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The Chrestomanci Series

Diana Wynne Jones

Illustrated by Alison Bryant

Get ready to dive into the magical world of ‘Chrestomanci’ with Folio’s spellbinding set. The first three books of the series Charmed Life, The Magicians of Caprona, and Witch Week, have been brought to life with Alison Bryant's enchanting illustrations. The full series will be complete by 2027. Whether you’ve loved Diana Wynne Jones for years or you’re just discovering her, this set is a must-have for any fan of whimsical fantasy!

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‘I have been a great admirer of the Folio Society books for some time and had always wanted to work with them so I was very honoured when they got in touch. It has been an amazing opportunity to illustrate the many worlds of ‘Chrestomanci’, with so many wonderful characters and of course illustrating the great enchanter Chrestomanci was a real highlight for me.’
  1. Alison Bryant, Illustrator

Get ready to step into the magical world of ‘Chrestomanci’! This captivating series by Diana Wynne Jones is now available in a delightful Folio set. The full collection will be completed by 2027, but why not dive into Charmed Life, The Magicians of Caprona, and Witch Week right now? Each book is brimming with whimsical charm and boundless imagination, inviting readers to explore alternate worlds where magic is real and adventure lies around every corner. Series illustrator Alison Bryant perfectly captures the quirky essence of Jones’s beloved characters. Bound in beautifully printed and blocked paper, with a slipcase and silver-inked endpapers, these editions truly elevate Jones’s classics.

Whether you’re discovering ‘Chrestomanci’ for the first time or reliving the magic of Cat, Gwendolen, and the enigmatic enchanter himself, this set is perfect for budding readers—or for adding a touch of magic to your collection. Let these stories carry you to worlds where anything is possible, and where the power of magic changes lives in the most unexpected ways.

See individual titles for production details:

Book 1: Charmed Life

Book 2: The Magicians of Caprona

Book 3: Witch Week

Book 4: The Lives of Christopher Chant (coming 2025)

Book 5: Conrad's Fate (coming 2026)

Book 6: Pinhoe Egg (coming 2027)

 

About 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.

About Alison Bryant

Alison Bryant is a Devon-based illustrator who studied at Harrow Art School before completing a postgraduate course in publishing. After graduating she spent two years in Zambia, teaching drawing at the Africa Literature Centre. She works with a range of media and uses digital techniques to combine her drawings and prints. Her clients include Notion, Hodder Wayland, Macmillan and Barefoot Books. For Folio, Alison has illustrated Diana Wynne Jones’s ‘Chrestomanci’ series: Charmed Life (1977, Folio 2023) and The Magicians of Caprona (1980, Folio 2024).

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