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

Author:Kristen Update:Apr 02,2025

China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands as a landmark in the realm of fantasy literature, particularly within the "weird fiction" subgenre. Its critical acclaim makes it an ideal addition to The Folio Society's prestigious collection of deluxe hardcover editions.

Coinciding with the novel's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a monumental 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition features a new afterword penned by Miéville himself and a stunning collection of illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white images opening each chapter, 12 vibrant full-color illustrations, and a meticulously crafted map of the city of New Crobuzon.

IGN is proud to offer an exclusive first look at some of the artwork from this edition, including the detailed map of New Crobuzon. Dive into the gallery below to explore these captivating 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 collaboration 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 starting Tuesday, March 18, exclusively on The Folio Society's website.

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