Folio Society Unveils Lavish Hardcover of China Miéville's Perdido Street Station

China Miéville's Perdido Street Station stands as a cornerstone of modern fantasy literature and a defining work in the "weird fiction" subgenre. Its critical acclaim makes it an ideal addition to The Folio Society's collection of deluxe hardcover editions.

Celebrating the novel's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a grand 707-page hardcover edition of Perdido Street Station. This special edition features a fresh afterword by Miéville himself, along with captivating illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 full-color illustrations, and an intricate map of the city of New Crobuzon, bringing the world of the novel to life in vivid detail.

IGN has the exclusive privilege to showcase some of the stunning artwork from this edition, including the detailed map of New Crobuzon. You can explore these visuals 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 exclusive edition of Perdido Street Station is limited to just 500 copies worldwide and is scheduled for release on Tuesday, March 18, available exclusively through The Folio Society's website.

In addition to this literary gem, The Folio Society has been expanding its offerings to include comic book reprints. Be sure to check out our exclusive previews of DC: Batman and Marvel: Unforgettable Stories.