China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands out as a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" subgenre and one of the most celebrated fantasy novels of recent times. This makes it an ideal addition to The Folio Society's prestigious collection of deluxe hardcover editions.
Coinciding with the book's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a substantial 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition includes a fresh afterword by Miéville himself and a new set of illustrations crafted by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions feature 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 first look at some of the artwork included in this edition of *Perdido Street Station*, including the map. Explore the visuals in the slideshow gallery below:
The Folio Society's Perdido Street Station Preview Gallery
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Here is 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 involvement, Miéville expressed his admiration for The Folio Society, stating, “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 500 copies worldwide and is scheduled for release on Tuesday, March 18, exclusively through The Folio Society's website.
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