Such a beautiful book, i have checked these books out from the. Broad collection of folio society at hard to beat prices. I found this installment to be a lot more uneven than the other fairy books. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series the rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. Folio society books for sale in uk view 36 bargains. Complete and unabridged 1 andrew lang fairy book series lang, andrew, ford, henry j.
Crimson fairy book folio society devotees librarything. The blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the green fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, the violet fairy book, the crimson fairy book, the brown fairy book, the orange fairy book, the olive fairy book, and the lilac fairy book. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. Some illustrations show only a selection of the books in a series, and not the complete series. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. The fairy book 10 volumes green red blue yellow olive grey. The blue fairy book annotated by andrew lang, paperback. The books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. The crimson fairy book folio society edition andrew lang, tim stevens on. Buy the dukes children book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books.
Jul 22, 2019 the collection has been incalculably important and, although he did not source the stories himself direct from the oral tradition he can make claim to the first english translation of many. You can say they are somewhat similar in style to the rainbow fairy books. Oct 21, 2005 the bronze ring prince hyacinth and the dear little princess east of the sun and west of the moon the yellow dwarf little red ridinghood the sleeping beauty in the wood cinderella. The blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase hardback new sealed. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. The wind in the willows is about many things the changing seasons, the beauty and fragility of nature, the thrill of the open road, and the creeping tide of suburbia but it is the glorious adventures of toad, mole, ratty and badger that have enchanted children and their parents for more. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The blue fairy book andrew lang folio society new sealed 2003. Beautifully crafted, imaginative editions of the worlds great works of fiction and nonfiction, folio society books offer a rich literary experience to readers of all ages. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by langs wife and. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio society s collaboration with marvel comics. Fairy andrew lang for sale antiquarian collectible books. Listed in alphabetical order by authors surname, or series title. Books folio society editions fairy books the blue fairy. An introduction to some of the delightful private press fairy books designed, written and illustrated by vancouver artist charles van sandwyk book links below. List of folio society book series folio society devotees.
The blue fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Andrew lang, rescuer of fairy tales if you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy. Very clean and tight copy, plus very good slipcase. This essay is dedicated to what i would call a loose collection of classic fairy tales by the folio society.
The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt on the cover and spine along with red and white illustrations by sandwyx. This is the blue fairy book illustrated by charles van sandwyk. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. This organisation is half publisher, half book club as it has members and was founded in 1947 on the principle that books should be beautiful to the eye as well as captivating to the mind. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. Folio society the blue fairy book by andrew lang near mint. The blue fairy book, introduced by joan aiken, colour illustrations and drawings by charles van sandwyk, with a handdrawn title page. I do have four fairy books, yellow, blue, two of the green one. The folio societys formula for success is publishing books with exceptional typography, illustrations, paper and bindings. Favourite folio childrens books folio society devotees. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. I should probably have titled this 10 folio society classics to give to your. Founded in london in 1947, the folio society publishes carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literature.
At this time fantasy writing, and fairy tales in particular, were losing favor in england to give way to the idea that children should be exposed to more realistic fiction. First published in 1903, the crimson fairy book was the eighth volume to be compiled by andrew lang in his splendid, historic rainbow series of fairy tales. The fairy books by andrew lang folio society edition i need all of these for my collection. The rubaiyat of omar khayyam edward fitzgerald folio society limited edn. On 1 september 2016, the company ended its membershipbased structure. The books are really designed more for adult collectors than children, due to their hefty size and weight. The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but not everyone lives happily ever after, and even the prettiest of princesses. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. Complete and unabridged andrew lang fairy book series by andrew lang mar 26, 2019. The red fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase hardback new sealed. The blue fairy book andrew lang, hardback with slipcase. The books were not officially released as part of a collection, but the size and binding designs are complementary, and most of the works are facsimiles of volumes that were released during the period known as the golden age of illustration, which lasted from the 1880s until. Donkeyskin the goblin pony an impossible enchantment the partnership of the thief and the liar.
If you look back to the early days of the folio society, there were a few interesting childrens books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful.
Find great deals on ebay for the folio society and the folio society books. This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. Folio society book series and sets with a minimum of five books in a series or set. The folio society book of the 100 greatest any questions please ask, i will do my best to answer them. The project gutenberg ebook of the blue fairy book, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. See my other listings for the brown, lilac, violet, and oliver volumes also brand new and sealed. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, and the brown.
Folio societys edition of andrew langs classic the blue fairy book, based. Another collectable book listed by river bank books. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. It has not been abridged, nor have any of the original pictures been taken out. Oct 21, 2016 i only have the green one lurking somewhere. The folio society edition of the yellow fairy book by andrew lang.
The blue fairy book by andrew lang editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This topic is currently marked as dormantthe last message is more than 90 days old. I am selling five new and sealed volumes of the folio society s legendary andrew lang series of fairy books. First edition, large paper copy, number of 1 copies, the deluxe limited issue of the first in langs series of coloured fairy books, which continued through to the lilac fairy book in 1910. Andrew lang 18441912 published in 1889, the blue fairy book is the first book in the series of story collections known as andrew langs coloured fairy books, which bring to life the classic fairytales by grimm, madame daulnoy and perrault among other folklore sources. Originally published in 1889, the blue fairy book was the first of 12 volumes of fairy tales from around the world, collected by renowned folklorist andrew lang.
Since 2011, anyone has been able to purchase from the folio society list without committing to membership. I also really like the look of the exploration in the victorian age, series of books. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society in 2003. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang published by the folio society. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the avengers and doctor strange. Many folio society book covers use the traditional technique of blocking. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who originated the term fairy tale, three from the arabian nights, and four norwegian fairytales. The blue fairy book andrew lang folio society new sealed 2003 mint. Hungary, russia, rumania, finland, iceland, japan, and sicily are only some of them.
This book was originally printed in the 19th century. How the folio society designs incredibly beautiful book. The folio society has produced a stunning limited edition of this dumas masterpiece, bound in full goatskin leather, with gilded top and illus. I am planning to collect all of andrew langs color fairy tale books. Further details about these books can be found on the complete list of folio society books wiki here. 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 blue fairy book andrew lang folio society new sealed. At its inception, the folio society operated as a membershipbased organisation. I should probably have titled this 10 folio society classics to give to your children this christmas that you will want to keep for yourself. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. Red, green, yellow and blue fairy tale books by andrew lang. The blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase sealednew hardcover. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. Used, the folio society book of the 100 greatest p. The crimson fairy book, published in 1903, is the eighth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang. After 2006, we have assigned our own unique numbers to those books we have seen, and added information about them.
Reared on border ballads told by his old nurse, lang was reading by the age of four and devoured every fairy tale i could lay my hands on. The green links let you search our stock for relevant results. The red fairy book by andrew lang and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. Vintage book coversvintage childrens booksantique booksbook cover artbook artdesign. He was enthralled by trolls and witches, and stories of changelings and devilish hunts. Charles van sandwyk delightful private press fairy books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The yellow fairy book andrew lang the folio society.
Susan,pennsylvania please visit our store for savings on all of our fine products. This book is in near mint condition with no signs of wear. The blue fairy book, folio society 2003, andrew lang. Folio society had them for a while but the books are now out of print so third party sellers are. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. The crimson fairy book contains a fascinating collection of tales from many countries. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Only four of the titles blue, red, green, and yellow from the series of 12 were issued in this deluxe format. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Lot of 7 easton press leather andrew lang fairy books.
The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. I really like the style and the material used to make these volumes. Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. The lilac fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks passion for books. Blue fairy book by andrew lang, first edition abebooks. It has a historical context with research of the time the langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of real and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. The folio society rainbow fairy collection is absolutely spectacular, and each book contains illustrations by a different artist. The blue links help you search for other folio society books by the same author, or featuring the same illustrator, or in the same folio society series.
Buy the iliad book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Folio society for sale antiquarian collectible books. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable exception of madame daulnoy, made them an immensely influential collection, especially as he used foreign. Yet another installment in langs fairy books, the grey fairy book didnt have quite as many great stories as some others, but there were enough unusual or engaging ones to keep my interest. Books of blood clive barker stealth press hardback slipcase signed numbered. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book.
Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but not everyone lives happily ever after, and even the prettiest of princesses cannot be happy if she forgets to keep her word. The crimson fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. The blue fairy book by andrew lang the folio society 2003.
The pink fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. The yellow fairy book, folio society abebooks passion for books. The blue fairy book is the first of twelve fairy stories that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Dec 05, 2015 the books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. Books folio society editions fairy books the blue fairy, crimson fairy, olive fairy, lilac fairy, grey fairy, red fairy, yellow fairy, pink fairy, brown fairy, green fairy, violet fairy, all in hard slip covers 11 condition report all books are very clean, with crisp pages. First published in 1903, the crimson fairy book was the eighth volume to be compiled by andrew lang in his splendid. First published in 1889, the blue fairy book is the 1st volume in this series. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang.
Andrew lang the blue fairy book folio society 2008 slipcase charles van sandwyk. The olive fairy book on ebay uk folio society devotees. There is a small factory misapplication of the color on the top of the pages. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. Their appeal is clearly wide, and there are no small number of enthusiastic adult collectors of. It has an excellent group of stories from different fairy tale writers, including perrault, daulnoy, and grimm. A lot of the stories crossed over into folk tale territory and the difference stands out. The blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the yellow fairy book and the green fairy book. Well, what can i say, blue fairy book sealed in original shrink wrap cant do better than this condition wise. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by langs wife and other translators who also retold many of the tales. Red fairy book by lang, folio society abebooks passion for books. The lang fairy books folio society devotees librarything. Complete and unabridged 1 andrew lang fairy book series.
Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Favorite andrew lang fairy tale books in many colors. Andrew lang embarked on a mission to compile fairy tales from various cultures in 1889 with the publication of his blue fairy book. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. Mar 27, 2012 in my opinion, the lang fairy books are the best looking series of all the folio society series of books. The blue fairy book by andrew lang free at loyal books. The count of monte cristo is the original blockbuster.
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