The books were not officially released as part of a collection, but the size and binding read more. Folio society andrew lang complete 12 set rainbow fairy. Not wanting fairy tales to be lost, lang began his ambitious project, culminating in 12 books, all with a different color name. The book illustration competition 2020 announces longlist 14 february 2020. Andrew lang folio society fairy books collectors weekly. Nov 22, 2008 oh ive read the folio society s pink fairy book, its down the stairs and theres lots more foli society books down the stairs. Folio society books for sale in uk view 56 bargains. 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 folio society s set of andrew lang s fairy tales gives us foundational print versions of tales that once circulated in oral storytelling cultures. The grey fairy book is a marvelous collection of tales from eastern europe, africa, and islamic countries.
A wonderful collection of fairy stories selected by andrew lang at the end of the 19th century and fully illustrated by charles van sandwyk for this folio edition. Once again we get to visit, the horrible, fantastic world of the fairy tale, complete. Andrew langs rainbow fairy books the folio society. Andrew langs fairy books the folio society complete. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Oh ive read the folio society s pink fairy book, its down the stairs and theres lots more foli society books down the stairs. Bound in full cloth with ornate designs to each volume and housed in original coloured slipcases. Both books are still sealed in the original plastic packaging. Dec 05, 2015 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 blue fairy book, folio society, by andrew lang.
Andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Andrew lang s coloredrainbow fairy books published by the folio society. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew lang s classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society from 2008 to 20. Folio society the complete savoy operas 2 books set. One of the greatest ironies of his life is that although he wrote for a living, and published many books of fiction and poetry, as well as articles on anthropology and history, he is best known for the books. Mar 27, 2016 andrew lang s rainbow fairy books the folio society complete full series. Each volume features art from a different illustrator.
Hpb search for the fairy books folio society 12 volume set. Stunning folio society andrew lang fairy books the complete. The blue fairy book andrew lang folio society 2003 with slip. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book collection beautiful fairy tales duration. Gone are the embodied gestures and vocal intonations of the. Its harder to do a post like this on a less visual medium and with the mediocre photography skills that i have but i shall do my best because i really do love books that have beautiful art or something a little bit special about them. 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. Unfollow andrew lang fairy books folio society to stop. There are 12 volumes of lang s fairy books in the complete set published by folio. In the preface of the lilac fairy book he credits his wife with translating and transcribing most of the stories in the collections.
Selling folio society books ardis books folio society. The fairy books andrew lang folio society 12 volumes new. Andrew lang s fairy books the folio society complete rainbow in 12 volumes. This edition follows the 1900 edition of the text with some minor emendations. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew lang s classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. What are the 1 or 2 books you most recommend for the content, i. In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. The tenant of wildfell hall anne bronte introduced by tracy chevalier. Andrew langs fairy books fairy book, antique books.
The folio society came out with a set of multiple volumes and each book was a different color. Andrew lang rainbow fairy folio society set 12 volumes. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. 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. This was followed by many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as andrew lang s fairy books. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. Folio society andrew langs rainbow fairy books in 12 vols. The folio society, 2nd printing, hardcover in slipcase, with editors preface by andrew lang and introduction by maria tatar, illustrated by danuta mayer, including full colour plates. 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. 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. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. Andrew lang s fairy books, volume 1 illustrated and unabridged. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The blue fairy book 2003, box has some staining and wear to edges.
The lilac fairy book written by lang, andrew fairy book. They have minor bumps on the slipcases but the books inside are in perfect condition, as both books are still sealed and never opened. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society. This beautifully illustrated collection from the folio society, introduced by the acclaimed childrens poet michael rosen, has been produced in series with the enormously popular folio editions of andrew lang s rainbow fairy books. 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. The red fairy bookillustrated by niroot puttapipat, with an introduction by marina warner 2008the crimson fairy bookillustrated by tim stevens, with an introduction by carol anne duffy 2011the olive fairy. The fairy books of andrew lang by andrew lang free ebook. For sale is this super rare set of folio society books from the andrew lang rainbow fairy tales set. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with the notable exception of madame daulnoy, made them an immensely. The grey fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Nov 18, 2017 andrew lang was a scots poet, novelist and literary critic. 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.
Complete and unabridged andrew lang fairy book series 2 andrew lang. The fairy booksandrew lang easton presseight book lot lot includes. Complete set of 12 colourthemed volumesfine complete 12 volume folio society set. Next on my fs hit list would probably be the rest of the fairy tales books the classic series. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Looking for the fairy books folio society 12 volume set andrew lang. Please send a list of titles and their condition, along with your location, and we will send a quote if we are interested, or a polite refusal if not. Buy online, view images and see past prices for folio society. But i cant for the life of me recall how i stumbled uponand im sure i stumbled upon them andrew lang s fairy books, often called the coloured fairy books, and sometimes the rainbow fairy books. Andrew lang books list of books by author andrew lang. One of the greatest ironies of his life is that although he wrote for a living, and published many books of fiction and poetry, as well as articles on anthropology and history, he is best known for the books he did not write specifically the 12 collected works known as andrew langs coloured fairy books. Andrew lang s fairy books or andrew lang s coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections.
The olive fairy book is one of the more rare ones, so i borrowed from the library from the dover collection. The twelve fairy tale books he edited contain stories from around the world, collected from various sources, and translated mainly by his wife and other enthusiasts. The folio society and house of illustration are thrilled to announce the longlist for the annual book illustration competiti press release. The folio society currently offers the blue fairy book but in the past has done all of them. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. The fairy books, andrew lang, easton press, eight book lot. 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 fairy book. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. Andrew langs fairy books folio society devotees librarything. Presenting folio society books in stock and ready to ship today. Lang examined the origins of totemism in social origins 1903. Cover is in very good condition, debossed and coloured illustrations on front board and spine, clean with bright colours. The langs fairy books are a series of 25 collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 by andrew lang and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne. Some books with minor flaws scratches to gilt, etc.
The pink fairy book, published in 1897, is a compilation french, andrew lang embarked on a mission to compile fairy tales from various cultures in 1889 with the publication of his blue fairy book. If you research some of the more rare colors like crimson, it sells for several hundred dollars for the one book. Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition, issued between 2007 and 2012, a very scarce set. The complete rainbow fairy books in 12 volumes edited by andrew lang. The olive fairy book is one of a series of compiled fairy tale books often referred to as the rainbow fairy books or coloured fairy books. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. Postage will be discounted on additional purchases any questions please ask happy buying michelle x. Folio society books for sale antique bibles for sale.
The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but. Books are virtually free of wear with just minor handling. Each unsealed book is a first printing in this folio society edition, issued between 2007 and 2012, a very scarce set in this condition. As a kid, i checked out all of the andrew lang fairy books from the library. The first of a collection of twelve fairy tale books, gathered by andrew lang from various sources. Ive got about 260 books in my room, excluding baby books, and one two three and away books, and excluding tim and the hidden people. The first of a collection of twelve fairy tale books, gathered by andrew lang. The olive fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. Andrew lang s fairy books or andrew lang s coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections, but only 4 have been reproduced by the folio society. Original publishers clear sealed shrinkwrap still present.
Andrew lang was a scots poet, novelist and literary critic. The pink fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. May 21, 2009 i have always wanted to own all the andrew lang coloured fairy books ever since i was a child, but they were either out of print or only available from the folio society at a rather high price unless i was lucky enough to track them down in secondhand bookshops. The fairy books of andrew lang a project gutenberg linked index to all stories in the 12 volumes language. It is also the eighth to be published in the folio societys complete lang series. Find great deals on ebay for andrew lang fairy books and andrew lang fairy book set. 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.
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. Green slipcase and green illustrated cloth, blocked in four colours. Weve got the original blue fairy book, and purple 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 best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew lang s coloured fairy books or andrew lang s fairy books. Jul 6, 2017 andrew langs fairy books are a series of twentyfive collections of true and fictional stories for children published between 1889 and 19 the best known stay safe and healthy. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb. I can usually say how i came across any book ive ever read, and roughly when, too.
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