China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands as a towering achievement in the realm of fantasy literature, particularly within the "weird fiction" subgenre. Its critical acclaim over the past several decades makes it a perfect addition to The Folio Society's prestigious collection of deluxe hardcovers.
Celebrating the book's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a monumental 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition features a new afterword by Miéville himself, along with a stunning series of illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 vibrant full-color illustrations, and an intricately detailed map of the city of New Crobuzon.
IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at some of the artwork featured in this edition, including the captivating map. You can explore these visuals in the slideshow gallery below:
The Folio Society's Perdido Street Station Preview Gallery
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Here's the official description for *Perdido Street Station*:
In the sprawling, chaotic city of New Crobuzon, where magic and machinery intertwine, a dangerous experiment unleashes a nightmare that threatens to consume everything. Isaac, a rogue scientist, unwittingly sets a monstrous force loose and must rally an unlikely band of outcasts to confront it. As the city teeters on the brink of destruction, the battle delves into the darkest corners of human ambition and the eerie beauty of the bizarre. China Miéville’s PERDIDO STREET STATION is a spellbinding journey into a world teeming with grotesque wonders, savage horrors, and the relentless pulse of revolution.
Reflecting on his collaboration with The Folio Society, Miéville shared, “Having encountered my first Folio Society edition as a child and been blown away by the beauty and mystery of the text, it has been a great honour to work with the Society on one of my own books. I’m still astonished that something I wrote will be part of this beautiful oeuvre, and grateful to everyone at the Society for making the whole process such a pleasure.”
This limited edition of *Perdido Street Station* is restricted to just 500 copies worldwide and will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, March 18, exclusively on The Folio Society's website.
In addition to this literary gem, The Folio Society has been expanding its offerings to include comic book reprints. Don't miss our exclusive previews of *DC: Batman* and *Marvel: Unforgettable Stories*.
