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 within the "weird fiction" subgenre. Its inclusion in The Folio Society's collection of deluxe hardcovers is a testament to its lasting impact and literary significance.
Celebrating the book's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a monumental 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition features a new afterword by Miéville himself, along with a fresh set of illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include eight black and white chapter opening images, twelve full-color illustrations, and a detailed map of the city of New Crobuzon, enhancing the reader's immersion into this richly imagined world.
IGN has the exclusive privilege to unveil some of the stunning artwork from *Perdido Street Station*, including the intricate map of New Crobuzon. You can explore these visual delights 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 his collaboration with The Folio Society, 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 is slated for release on Tuesday, March 18, exclusively through The Folio Society's website.
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