The price is steep but totally worth it for a book loversucker for aesthetics. A perusal of ebay shows most going for more than that, and my order included 8 different titles, not just the seemingly more ubiquitous blue fairy book. The violet fairy book by andrew lang published by the folio. Surprisingly, when i looked more carefully at the entire folio society inventory. Beautiful peacock design, art nouveau, book cover art nouveau, gold and blue. The brown fairy book, introduced by adam phillips, illustrated by. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. We have seen nearly all but not quite all of the volumes listed in folio 60. 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. Accurate and careful typesetting and an intelligent method of. 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.
Originally published in 1889, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Folio society special correspondence of the times william. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. This is my first and favorite book from the folio society.
Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. 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 first installment of andrew langs widely read classics and arguably his best known, the blue fairy book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. It was forged in the same crucible of snobbery as the easton press, appearing in 1947 as a reaction against the rise of the postwar mass market paperback, though its target audience was more the metropolitan intellectual elite bloomsbury set or guardianistas, depending. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt on the cover and spine along with red and white illustrations by sandwyx. There are 7 new books offered at 20% discount, and one of them is the pink fairy book, scheduled to be published in october the production details state it is 352 pages with fullpage illustrations by debra mcfarlane. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. Folio society books for sale in uk view 58 bargains. 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. I own only one of the 12 fs books in the andrew lang fairy books series, the red book with the superb illustrations by niroot puttapipat. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a.
It has not been abridged, nor have any of the original pictures been taken out. The book paper is divine in texture you can literally feel how expensive it is. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. Agatha christie is at the peak of her crimewriting powers in this cracking case. Unfortunately sonnets is the only letterpress i have from the shakespeare set, and will be till i get more money. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Nov 12, 2018 slipcased hardback books published by the folio society. The fairy of the desert was delighted to hear them sing of her triumphs. 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. This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws. I know this is a subjective opinion, but i can feel the sincerity and wisdom the folio society has in making books. On the used market im seeing mostly the redblueyellowgreen of the introductory offer, but also lots of pink. 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.
Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. The blue fairy book hardback illustrated andrew lang folio society slipcase 2003. The blue fairy book, introduced by joan aiken, colour illustrations and drawings by charles van sandwyk, with a handdrawn title page. The jungle book the second jungle book andrew langs fairy books in chronological order dates are first edition not fs. See more ideas about rainbow fairy books, the great gatsby book and gatsby book.
Hello can anyone provide a list of first publication dates for the folio society lang fairy books. Folio society book collection empires of early latin america and ancient near east, amazing history books with beautiful cover art. May 16, 2020 this is a board that i plan to document my folio society. The violet fairy book by andrew lang published by the. Explore the legends and myths of the ancient world, get. 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. The folio society s beautifully illustrated edition of andrew langs the red fairy book. The blue fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The blue fairy book by andrew lang the brown fairy book by.
The society website will not show me the new membership year offer. Each folio edition features specially designed bindings and includes artistcommissioned illustrations or researched artworks and photographs. Apr 15, 2016 folio society book collection empires of early latin america and ancient near east, amazing history books with beautiful cover art. Collected together by andrew lang they are sourced.
The blue fairy books second tale, prince hyacinth and the dear little princess, tells the story of a king seeking the hand of a princess foretold to marry only the man clever enough to tread on the tail of her beloved cat. Fairy tales and folklore generally involve the fantastical, the supernatural, and the otherworldly. The folio society, on the other hand, is still going strong and looks like its got the largest catalogue its ever had. This book was originally printed in the 19th century. What are the 1 or 2 books you most recommend for the content, i. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition. Book by andrew lang, illustrations by kate baylay rainbow fairy books. It was forged in the same crucible of snobbery as the easton press, appearing in 1947 as a.
This volume lacks a cohesiveness, where there are some familiar fairytales and far less noted ones, in such an archaic record of the oral tradition. Collected together by andrew lang 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 blue fairy book, folio society, by andrew lang the blue fairy book 2003, any questions please ask, i will do my best to answer them. For more than a century it has been the book that introduces young readers to timeless fairy tales that include hansel and gretel, aladdin and the wonderful lamp, beauty and the. The great gatsby book with slipcase by folio society. Here in one attractive paperbound volumewith enlarged.
The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. Steering away from the massproduced paperbacks aimed at cultural consumerism, the folio society crafts highend editions of. Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition, issued between 2007 and 2012, a very scarce set in this condition. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. 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. The folio societys beautifully illustrated edition of andrew langs the red fairy book. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books.
Dover fairy tale books publisher series librarything. Ridiculous secondary prices for fs books folio society devotees. May 29, 2015 the folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. Id been looking at the society website over the last few months. Andrew lang 1844 1912 andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. Jul 22, 2019 the fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. It has an excellent group of stories from different fairy tale writers, including perrault, daulnoy, and grimm. 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. List of folio society book series folio society devotees librarything. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks.
Blue fairy pink fairy books folio society devotees. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. I am planning to collect all of andrew langs color fairy tale books. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. The blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the green fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, the violet fairy book, the crimson fairy book, the brown fairy book, the orange fairy book, the olive fairy book, and the lilac fairy book. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location.
The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. 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. Richard bisgrove blue garden, home and garden, garden. The bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little red ridinghood the. Imagefind images and videos about book, history and aztec on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. The blue fairy book by andrew lang editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thus far, in the blue fairy book first volume it gets off to a s very rocky start, in comparison to langs other volumes in the series. Oct 21, 2005 the bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little red ridinghood the sleeping beauty in the wood cinderella. As for some fairy book sellers, theyve set up shop in lalaland. A new addition to the folio society s poirot collection, five little pigs is vividly illustrated by series artist andrew davidson. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number.
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. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. Instead i appear to get page as if i have already renewed. 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. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections.
Originally published in 1889, the blue fairy book was the first of 12 volumes of fairy tales from around the world, collected by renowned folklorist andrew lang. Here in one attractive paperbound volume with enlarged. Imagefind images and videos about book, history and. Folio society buying and selling on the internet, always.
The first installment of andrew langs widely read classics and arguably his best known, the blue fairy book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and. Dec 05, 2015 the books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. The blue fairy book hardcover january 1, 2006 by andrew lang author. Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. See more ideas about book publishing, first folio and the pilgrims progress. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books.
This is all covered in great detail within folio 60. In langs narrative, the cat, not surprisingly, arches his back at the potential malefactor. Fs collections folio society devotees librarything the blue fairy book folio society. 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. 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. The red fairy book, this was my favorite book series growing up and i have been hunting down the peices for some years now. But even so, a number of henry justice fords wood engraved illustrations in the blue fairy book conjure up the. 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 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.
Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. Ardis books have been selling folio society books for over ten years, and from our records i can see that we have sold over 17,000 folio society volumes in that time. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb. 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. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. If youre thinking of getting paradise lost and dont have an artstyle preference, i would recommend you take a look at the blake version thats in my image, ala this one. It has an excellent group of stories from different fairy tale writers, including perrault, daulnoy, and. The lilac fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. This volume lacks a cohesiveness, where there are some familiar. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and. The crimson fairy book dover childrens classics by andrew lang librarything. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Complete set of 12 colourthemed volumesfine complete 12 volume folio society set. This wonderful collection of fairy tales is introduced by marina warner.
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