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

China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands out as one of the most critically acclaimed fantasy novels in recent decades, and a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" subgenre. It's no surprise, then, that The Folio Society has chosen to include this masterpiece in its prestigious collection of deluxe hardcovers.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the book, The Folio Society is set to release a stunning 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This edition will feature a new afterword by Miéville himself, along with a series of captivating illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 full-color illustrations, and a meticulously detailed map of the city of New Crobuzon.

IGN has the exclusive privilege of showcasing some of the artwork from this edition, including the map. Dive into the visual world of *Perdido Street Station* by exploring 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 his experience, 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 special edition of *Perdido Street Station* is limited to only 500 copies worldwide and will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, March 18, exclusively on The Folio Society website.

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