Sam Weber on illustrating the collector's edition of The Book of the New Sun
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Gene Wolfe’s own definition of a great story was ‘one that can be read with pleasure by a cultivated reader and reread with increasing pleasure’, and The Book of the New Sun encapsulates that vision. Originally published by Folio as a limited edition which sold out within days, it is now available as a stunning two-volume collector's edition.
Celebrated artist Sam Weber was commissioned to illustrate the work - a labour of love that took the best part of a year to complete. Every one of his colour and 12 black-and-white illustrations are included here, as well as the four original binding designs, which form the front and back bindings of this new two-volume edition. The two-colour text includes decorative chapter initials based on an ancient script adapted by Weber to incorporate symbolic references to the story; a fitting tribute to a literary legacy that will stun generations to come.
Describing The Book of the New Sun project as ‘a dream come true’, award-winning illustrator Sam Weber relished the opportunity to work with writing that was ‘so nuanced, rich and mysterious’. Weber throws light and shadow onto a haunted world and adds another layer of meaning to this already multifaceted work.
The Folio Society produces beautifully crafted collector’s editions of the world’s greatest books, each with unique illustrations or specially researched photographs throughout. Find books you love at foliosociety.com
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This is exactly how I hoped/expected the non-limited edition to be done, thanks so much!
Mother of God... Incredible! I didn't even have to think twice before ordering.
Amazing! I've had my eye on the original 4 book version. So glad I was able to order this edition, can't wait
ORDERED!
@TheFolioSociety
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! We hope you really enjoy this edition.
I got a friend from UK to order it for me, and bring it over to India in the summer. Hope to see the other books and stories in the Solar Cycle get the same treatment.
Looking forward to receiving this edition ... possibly tomorrow. Love Sam Weber's artwork.
Top artist. Next Alan Lee
Awww come on - this is too tempting! I was already torn between getting Doctor Zhivago or American Gods. Now there's a third one in the mix!
Congratulations. It looks stunning.
Beautiful illustrations!
Awesome, this is one of my favorites! Weber is perfect for these. non-limited Lolita soon? Please Please Please
Gorgeous art!
Great!
Wow, so good. Am going to buy this for the artwork and I'll look forward to reading Gene Wolfe for the first time as a tidy bonus...
@TheFolioSociety
3 жыл бұрын
We're so pleased you like it Dan!
@PubliusRutiliusLupus
Жыл бұрын
did you read it?
Great art. Interesting that he has a photo of Aileen Wuornos in the background.
The design of the books are amazing and the artwork is great…I just felt that some of the pictures in the first two books are kind of lacking. It’s always artwork of people, I would of loved more artwork of the environment and setting so we really got a feeling of the Citadel and cityscapes. I didn’t get a feel of what world we were in from most of the artwork because they were so singular. Was missing the vastness. Love the covers though and the work in the second volume far exceeds the first.
How was the vase at 2:15 floating? Also, I love these books.
@michaellayard5045
3 жыл бұрын
"A magnet at the bottom of the vase pushes against an electromagnetic base, causing the plant to twirl in midair and get some 360-degree sunshine" - quote from a website advertising that sort of vase
@joshuamercott
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaellayard5045 Here, the cat would just tip it over. :P
Praise the Sun and the Moon and the earth. For this is True. The Golden Triangle.