Diana Wynne Jones

Diana Wynne Jones had an unsettled childhood against the background of the Second World War. Her family moved frequently, finally settling in rural Essex. She and her two sisters were deprived of books but, armed with a vivid imagination and an insatiable appetite for stories, Jones wrote them herself to read to her sisters. She never ceased writing, and from 1973 onwards published many titles, which have been released worldwide in 30 languages. Her magical adventures have enthralled children and adults ever since. Among Jones’s best-loved books are the ‘Chrestomanci’ series and Howl’s Moving Castle (1986, Folio 2019) and its two sequels.

In 2004 Howl’s Moving Castle was made into an animated film by Hayao Miyazaki for Studio Ghibli, Japan. It broke all box-office records in Japan at the time and was nominated for an Oscar. Jones’s numerous awards include the Guardian Award for Children’s Fiction, two Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards and a Life Achievement Award at the World Fantasy Convention 2007.

Books by Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle Collection

Explore The Folio Society's Howl's Moving Castle collection, where Diana Wynne Jones’s beloved fantasy series is beautifully reimagined by illustrator Marie-Alice Harel. Now available as a complete trilogy, this edition brings the magic of the series to life like never before.

The Chrestomanci Series

Get ready to dive into the magical world of ‘Chrestomanci’ with Folio’s spellbinding set. The first four books of the series Charmed Life, The Magicians of Caprona, Witch Week and The Lives of Christopher Chant, have been brought to life with Alison Bryant's enchanting illustrations.

Howl's Moving Castle

This fantastical Folio book of Diana Wynne Jones’s enchanting tale features artwork by Folio’s 2019 Book Illustration Competition winner.

House of Many Ways

Folio’s beautiful book of House of Many Ways brings another dose of magic and mayhem from the world of Howl’s Moving Castle.

Castle in the Air

Abdullah dreams of adventure, but dreams can be big trouble in Castle in the Air, Diana Wynne Jones’s delightful sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle.

Charmed Life

The first volume of the bewitching ‘Chrestomanci’ series by Diana Wynne Jones. Charmed Life arrives in an explosion of magic in this edition illustrated by Alison Bryant and introduced by Katherine Rundell.

The Magicians of Caprona

The second book in the fantastical ‘Chrestomanci’ series, presented by Folio in its first ever fully illustrated book with artwork by Alison Bryant.

Witch Week

Step into the magical world of Witch Week, featuring fabulous illustrations by Alison Bryant. This Folio book was created with the Jones estate, staying true to Diana Wynne Jones’s original vision and bringing her enchanting world to life with stunning detail.

The Lives of Christopher Chant

Magic, mischief and multiverses! In the fourth ‘Chrestomanci’ adventure, Christopher discovers his extraordinary powers and tangled destiny.

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