The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but not everyone lives happily ever after, and even the prettiest of princesses cannot be happy if she forgets to keep her word. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series andrew langs rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy book at faded page canada the grey fairy book at faded page canada the lilac fairy book at faded page canada the yellow fairy book at. We try to describe as accurately as possible so you will be satisfied with your purchase. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. We are the largest seller of secondhand folio society books in the uk. If you have items for sale, please email us with details and your location.
Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. The blue fairy book hardback illustrated andrew lang folio society slipcase 2003. Well, what can i say, blue fairy book sealed in original shrink wrap cant do better than this condition wise. Its exciting getting a folio society book because each one is unique. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as.
The lilac fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Charles has produced illustrations for the folio editions of the blue fairy book, 2003 the wind in the willows, 2005, and a limited edition of alice in wonderland, published to celebrate the. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Bound in blue cloth with upper board and spine illustrated in gold, red, white and black. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color.
Edited by andrew lang with an introduction by joan aiken. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series the rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. The blue fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The folio society books are marginally cheaper than the easton press ones, averaging at around. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The olive fairy book the olive fairy book, by andrew lang, illustrated by kate baylay. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. Complete and unabridged andrew lang fairy book series by andrew. The blue fairy book andrew lang the folio society slipcase sealednew hardcover. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. The blue fairy book andrew lang, folio society, 2003 youtube.
This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from. The blue fairy book by andrew lang editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Folio society the yellow fairy book in slipcase andrew lang new sealed. Crimson fairy book folio society devotees librarything. 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. This wonderful collection of fairy tales is introduced by a. Folio society focused on emerging from the darkness book patrol. The blue fairy book is back by popular demand as part of our christm. For fairy children who still believe in magic published from 1889 to 1910, andrew langs fairy books have long given readers a taste of the. The blue fairy book hardback illustrated andrew lang folio.
The blue fairy book was first published by andrew lang in 1889, and the folio society in 2003. They produce some of the most beautiful and wellmade books on the planet. The blue fairy book folio society edition oxfam gb. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a. The red fairy book andrew lang folio society illus. The lilac fairy book written by lang, andrew mccaughrean, geraldine illustrated by hackett, caitlin published by folio society stock code. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Folio society the blue fairy book by andrew lang near mint. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for. Folio society focused on emerging from the darkness book.
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 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. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who. 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. The blue fairy book by andrew lang the folio society 2003. With painted illustrations and decorations by charles van sandwyk. Andrew langs blue fairy book 1889 was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic.
The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. Folio societys edition of andrew langs classic the blue fairy book, based on the original text, with illustrations by charles van sandwyk. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book. In late january, author jane yolen considered by many to be the hans. 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 with a grappling. The folio society rainbow fairy books the green fairy book at faded page canada the grey fairy book at faded page canada the lilac fairy book at faded page canada the yellow fairy book at faded page canada andrew langs fairy books public domain audiobook at librivox. The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series andrew langs rainbow fairy. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book.
What are the 1 or 2 books you most recommend for the content, i. Andrew langs fairy books andrew lang fairy books a. The blue fairy book was the first volume in the series and so it contains some of the best known tales, taken from a variety of sources. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. There is a small factory misapplication of the color on the top of the pages. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. This book is in near mint condition with no signs of wear. Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the avengers and doctor strange. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt on the cover and spine along with red and white illustrations by sandwyx.
If i recall correcctly fs has announced and published mutiple fairy books at the same time in past years. Sep 28, 2011 it is likely that the crimson fairy book will be the only new one this membership year. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. The blue fairy book was the first volume in a series of 12 fairy books each with its own distinctive colour, and so it contains some of the bestknown tales, taken from a variety of sources. In the end i prefer the folio society, even if the easton press has produced some brilliant editions of golden age sf. Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field. In the past they werent that much more than ordinary hardbacks, but the gap seems to have widened. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics. Complete and unabridged andrew lang fairy book series by andrew lang mar 26, 2019. Dec 05, 2015 the books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. It is likely that the crimson fairy book will be the only new one this membership year. They work with the leading illustrators in the world.
They have been in business for 65 years and have almost 2,000 titles under their belt. Yet the folio society remains far from a household name. Folio society the blue fairy book by andrew lang near mint ebay. I own only one of the 12 fs books in the andrew lang fairy books series, the red book with the superb illustrations by niroot puttapipat. The crimson fairy book, by folio society fairy book, book. 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. Folio society fairy books andrew langs rainbow fairy books, published by folio society the folio societys beautifully illustrated edition of andrew langs the pink fairy book. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books. The crimson fairy book, by folio society fairy book. The blue fairy book by andrew lang the folio society 2003 ebay. This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws.
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