If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. They work with the leading illustrators in the world. They operated exclusively as a membership book club and didnt spend any energy. They have been in business for 65 years and have almost 2,000 titles under their belt. This wonderful collection of fairy tales is introduced by a. Olive fairy book folio society, 2012 the prince and princess in the forest but instead of springing on him and tearing him to pieces, they lay down on the ground and licked his hands. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the. In the end i prefer the folio society, even if the easton press has produced some brilliant editions of golden age sf. The crimson fairy book, by folio society fairy book.
The blue fairy book hardback illustrated andrew lang folio. 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. In the past they werent that much more than ordinary hardbacks, but the gap seems to have widened. If i recall correcctly fs has announced and published mutiple fairy books at the same time in past years. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Folio society the blue fairy book by andrew lang near mint. The blue fairy book by andrew lang the folio society 2003. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. Nov 03, 2014 they have been in business for 65 years and have almost 2,000 titles under their belt. The blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase sealednew hardcover. We try to describe as accurately as possible so you will be satisfied with your purchase.
The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt on the cover and spine along with red and white illustrations by sandwyx. 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. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series andrew langs rainbow fairy. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. The red fairy book andrew lang folio society illus. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. I own only one of the 12 fs books in the andrew lang fairy books series, the red book with the superb illustrations by niroot puttapipat. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field. The boy who found fear at last there, sure enough, a seamaiden with a wicked face was tugging hard at a chain which she had fastened to the ship with a grappling. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang.
Complete and unabridged andrew lang fairy book series by andrew lang mar 26, 2019. What are the 1 or 2 books you most recommend for the content, i. The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series and so it contains some of the best known tales, taken from a variety of sources. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series andrew langs rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. The blue fairy book was the first volume in a series of 12 fairy books each with its own distinctive colour, and so it contains some of the bestknown tales, taken from a variety of sources. Crimson fairy book folio society devotees librarything. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for.
The blue fairy book by andrew lang the folio society 2003 ebay. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The lilac fairy book written by lang, andrew mccaughrean, geraldine illustrated by hackett, caitlin published by folio society stock code. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society in 2003. Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. Complete and unabridged andrew lang fairy book series by andrew.
Folio society fairy books andrew langs rainbow fairy books, published by folio society the folio societys beautifully illustrated edition of andrew langs the pink fairy book. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. The blue fairy book is back by popular demand as part of our christm. Charles has produced illustrations for the folio editions of the blue fairy book, 2003 the wind in the willows, 2005, and a limited edition of alice in wonderland, published to celebrate the. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. There is a small factory misapplication of the color on the top of the pages.
We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. 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. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The boy who found fear at last there, sure enough, a seamaiden with a wicked face was tugging hard at a chain which she had fastened to the ship. Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. Bound in blue cloth with upper board and spine illustrated in gold, red, white and black. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the avengers and doctor strange.
With painted illustrations and decorations by charles van sandwyk. The blue fairy book hardback illustrated andrew lang folio society slipcase 2003. The olive fairy book the olive fairy book, by andrew lang, illustrated by kate baylay. Edited by andrew lang with an introduction by joan aiken. The folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy book at faded page canada the grey fairy book at faded page canada the lilac fairy book at faded page canada the yellow fairy book at faded page canada andrew langs fairy books public domain audiobook at librivox. Dec 05, 2015 the books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. The crimson fairy book, by folio society fairy book, book. Its exciting getting a folio society book because each one is unique. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book.
Folio society focused on emerging from the darkness book patrol. The lilac fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. 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. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. It is likely that the crimson fairy book will be the only new one this membership year. In late january, author jane yolen considered by many to be the hans. The blue fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Folio society focused on emerging from the darkness book. Folio societys edition of andrew langs classic the blue fairy book, based on the original text, with illustrations by charles van sandwyk. Yet the folio society remains far from a household name. Well, what can i say, blue fairy book sealed in original shrink wrap cant do better than this condition wise. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society.
Folio society the yellow fairy book in slipcase andrew lang new sealed. The blue fairy book by andrew lang editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. 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, 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. This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections, but only 4 have been reproduced by the folio society. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. The blue fairy book andrew lang, folio society, 2003 youtube. Sep 28, 2011 it is likely that the crimson fairy book will be the only new one this membership year. The blue fairy book folio society edition oxfam gb. The folio society books are marginally cheaper than the easton press ones, averaging at around. This book is in near mint condition with no signs of wear.
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