Yellow fairy book folio society

Lang, andrew ed the grey fairy book folio society 20 near fine hardbacknear fine slipcase. Sutherland, john the folio book of literary puzzles folio society 2007 fine hardback. A folio book is a unique object, one in which typography, illustration, paper, and printing and binding. Folio society the yellow fairy book in slipcase andrew lang new. Aug 28, 2017 the red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. Folio society the yellow fairy book andrew lang no slip case. The cat and the mouse in partnership the six swans the dragon of the north story of the emperors new clothes the golden crab the iron stove the dragon and his grandmother the donkey cabbage the little green frog the sevenheaded serpent the grateful beasts the giants and the herdboy the invisible prince.

The folio societys set of andrew langs fairy tales gives us foundational print versions of tales that once circulated in oral storytelling cultures. Folio society andrew langs rainbow fairy books in 12 vols. Folio society the yellow fairy book in slipcase andrew lang new sealed. Search results for folio society childrens ardis books. The yellow fairy book by lang, andrew ed and a great selection of related. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Plus, these books are in excellent, like new condition with stunning pictures throughout. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated by niroot puttapipat. Please search by isbn instead of title if you want to add specific editions. Next on my fs hit list would probably be the rest of the fairy tales books the classic series. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.

Andrew lang folio society fairy books collectors weekly. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine. It was forged in the same crucible of snobbery as the easton press, appearing in 1947 as a reaction against the rise of the postwar mass market paperback, though its target audience was more the metropolitan intellectual elite bloomsbury set or guardianistas, depending. The red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. 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. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who. Dec 05, 2015 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. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by langs wife and other translators who also retold many of the tales.

Folio society books for sale in uk view 56 bargains. Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. A complete illustrated bibliography list of the folio society fairy books andrew. Kastner, erich emil and the detectives folio society 20 fine hardbackfine slipcase. The folio society came out with a set of multiple volumes and each book was a different color. It was forged in the same crucible of snobbery as the easton press, appearing in 1947 as a reaction against the rise of the postwar mass market paperback, though its target audience was more the metropolitan intellectual elite bloomsbury set or. Whitfield, peter mapping the world folio society 2000 fine hardbackfine slipcase. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks.

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. The rose fairy book is a compilation of stories published in several of the other fairy books. Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any. Jun 12, 2008 the yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated.

Andrew langs fairy books, volume 1 illustrated and unabridged. Andrew langs red fairy book folio society bookcravings. 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 fairy book, the grey fairy book, and. Upon closer inspection, you realize that the book starts over after that index and info, but this time the print is even tighter than the first time. 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. Folio society the yellow fairy book andrew lang no slip.

If you research some of the more rare colors like crimson, it sells for several hundred dollars for the one book. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Make offer the blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase sealednews hans andersens fairy. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer marie. The blue fairy book 2003, box has some staining and wear to edges. Complete set of 12 colourthemed volumesfine complete 12 volume folio society set. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society in 2003. Sep, 20 the yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange, olive and. Beautiful copy of the yellow fairy book, by andrew lang, from the folio society. The cat and the mouse in partnership the six swans the dragon of the north story of the emperors new clothes the golden crab the iron stove the dragon and his grandmother the donkey cabbage the little green frog the sevenheaded serpent the grateful beasts the giants and the herd.

Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition, issued between 2007 and 2012, a very scarce set in this condition. Folio society yellow fairy book, andrew lang, genre. Very nice new copy, with slipcase, still in shrinkwrap. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. The folk lore society, or its president, say that their tales are not so true as the rest, and should not be published with the rest. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format.

They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. British fairy tale collections were rare at the time. Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any questions please ask happy buying michelle x. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The red fairy book, the green fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the pink fairy. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published.

Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. According to roger lancelyn green, lang was fighting against the critics and educationists of the day who judged the traditional tales unreality, brutality, and escapism to be harmful for young readers, while holding that such. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books. The brown fairy book new in wrap folio society 2010 rare free us shipping look.

The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the 100 greatest folio society books ever published list provides a wideranging selection of fiction and nonfiction works for the fs enthusiast. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. The yellow fairy book, folio society abebooks passion for books. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but not everyone lives happily ever after, and even. But, in the yellow fairy book, and the rest, are many tales by persons who are neither savages nor rustics, such as madame daulnoy and herr hans christian andersen. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series the rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. Gone are the embodied gestures and vocal intonations of the folk raconteur, which means that we as readers are all the more eager to welcome the silent partner of illustration. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. The folio society, on the other hand, is still going strong and looks like its got the largest catalogue its ever had. The rose fairy book is a compilation of stories published in several of the other fairy books, so fs did publish the whole series of 12 coloured fairy books.

But wait, paging through the book you find something in the middle of the book that resembles an index only you will find that there are no page numbers to go with story titles. This edition follows the 1900 edition of the text with some minor emendations. Edmund dulacs fairy book fairy tales of the allied nations first edition 1916. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. Lang, andrew ed the yellow fairy book folio society 2008 fine hardbackfine slipcase. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. 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 fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb.

The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Each folio edition features specially designed bindings and includes artistcommissioned illustrations or researched artworks and photographs. It is in pristine condition and at the bookshop, priced at. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks.

Make offer mark twain collected stories folio society new sealed wsleeve 3pc book set the greek myths complete 2 vol set by robert graves. The lilac fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. The lilac fairy book written by lang, andrew mccaughrean, geraldine illustrated by hackett, caitlin published by folio society stock code. Dinah craiks the fairy book 1869 was a lonely precedent. The folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books. The yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Oliver society folio society buy online oliver society. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. The blue fairy book, folio society, by andrew lang. Andrew lang books list of books by author andrew lang.