The folio society s formula for success is publishing books with exceptional typography, illustrations, paper and bindings. The paper selected by the trollope society is a special making, chosen for each title, of a cream tint, and is manufactured by lancashire mills. Please click here for further information, and then email us a list of titles, overall condition, and your location. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
There is little in common between the book and the play. Because the folio society doesnt sell in bookshops, its important that the book cover is still translated clearly through a photograph, or something as simple as making sure there arent 12 grey books. The folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout. The book, first published in 1939, highlights the groups of people who would be most at risk from nazi intimidation. Isherwood reveals the city through searing snapshots. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. Modern first editions and rare books wanted were dealers primarily in modern first edition fiction and buy most 19th and 20th century collectable authors and some earlier. I have a number of folio society editions got dune last year, its gorgeous. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. We currently have 355 books in this category in stock.
Modern first editions and rare books wanted weebly. Goodbye to berlin by isherwood, christopher paperback book the. Jul 21, 2014 the folio society, which publishes beautiful, hardbound editions of classic works of fiction and nonfiction, is best known as a mailorder, catalogdriven operation. It is a magnificent book, and a fairly small limitationat least by fs standardsbut there is no signature, it wasnt produced. I have been buying easton press books since 1989, but just bought my first folio society books last year. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction. Since nobody was impregnated or gave birth, it is more accurate and succint to state. To illustrate this story of triumph and tragedy we have used photos and illustrations from the imperial war museums, the. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the world, and pay excellent prices for large or small collections. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. Folio society books for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Stabby winner, reading champion iii, worldbuilders.
Goodbye to berlin is made up of six short stories, but the collection has the. The folio society was founded or incorporated in 1947 by charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott. Trilby by george du maurier george du maurier, illust. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage indepth discussion about all things related to books. Goodbye to berlin by christopher isherwood folio society edition. For sale is a folio society books please note the postage prices as stated in advance from delivered anywhere in uk. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Jul 27, 2016 ive been out of this area of publishing for a while so id have to do as much research on this as anyone else but i have a few clues to offer. The binding is buckram throughout still by far the most lasting casing material. Le guin, to an original title from illustrator charles van sandwyk. With the first beautiful new books of 2019 to b read more. Complete tales of the unexpected roald dahl folio society 2001. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
The folio society 2016 catalogue uk published on feb 2, 2016 the whole world of literature is here for you to explore, from classic fiction to landmark works of. Goodbye to berlin in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. Get 10% off90% off off with the folio society christmas discount codes or vouchers. Detached and impressionistic, it manages to convey the effect of public events on private lives. Oct 19, 2012 the folio society produces beautifully crafted collectors editions of the worlds greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. The covers are beautiful, but they did not take much care with the printing of the text. Below is a list of the authors were most interested in, and in some cases, the titleseras.
Ardis, a sellerresellerbuyer of books, has a huge list of secondhand folio society books. Folio society edition 1975, oxfam, christopher isherwood, books, fiction cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. The firms goal was to produce editions of the worlds great literature, in a format worthy of the contents, at a price within the reach of everyman. Ive been out of this area of publishing for a while so id have to do as much research on this as anyone else but i have a few clues to offer. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful books. Ironically my online book group was reading it at the same time. Tales by tolstoy by leo tolstoy elizabeth macfadyen, illust. Goodbye to berlin is made up of six short stories, but the collection has the unity of a novel, capturing the decadence of berlin and the growing menace of nazism. Paperback 9780749390549 published to coincide with the revival of cabaret, now opening on broadway, goodbye to berlin is the original story of the chanteuse heroine sally bowles. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to folio. Isherwoods classic story of berlin in the 1930s and the inspiration for cabaret now in a standalone edition.
A short history of english literature phelps folio society 1979. With drawings by george grosz selected by frank whitford. A history of england complete set of the 12volume folio. The covers are beautiful, but they did not take much care with the printing of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. The folio society 2016 catalogue uk by the folio society. Many folio society book covers use the traditional technique of blocking. Book is in very good condition slip case is faded and marked. Along with folio society books we buy easton press and franklin library and a number of other similar publishers such as first edition library. The short stories of anthony trollope in five volumes are bound uniformly in cloth, with a speciallycommissioned trollope society design based on an original nineteenth century binding.
Receive instant savings from 216 valid the folio society voucher codes, promo codes in may 2020. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. I too bought the jane austen set recently, and am disappointed in the printing. Shop the latest titles by folio society at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. The book was then adapted into the tony awardwinnng musical cabaret 1966. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books.
Opening hours we are open for business from friday 15th may 2020. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. The folio society occupies a unique place in the book publishing market, and has done so since it was first founded in london in 1947. Goodbye to berlin is made up of six short stories one of which stars sally bowles, who would go on to become the iconic figure at the heart of the musical cabaret but the collection has the unity of a novel, capturing the decadence of berlin and the growing menace of nazism. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. A shilling for candles josephine tey folio society 2016.
How the uks folio society is changing with the times. The society sources new introductions from literary experts to accompany classic texts and uses skilled designers and master printers to produce memorable fine books. First published in 1939, this novel views events in nazicontrolled berlin through the eyes of a series of individuals. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic.
Huxley, i suspect the folio society s le of youngs night thoughts will appreciate in value at least it seems to be selling for more than the cost of a new one when it comes on the book market, but im not sure why. A number of nonfiction titles by anthony trollope, in uniform binding have. So, i decided to reread it for the first time in twentyfive years. The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, christopher sandford of golden cockerel press, and alan bott founder of pan books. Default sorting sort by popularity sort by latest sort by price. Goodbye berlin by christopher isherwood, first edition. A range of beautiful folio society books and sets for sale, including classics, history, science and so much more. For further information, please click here or email us.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. It was described by contemporary writer george orwell as brilliant sketches of a society in decay. We also buy a large range of modern first editions, including fiction, art, photography and antiquarian volumes. Goodbye to berlin folio society edition oxfam gb oxfam. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to. The folio society, which publishes beautiful, hardbound editions of classic works of fiction and nonfiction, is best known as a mailorder, catalogdriven operation. Beautiful books worth treasuring love books, love folio. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published. The folio society was conceived by charles ede19212002. Goodbye to berlin by christopher isherwood alibris. Goodbye to berlin 9789078432456 by christopher isherwood and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. They also have an archive function a bit tucked back in their website and harder to find. A semiautobiographical account of isherwoods time in 1930s berlin, describing. It inspired the stage and screen musical cabaret and the play i am a camera.
If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. The folio society edition of mort is a beautiful thing. Christopher isherwood folio society goodbye to berlin. A semiautobiographical account of isherwoods time in 1930s berlin, describing prenazi germany and the people he encountered. Goodbye to berlin is a 1939 novel by christopher isherwood set in weimar germany. First published in 1934, goodbye to berlin has been popularized on stage and screen by julie harris in i am a camera and liza minelli in cabaret. Apr 19, 2019 explore erinalbions board folio society books of 2016 on. For for much of its 66year history, the publisher only sold its titles through a membership and subscription program.
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