Apr 04, 2015 the blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the yellow fairy book and the green fairy book. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from the french writer mariecatherine daulnoy who originated the term fairy tale, three from the arabian nights, and four norwegian fairytales. The blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the green fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, the violet fairy book, the crimson fairy book, the brown fairy book, the orange fairy book, the olive fairy book, and the lilac fairy book. 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 good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. It is also the eighth to be published in the folio societys complete lang series.
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The blue fairy book was the first volume in a series of 12 fairy books. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. 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. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. We can call for large collections or high value books, or give guidance if they are to be posted. The blue fairy book hardback illustrated andrew lang folio society slipcase 2003.
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The blue fairy book folio society javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections, but only 4. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Idea possibly comparing langs version of east of the sun and west of the moon to the version in halletts and karasek version in. The blue fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. Andrew langs fairy books 10 folio society books to give to your. Folio societys edition of andrew langs classic the blue fairy book, based on the original text, with illustrations by charles van sandwyk.
Buy andrew lang fairy book and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The blue fairy book is back by popular demand as part of our christm. Its exciting getting a folio society book because each one is unique. The orange fairy book folio illustrated book with images. Idea possibly comparing langs version of east of the sun and west of the moon to the version in halletts and karasek version in the folk and fairy tale anthology. The society website will not show me the new membership year offer. The blue fairy book folio society edition oxfam gb. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. 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 fairy books, or coloured fairy books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. The blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the yellow fairy book and the green fairy book. Folio society andrew lang the nursery rhyme book would make a wonderful gift. Their website has finally opened its offerings to anyone, member or not and they have entered the world of social media. Dec 05, 2015 the books, ordered chronologically, are as follows.
This book is in near mint condition with no signs of wear. Complete and unabridged andrew lang fairy book series by andrew. 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. 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 the brown. The folio society, on the other hand, is still going strong and looks like its got the largest catalogue its ever had. Or harry potter or the chronicles of narnia, but maybe for a slightly younger age. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt on the cover and spine along with red and white illustrations by sandwyx. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. 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 150th anniversary of the first edition, it sold out rapidly. They also are very responsive to their customers they. Bound in blue cloth with upper board and spine illustrated in gold, red, white and black. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. There are 7 new books offered at 20% discount, and one of them is the pink fairy book, scheduled to be published in october. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published.
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The book assembled a wide range of tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from madame daulnoy, three from the arabian nights, and four norwegian fairytales, among other sources. It was forged in the same crucible of snobbery as the easton press, appearing in 1947 as a reaction against the rise of the postwar mass market paperback, though its target audience was more the metropolitan intellectual elite bloomsbury set or guardianistas, depending. 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. Blue fairy pink fairy books folio society devotees. The blue fairy book by andrew lang the folio society 2003 ebay. This volume includes some of the most wellknown tales, with seven from the brothers grimm, five from.
He was enthralled by trolls and witches, and stories of changelings and devilish hunts. Folio society the blue fairy book by andrew lang near mint. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. First published in 1903, the crimson fairy book was the eighth volume to be compiled by andrew lang in his splendid, historic rainbow series of fairy tales. The 100 greatest folio society books ever published the 100 greatest folio society books ever published list provides a wideranging selection of fiction and nonfiction works for the fs enthusiast. The folio society is a londonbased publisher that produces illustrated hardback editions of classic books. Folio society the blue fairy book andrew lang new sealed. The lilac fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang.
The blue fairy book andrew lang folio society new sealed 2003. The grey fairy book written by lang, andrew bernheimer, kate illustrated by nassef, lauren published by folio society stock code. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. Andrew langs fairy books andrew lang fairy books a. Complete and unabridged andrew lang fairy book series by andrew lang mar 26, 2019. Andrew lang, rescuer of fairy tales if you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. The lilac fairy book written by lang, andrew mccaughrean, geraldine illustrated by hackett, caitlin published by folio society stock code. The red fairy book andrew lang folio society illus. This 2003 folio society book is in as new condition with no flaws.