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China Miéville's Perdido Street Station to Receive Lavish Folio Society Hardcover

by Alexis Apr 21,2025

China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands as a towering achievement in the realm of fantasy literature, particularly within the "weird fiction" subgenre. Its critical acclaim over the past several decades makes it a perfect addition to The Folio Society's prestigious collection of deluxe hardcovers.

Coinciding with the book's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release a grand 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This edition is enriched with a new afterword penned by Miéville himself and a stunning series of illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 vibrant full-color illustrations, and an intricate map of the city of New Crobuzon, bringing the book's eerie and fascinating world to life.

IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at some of the artwork featured in *Perdido Street Station*, including the detailed map of New Crobuzon. You can explore these visuals in the slideshow gallery below:

The Folio Society's Perdido Street Station Preview Gallery

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Here's the captivating official synopsis 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 honor 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 just 500 copies worldwide and will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, March 18, exclusively on The Folio Society's website.

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In addition to this literary gem, The Folio Society has recently expanded its offerings to include high-quality reprints of comic books. Don't miss out on our exclusive previews of *DC: Batman* and *Marvel: Unforgettable Stories*.

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