves classics, and. The blue fairy book, folio society 2003, illustrated by charles van sandwyk, in. The blue fairy book andrew lang, folio society, 2003 youtube. Folio society books wanted we stock a large range of folio society books, a large portion of which is available at our online site. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Alice is not the first book that van sandwyk has prepared for the society.
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. First published in 1889, the blue fairy bookis the 1st volume in this series. The blue fairy book with slipcase andrew langfolio society pg168b. His book, how to see fairies, received its own folio society edition in 2018. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. Shakespeare, william the letterpress romeo and juliet limited edition folio society 2010 fine hardbacknear fine slipcase. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange, olive and. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition, issued between 2007 and 2012, a very scarce set in this condition.
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. 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. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. 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. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. 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 did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. Individually handbound with leather and stamped in gold on both sides. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Lord of the rings books trilogy in case by folio society hardback. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. Charles noel van sandwyk born 1966 is a canadian artist, illustrator and writer. 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. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. Beautiful design detail in this stunning gift edition. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. The main event was an interview on the tv arts programme kiljan, chaired by the largerthanlife egill helgason. Kids book vintage 1969 book club edition of the blue fairy book selected tales from the collection andrew lang illustrator jim spanfeller auntsisterspicks. 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. 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. Blue fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt on the cover and spine along with red and white illustrations by sandwyx. The limited deluxe edition of the shahnama of shah.
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