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.
Have you got your eye on our newest edition of Nineteen Eighty-Four? Well, we don't blame you ... it's pretty spectacular! And while we'd love to take all the credit, we couldn't possibly. With La Boca by our side, we've transformed this classic dystopian novel into its most epic form yet, and you can read all about it below in their exclusive interview!
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we know you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for dad. Well, look no further! Whether he craves adventure, dreams of exploring the cosmos, or lives for the thrills, we’ve got just the thing this Father’s Day.
Forty years ago, in the year 1984, many commentators predicted that the relevance of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four would dwindle. Its dreadful ‘prophecy’ had failed, at least in the West, they argued. But the book was a warning, not a prophecy, and warnings have longer lives.
Here at The Folio Society, it’s no secret that we are obsessed with books! Whether it’s unravelling a thrilling mystery, solving a crime, or embarking on a whimsical adventure, we embrace them all. And just like the diverse worlds within our books, mental health knows no boundaries.
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.
