This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who. 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. Books folio society editions fairy books the blue fairy, crimson fairy, olive fairy, lilac fairy, grey fairy, red fairy, yellow fairy, pink fairy, brown fairy, green fairy, violet fairy, all in hard slip covers 11 condition report all books are very clean, with crisp pages. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. Notes fairy tales from the folklore of france, germany, scotland, england, italy, and one from china. The blue fairy book 2003, box has some staining and wear to edges. The red fairy book edited by andrew lang to master billy tremayne miles a profound student yet an amiable critic preface in a second gleaning of the fields of fairy land we. The green fairy book contains 42 tales, if i counted correctly. Well, theres this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books.
Oct 06, 2017 david attenborough views birds drawn for john gould by edward lear the folio society duration. Books folio society editions fairy books the blue fairy, crimson fairy, olive fairy, lilac fairy, grey fairy, red fairy, yellow fairy, pink fairy, brown fairy, green fairy, violet fairy, all in hard slip covers. It was believed to be highly addictive and, in the leadup to prohibition, took the blame for many of the social problems of the day. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. This is the third, and probably the last, of the fairy books of many colours. British fairy tale collections were rare at the time. The ones which you will immediately recognize are the three little pigs and the story of the three bears. Lang, andrew ed the yellow fairy book folio society 2010 fine hardbackvery. Andrew lang 18441912 andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Bound in yellow buckram cloth, blocked in silver black and. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. It is the first non adult book from the author and the first in the dangerous spirits series the novel tells the story of teenager. However, these stories arent always the way that you remember them.
Or harry potter or the chronicles of narnia, but maybe. The collections were specifically intended for children, and consequently edited for that end. The green fairy book by andrew lang free at loyal books. Lawrence, t e crusader castles folio society 2010 fine hardbacknear fine slipcase. Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. Feb 17, 2015 folio society ten fairy books by andrew lang olive, red, pink, crimson, orange, lilac, grey, green, blue, and yellow, each in slip cases. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a.
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. The red fairy book edited by andrew lang to master billy tremayne miles a profound student yet an amiable critic preface in a second gleaning of the fields of fairy land we cannot expect to find a second perrault. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non fiction. 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. The grey fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. 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. This was meant to be the third and last of andrew langs fairy books of many colours. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The blue fairy book, folio society, by andrew lang. The grey fairy book, the sixth in the series, was originally published in 1900. This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. The illustrations in this book are selected to be included in. Librivox recording of the green fairy book, by andrew lang. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable exception of madame daulnoy, made them an immensely influential collection, especially as he used foreign. The folio society book of the 100 greatest paintings. May 29, 2015 the folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition. The wind in the willows is about many things the changing seasons, the beauty and fragility of nature, the thrill of the open road, and the creeping tide of suburbia but it is the glorious adventures of toad, mole, ratty and badger that have enchanted children and their parents for more than a century.
Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections, but only 4 have been reproduced by the folio society. Set in founders caslon at the folio society, printed on caxton wovepaper at memmingen, germany. Being a fangirl emphasis on fang, i flew out to see it, but amidst the gore and gothic romance, one scene. Complete set of 12 colourthemed volumesfine complete 12 volume folio society set. Twentyfive years ago today, bram stokers dracula was released in theaters. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks.
Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. Search results for folio society ardis books folio. This edition contains all thirtyfive of the original stories and all fiftyeight of the original blackandwhite illustrations. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt on the cover and spine along with red and white illustrations by sandwyx. The crimson fairy book, published in 1903, is the eighth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang. Fairy gifts fairy tale by andrew lang green fairy book it generally happens that peoples surroundings reflect more or less accurately their minds and dispositions, so perhaps that is why the flower fairy. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition, issued between 2007 and 2012, a very scarce set in this condition. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced. Publication date 20101226 usage public domain mark 1. See more ideas about books, my books and book design.
Jan 01, 2005 the blue bird the halfchick the story of caliph stork the enchanted watch rosanella sylvain and jocosa fairy gifts prince narcissus and the princess potentilla prince featherhead and the princess celandine the three little pigs heart of ice the enchanted ring the snuffbox the golden blackbird the. 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. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Lang, andrew ed the grey fairy book folio society 20 near fine hardbacknear fine slipcase. But there are good stories enough left, and it is hoped that some in the red fairy book may have the attraction of being less. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. Jul 22, 2019 the fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. 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.
Or harry potter or the chronicles of narnia, but maybe for a slightly younger age. Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any questions please ask happy buying michelle x. Nov, 2017 due to its transformational nature and the vivid green color of the liquid, drinking absinthe became known as romancing the green fairy. The books were not officially released as part of a collection, but the size and binding read more. To stella margaret alleyne the green fairy book is dedicated. Books folio society editions fairy books the blue fairy. Olive fairy book folio society, 2012 the prince and princess in the forest but instead of springing on him and tearing him to pieces, they lay down on the ground and licked his hands. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable exception of madame daulnoy, made them an immensely influential collection. The novel tells the story of teenager sol struggling to survive his last months in highschool, while living with his oppressive father. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb.
The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, a book lover who, in the midst of postwar, rationweary britain, had a dream of creating a publishing company that could produce beautiful, yet affordable editions of the worlds greatest books. The boy who found fear at last there, sure enough, a seamaiden with a wicked face was tugging hard at a chain which she had fastened to the ship. Chinese fairy tale and fantasies single project published from the folio society, this book is carefully crafted with embossed clothbound cover and full page color illustrations and bw spots. Collected together by andrew land they are sourced from a number. The grey fairy book is part of a 12 book series that was a big part of my childhood and pivotal to my joy of reading.
Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like. American illustration 34, 2015 society of illustrators new york 57 and 2015 spectrum 22. It is the first non adult book from the author and the first in the dangerous spirits series. 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.
Dinah craiks the fairy book 1869 was a lonely precedent. Folio society ten fairy books by andrew lang olive, red. Chinese fairy tale and fantasies single project on behance. Bound in yellow buckram cloth, blocked in silver black and green with a design by danuta mayer, at lachenmaier, reutlingen, germany. The olive fairy book on ebay uk folio society devotees. Another one, which was my favorite, was the fisherman and his wife. The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society in 2003.
The crimson fairy book, published in 1903, is the eighth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche. The blue bird the halfchick the story of caliph stork the enchanted watch rosanella sylvain and jocosa fairy gifts prince narcissus and the. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. The folio society is a ukbased publisher of hardbacks only and. This is the third, and probably the last, of the fairy books of. The red fairy book edited by andrew lang master billy. Folio society ten fairy books by andrew lang olive, red, pink, crimson, orange, lilac, grey, green, blue, and yellow, each in slip cases. The folio society was founded in 1947 by charles ede, a book lover who, in the midst of postwar, rationweary britain, had a dream of creating a publishing company that could produce beautiful, yet. Their appeal is clearly wide, and there are no small number of enthusiastic adult collectors of. According to roger lancelyn green, lang was fighting against the critics and educationists. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang.