China Miéville's Perdido Street Station Gets Lavish Folio Society Hardcover Edition

China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands as one of the most critically acclaimed fantasy novels of recent decades, and a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" subgenre. Its unique blend of imaginative storytelling and dark, intricate world-building makes it a perfect addition to The Folio Society's prestigious collection of deluxe hardcovers.

Celebrating the book's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release an expansive 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition includes a new afterword penned by Miéville himself, along with a stunning new series of illustrations by the talented artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions encompass 8 black and white chapter-opening images, 12 full-color illustrations, and a meticulously crafted map of the iconic city of New Crobuzon.

IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at some of the artwork featured in this edition, including the detailed map. Dive into the gallery below to explore the visuals:

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 with The Folio Society, Miéville shared, "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 exclusive edition of *Perdido Street Station* is limited to just 500 copies worldwide and will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, March 18, on The Folio Society's website.

In addition to this literary gem, The Folio Society has recently ventured into the world of comic book reprints. Be sure to check out our exclusive previews of *DC: Batman* and *Marvel: Unforgettable Stories* to see more of their latest offerings.