China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands out as one of the most critically acclaimed fantasy novels of recent decades, and a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" genre. This makes it a perfect addition to The Folio Society's collection of deluxe hardcover editions.
Coinciding with the book's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a hefty 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This edition boasts a new afterword by Miéville himself and a fresh set of illustrations crafted by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 vibrant full-color illustrations, and a meticulously detailed map of the city of New Crobuzon.
IGN is proud to offer an exclusive first look at some of the artwork featured in this edition of *Perdido Street Station*, including the captivating map. 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.
“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,” said Miéville in a statement. “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 only 500 copies worldwide and will be available starting Tuesday, March 18, exclusively on The Folio Society's website.
The Folio Society has also been expanding into the realm of comic book reprints. Be sure to check out our exclusive previews of *DC: Batman* and *Marvel: Unforgettable Stories*.
