Studies from Nature
£495.00
Five hand-crafted books of exquisite Japanese art and poetry in facsimile for the first time
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Facsimiles of the original de luxe editions published in 1919 and 1920 and illustrated throughout in silhouette
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One of the world’s great literary legacies, this manual of virtuous living, courtship and pleasure affords an intimate glimpse into Hindu culture.
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A classic from the Fine Press tradition. Limited to 750 hand-numbered copies. Published in series with Genesis and The Book of Jonah.
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A classic from the Fine Press tradition. Limited to 750 hand-numbered copies. Published in series with Genesis and The Song of Songs.
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Lavishly ornamented and illustrated by Alan Lee. The Old English texts and their translations by Michael Alexander are set on facing pages for ease of reading.
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A handsome readable edition of Hooke’s seminal text with all 38 plates reproduced at full size including five large-scale fold outs.
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Russell Hoban’s genre-defying masterpiece with a new essay by Quentin Blake and a specially-commissioned postscript by Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury.
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This elegantly presented collection of Old Norse poetry tells tales of gods, heroes and monsters, war, folly and deceit.Â
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Salvador Dal۪̉s striking series of 50 watercolours inspired by the 1001 Nights with the tales, introduced by Robert Irwin, printed in a separate volume.
These outstanding works of literary and historical significance are bound to order, numbered by hand and strictly limited. The Folio Society takes every care to ensure that these books are works of art in themselves and set new standards of publishing excellence. These glorious texts, in newly commissioned bindings or as beautifully reproduced facsimiles, are the ultimate collector’s editions.