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The Christmas Gift Guide

December 06, 2022

Perfect presents for everyone

A carefully chosen book is the perfect Christmas gift and Folio editions are extra special. Whether you choose their favourite author, a much-loved novel, or a book with personal meaning, these editions are designed to take pride of place on bookshelves. Below you’ll find ideas for everyone on your list – from the dreamer to the traveller.

For the dreamer

The winner of our readers’ poll, and published to celebrate Folio’s 75th anniversary, The Neverending Story will transport readers to Michael Ende’s magical world. Exquisite bookmaking details mimic the author’s description of the mysterious book that is at the heart of this spellbinding story.

For the nostalgist

Few books encapsulate the festive spirit like Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. With its memorable characters and moral messages, this timeless tale is a must-have for anyone who embraces the season. Our newly revised edition has a gorgeous blocked-cloth binding and atmospheric illustrations.

For the adventurer

Treat Marvel fans to this sleek and sophisticated edition of Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet. Featuring all 12 issues of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ groundbreaking comic series, this is the ultimate edition of the Super Hero’s adventures.

For the fantasy fan

The fantasy series that has gripped the world, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ began with A Game of Thrones, and has now reached its fifth Folio edition. Designed in series, A Dance with Dragons is a stunning two-volume set featuring stunning colour illustrations, printed endpapers and a striking slipcase.

For the traveller

Before mobile phones and GPS made adventure travel infinitely easier, Michael Palin traversed the world from the Arctic to the Antarctic, only flying as a last resort. His epic adventure is told with frankness and humour in Pole to Pole, and this edition includes 24 photographs, newly redrawn maps, and a brilliant new introduction by Palin.

For the thinker

Gift the mysteries of the universe with Michio Kaku’s remarkable Parallel Worlds. Full of incredible images of the cosmos, this is a true story of wonder and possibilities, as Kaku explores the theories of Newton, Einstein and Hawking, alongside his own fascinating discoveries.

For the forever young

From The Tale of Peter Rabbit to The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, this exquisite Beatrix Potter treasury collection includes 12 of her best-loved tales. A gorgeous gift for fans of the author and artist, this charming cloth-bound set will evoke delightful childhood memories.

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The Neverending Story

To mark Folio’s 75th anniversary, Michael Ende’s tale is illustrated by award-winning artist Marie-Alice Harel.

A Christmas Carol

Michael Foreman’s illustrations perfectly complement Charles Dickens with a striking red binding adding a suitably seasonal flourish.

Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet

Written by award-winning author and commentator Ta-Nehisi Coates featuring art by Brian Stelfreeze.

A Dance with Dragons

George R.R. Martin's story The story continues. Jonathan Burton illustrates this very special Folio edition.

Pole to Pole

Michael Palin’s account of his epic journey from the Arctic to Antarctic with superb original photography.

Parallel Worlds

Parallel Worlds is Michio Kaku’s astonishing journey into the mysteries of our universe – and the tantalising possibility that many others may exist. Awe-inspiring images of the cosmos complete this Folio edition.

The Tales of Beatrix Potter

This exclusive Folio collection features 12 classic tales, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck and The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies. Presented in a treasury box set that retains all the charm of Beatrix Potter’s originals, this is the perfect gift for any child.

Illustrations © Marie-Alice Harel 2022, from The Neverending Story; © Michael Foreman 1983, from A Christmas Carol; © Brian Stelfreeze 2022, from Black Panther; © Jonathan Burton 2022, from A Dance with Dragons; Photograph © Nigel Meakin, from Pole to Pole; Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula (M-16). Composite image from the Hubble Space Telescope, September 2014. (NASA, ESA/ Hubble and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)), from Parallel Worlds; © Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd, 2020, from The Tales of Beatrix Potter

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