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 it's a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" subgenre. This makes it a perfect addition to The Folio Society's collection of deluxe hardcovers. Celebrating the book's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a grand 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition boasts a new afterword by Miéville and a stunning series of illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 full-color illustrations, and an intricately detailed map of the city of New Crobuzon.

IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at some of the artwork featured in this edition, including the captivating map. Dive into the visual experience through our slideshow gallery below:

The Folio Society's Perdido Street Station Preview Gallery

7 Images

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 limited edition of *Perdido Street Station* is restricted to just 500 copies worldwide and is scheduled for release on Tuesday, March 18, exclusively on The Folio Society's website.

The Folio Society has also been expanding its range into comic book reprints. Don't miss our exclusive previews of *DC: Batman* and *Marvel: Unforgettable Stories*.