China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands out as one of the most critically acclaimed fantasy novels of the past few decades, and a pivotal work in the "weird fiction" subgenre. Its inclusion in The Folio Society's collection of deluxe hardcovers is a testament to its significance and appeal.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a monumental 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This edition features a fresh afterword by Miéville himself and a captivating series of illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white images at the start of each chapter, 12 vibrant full-color illustrations, and a meticulously crafted map of the city of New Crobuzon.
IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at some of the artwork featured in this edition, including the detailed map. You can explore these in the slideshow gallery below:
The Folio Society's Perdido Street Station Preview Gallery
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Here's the official description 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 the collaboration, Miéville stated, “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 special edition of *Perdido Street Station* is limited to just 500 copies worldwide and will be available starting Tuesday, March 18, exclusively through The Folio Society website.
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