This edition includes a biography of both the author and illustrator as well as Jay Mcinerney, who provides a really interesting introduction to Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The Folio Society editions include illustrations or photographs, and for Breakfast at Tiffany’s the book is illustrated throughout by Karen Klassen. These are books to be treasured, whether you opt for some classical English literature, a Children’s book like Alice in Wonderland, or something from Stephen King or Terry Pratchett. Picking a Classic Read with The Folio Society is something any book lover would enjoy. Don’t ever fold the page of a book over in my presence, my toes may curl! ![]() I was in for a real treat when my hardback book arrived in a sleeve for added protection, as well as coming with a new bookmark. I decided it was high time that I read something by Truman Capote and so opted for Breakfast at Tiffany’s. It was time to change that and I was offered the chance of picking a classic read with The Folio Society. I’ll read most things but I have to admit that I really haven’t touched on American literature at all. By my early teens I was heavily into Austen and the Bronte sisters and over the years since, my love of books and reading has never waned. From my first Ladybird books to Enid Blyton, Astrid Lindgren and Michael Bond, I was hooked. ![]() The selection of our 75th anniversary title shows fantastic taste among Folio Society readers and we thank them for their engagement in this exciting anniversary.I’ve been a bookworm for as long as I can remember. Our track record of publishing beautifully illustrated and produced books from Marvel to Mansfield Park, The Color Purple to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and A Game of Thrones to The Godfather becomes ever more important in a digital age when bookshelf space is dedicated to having the best edition of a favourite author’s work. The Folio Society’s CEO, Joanna Reynolds, adds: “At The Folio Society we are proud of our past, our present and, importantly, a progressive and inclusive future. As a book-within-a-book, we have been able to be especially playful with the design of the edition, which we hope adds a little extra magic to this enchanting story.” The Folio Society’s Publishing Director, Tom Walker, says: “The Neverending Story is the ultimate book-lovers’ book, because it celebrates the power of reading and the imagination, making it the perfect choice for our anniversary. This hardback edition is bound in art silk with decorative page edges and is presented in a lavishly illustrated slipcase. This special Folio Society collector’s edition brings the literary experience to life by faithfully following Ende’s own description of the book when Bastian holds it for the first time – ‘It was bound in copper-colored silk that shimmered when he moved it about.’ Featuring more than 40 original illustrations and decorative chapter openers by award-winning Edinburgh-based artist Marie-Alice Harel, the text is printed in two colours throughout with copper representing the ‘real’ world and teal the world of Fantastica. A former loner tormented by bullies, Bastian becomes the unlikely hero of the story when he joins forces with young warrior Atreyu to save Fantastica from the dark power, The Nothing, and find a cure for its dying Empress. There, he must complete his awesome quest. When ten-year-old Bastian is inexplicably drawn to a mysterious old book, he is transported through its pages to a world beyond his wildest imagination an enchanted kingdom populated by dragons, unicorns, giants and sprites. Originally published in 1979, Michael Ende’s novel has become a cult classic which has been translated into over 36 languages. From over a hundred suggested titles, the novel topped the ‘Readers’ Choice’ poll. Thousands of readers responded to a public survey inviting them to select a title to mark the occasion. Over the last three quarters of a century, The Folio Society has delighted generations of faithful readers with almost 2,400 exquisitely-produced editions of much-loved books. The title released on Tuesday 4th October is Michael Ende’s enduringly popular coming-of-age fantasy novel ‘The Neverending Story’. ![]() This week, the Folio Society, the independent publisher of beautifully produced books, is celebrating its landmark 75th anniversary.
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