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Imagine it. You go into work one day and are handed something immensely precious: a story. And not just any story, either. A story loved by millions. One that has spawned countless fan websites. Inspired fan fiction. Featured in Twitter spats that threaten to break friendships, if not the internet. And now you are in charge of it.
We are excited to share the exclusive text from Erin Morgenstern's introduction to The Folio Society's edition of The King of Elfland’s Daughter. In her heartfelt piece, Morgenstern reflects on her discovery of Lord Dunsany's timeless work, describing it as a "story-treasure" that beautifully intertwines the mundane with the magical. Her words capture the ethereal quality of Elfland and the deep resonance of a story that feels both ancient and newly discovered.
Reproducing Songs of Innocence and of Experience from the finest copy
Folio’s edition of Songs of Innocence and of Experience is reproduced from one of the finest surviving copies, known as ‘Copy W’, now held at King’s College, University of Cambridge. In this blog, Folio’s Production Director Kate Grimwade explains how she matched our edition as closely as possible to Blake’s original manuscript.
‘These illustrations look like the inside of my own head’
In this blog, Becky Chambers, author of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, shares her reaction to seeing some of Zoë van Dijk’s vivid illustrations for the Folio edition of her incredible novel.
Which Marvel Hero would you invite for the holidays?
Depending on your family traditions and the extent of your invites, festive dinners can either be a raucous free-for-all or a calm culinary extravaganza. But whatever the scene, every dining table would be livened up with a Marvel Super Hero.
From extraordinary strength to healing potions and a magic hammer, scroll down to discover who could be tucking into turkey at your house this year.