China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands out as one of the most critically acclaimed fantasy novels in recent decades and a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" subgenre. This makes it a perfect addition to The Folio Society's esteemed collection of deluxe hardcovers.
In celebration of the book's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a stunning 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition includes a new afterword penned by Miéville himself and a series of captivating illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's artwork enriches the book with 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 full-color illustrations, and a meticulously detailed map of the city of New Crobuzon.
IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive preview of some of the artwork featured in *Perdido Street Station*, including the intricate map. Take a look at the 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 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 exclusive edition of *Perdido Street Station* is limited to just 500 copies worldwide and will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, March 18, on The Folio Society website.
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