Folio Society to Release Lavish Hardcover of China Miéville's Perdido Street Station

China Miéville's Perdido Street Station stands as a landmark in the world of fantasy literature, celebrated for its intricate storytelling and its status as a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" genre. Its inclusion in The Folio Society's collection of deluxe hardcovers is a testament to its enduring impact and appeal.

In celebration of the novel's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a stunning 707-page hardcover edition of Perdido Street Station. This special edition features a new afterword penned by Miéville himself, enriching the reader's experience with fresh insights. Additionally, it includes a series of new illustrations by the talented artist Doug Bell. Bell's artwork enhances the book with 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 vibrant full-color illustrations, and a meticulously crafted map of the fictional city of New Crobuzon.

IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at some of the artwork that will grace this edition, including the detailed map. You can explore these visuals in the slideshow gallery below:

The Folio Society's Perdido Street Station Preview Gallery

7 ImagesHere's the official synopsis of 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.

Miéville expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “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 is scheduled for release on Tuesday, March 18, available exclusively on The Folio Society's website.

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