China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands as a cornerstone in the realm of fantasy literature, celebrated for its intricate world-building and its status within the "weird fiction" genre. This makes it an ideal addition to The Folio Society's collection of deluxe hardcover editions.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a monumental 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition is enriched with a new afterword from Miéville himself and a captivating series of illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 full-color illustrations, and a detailed map of the city of New Crobuzon, bringing the novel's vivid world to life in a new way.
IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at some of the artwork featured in this edition, including the map. Dive into the visual splendor of *Perdido Street Station* through our slideshow gallery below:
The Folio Society's Perdido Street Station Preview Gallery
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Here's the official synopsis 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 this collaboration, 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 starting Tuesday, March 18, exclusively on The Folio Society's website.
In addition to this literary treasure, The Folio Society has recently expanded into the realm of comic book reprints. Be sure to check out our exclusive previews of *DC: Batman* and *Marvel: Unforgettable Stories* to see more of their exceptional work.
