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[Martin]

These two little biddies wandered into my neck of the woods for a song, asking if I knew how to read.
I told 'em I'd learn.

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Beautiful!

[Brian861]

Congrats, Andrew! FS does publish some beautiful copies.

[RonClinton]

FS is Folio Society, correct?

[bugen]

Thanks, guys. And yes, they're Folio Society. I've only got a handful of their books but am a fan. They occasionally produce some very expensive limited editions, but their trade editions are gorgeous and usually heavily illustrated, sewn and slipcased--high quality stuff.

These are actually covered in some kind of felt.

[c marvel]

I recently read about the famous Crime Club novels. I searched and ran across Tiger Claws by Frank L Packard. Tiger Claws is a Crime Club novel and was published in 1928, the same year these novels began. I didn't pay much for the book. It is in great shape and I am amazed at the condition of the dustjacket-The original dustjacket.

Cap

[Brian861]

Thanks, guys. And yes, they're Folio Society. I've only got a handful of their books but am a fan. They occasionally produce some very expensive limited editions, but their trade editions are gorgeous and usually heavily illustrated, sewn and slipcased--high quality stuff.

These are actually covered in some kind of felt.

I was super impressed with their The Shining edition outside of the fact that a lot of the slipcases arrived bumped. Hopefully it was well received and they'll do more.

[RonClinton]

Funny, as ardent a collector as I am, I don't have a single Folio Society release in my collection/library. I do want to get their edition of Greene's LORD OF THE FLIES someday, but haven't been lucky enough to find one at a good price...yet.

[Brian861]

The Shining was my first. I wouldn't hesitate to order again from them should something peek my interest.

[c marvel]

I've notices that Barnes & Noble puts out some sharp looking books-unsigned of course. I don't have a single B&N produced book. Just sayin' ...


Cap

Funny, as ardent a collector as I am, I don't have a single Folio Society release in my collection/library. I do want to get their edition of Greene's LORD OF THE FLIES someday, but haven't been lucky enough to find one at a good price...yet.

[slayn666]

The B&N editions LOOK nice, but are poorly made. They do not stand up to the test of time. There's a reason why publishers like the Folio Society will charge $75+ even for unsigned editions - the materials to make a high-quality book aren't cheap.

[St. Troy]

For people who only read the likes of CD, Folio Society, Heritage Press, Easton Press and other high-end presses, yes, B&N editions are a big step down and aren't in the same league, but for those who read standard hardcovers from conventional publishers, B&N editions are just fine (I've read a few and have had my hands on several more).

For anyone suffering any confusion on the point, however, B&N is not a fine press; for those expecting that level of quality based on appearance, look elsewhere.

[Brian861]

For people who only read the likes of CD, Folio Society, Heritage Press, Easton Press and other high-end presses, yes, B&N editions are a big step down and aren't in the same league, but for those who read standard hardcovers from conventional publishers, B&N editions are just fine (I've read a few and have had my hands on several more).

For anyone suffering any confusion on the point, however, B&N is not a fine press; for those expecting that level of quality based on appearance, look elsewhere.

Well, you have your reading copies and you have your collectable copies. At least that's how I roll anyway.

[St. Troy]

Oh, absolutely.

[St. Troy]

Funny how books age. I recently reread my old paperback of Different Seasons, and it looks every bit the 30-odd years old it is.

While I understand that yellowing happens, I can't help but feel that if a book is new enough for me to have bought it in my lifetime, I'm surprised to see aging occur. I'm almost 50 and should be used to the aging concept...

[Theli]

These two little biddies wandered into my neck of the woods for a song, asking if I knew how to read.
I told 'em I'd learn.

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Absolutely killer brother! Very jealous.