A sense of literary honesty compels the editor to keep repeating that he is the editor, and not the author of the fairy tales, just as a distinguished man of science is only the editor, not the author of nature. It is also the eighth to be published in the folio societys complete lang series. The story of the seven simons the language of beasts the boy who could keep a secret the prince and the dragon little wildrose tiidu the piper paperarello the gifts of the magician the strong prince the treasure. Folio society books for sale in uk view 56 bargains. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. Filled with outlandish creatures and quizzical conversations, its apparent nonsense is underpinned by its own logic, which surely makes it the most imaginative tale ever written. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Society red blue folio new fairy 1st pr yellow lilac crimson book pink olive olive book pink society yellow 1st lilac fairy pr red crimson folio blue new. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. Edmund dulacs fairy book fairy tales of the allied nations first edition 1916.
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. If i recall correcctly fs has announced and published mutiple fairy books at the same time in past years. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. Folio society blue red yellow pink crimson olive lilac new fairy book 1st pr folio society blue. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. 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. The blue fairy book, folio society, by andrew lang. The crimson fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. Society book for sale fountain pens for collecting. Book cover art book cover design book design book art vintage book covers vintage childrens books antique books vintage stuff rainbow fairy books. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. Alice in wonderland lewis carrolls extraordinary dream of a world or world of a dream has seeped into our collective consciousness like few other books. The crimson fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer marie. A complete illustrated bibliography list of the folio society fairy books andrew langs rainbow fairy tales with fantastic contemporary illustrations. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. Folio society ten fairy books by andrew lang olive, red, pink, crimson, orange, lilac, grey, green, blue, and yellow, each in slip cases. Each volume features art from a different illustrator. This is my copy of the folio society edition of andrew langs the crimson fairy book with paintings and decorations by tim stevens. Andrew langs fairy books the folio society complete.
The blue fairy book andrew lang folio society 2003 fz first printing. Folio society andrew langs rainbow fairy books in 12 vols. Folio society wonderful condition and a beautiful book to owntitle. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. The folio society came out with a set of multiple volumes and each book was a different color. Plus, these books are in excellent, like new condition with stunning pictures throughout. Crimson fairy book folio society devotees librarything.
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. I know this is a subjective opinion, but i can feel the sincerity and wisdom the folio society has in making books. 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. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for. The crimson fairy book by andrew lang folio society. The crimson fairy book by andrew lang folio society ebay. Andrew lang folio society fairy books collectors weekly.
Folio society crimson fairy book andrew lang, illustrated by tim stevens. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society from 2008 to 20. If you research some of the more rare colors like crimson, it sells for several hundred dollars for the one 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. 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. The book of fairy poetry illustrated by warwick goble 1920. Folio society the lilac fairy book lang, andrew ed 2012. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. 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. 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. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be.
This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated by. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. Folio society the crimson fairy book lang, andrew ed 2011 tim stevens. 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. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang.
The red fairy book the folio society andrew lang hardcover book. The christmas catalogue contains a mix of newly published books, books published last year and a collection of the popular ongoing titles. Teach them spanish grade 2 book by winnie waltzerhackett. Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Lovely ilonka lucky luck the hairy man to your good health. Andrew lang collected folk and fairy tales and bound them up in his books of color. The book paper is divine in texture you can literally feel how expensive it is.
David attenborough views birds drawn for john gould by edward lear the folio society duration. Preface each fairy book demands a preface from the editor, and these introductions are inevitably both monotonous and unavailing. 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. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife. Complete set of 12 colourthemed volumesfine complete 12 volume folio society set.
Lang lang crimson fairy book not printed on demand. The folio society are offering some new books for this christmas with some offered at a discount of 20% i believe only for members. These 36 stories in the crimson fairy book originated in hungary, russia, finland, iceland, tunisia, the baltic, and elsewhere. This is a great selection and they are wisely marketing these as beautiful books to give.
Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition, issued between 2007 and 2012, a very scarce set in this condition. Andrew langs red fairy book folio society bookcravings. Folio society ten fairy books by andrew lang olive, red. The blue fairy book 2003, box has some staining and wear to edges. The red fairy book the folio society andrew lang hardcover. The crimson fairy book, by folio society fairy book. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. Details about the red fairy book the folio society andrew lang hardcover book. The red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. The price is steep but totally worth it for a book loversucker for aesthetics. Fairy andrew lang for sale antiquarian collectible books. Hardcover, as pictured the folio society, with slipcase, as issued. It is likely that the crimson fairy book will be the only new one this membership year. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society in 2003.
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