The illustrations draw on the descriptive passages in the story and the artists’ own imaginations to visualise Gy’s feathered people and the emotional toil and persecution they face, but also the beauty and hope of embracing their unique gift of flight. We learn of the Gyr, and the winged few among them, through the eyes of Sita Dulip, the story’s narrator who is a passing visitor in Gy fascinated by its fliers. The short story tells of a society of feathered people among whom a select few grow wings, a feature that gives them the ability to fly but also carries great risk and leaves them shunned from society. Two of this year’s longlisted illustrators – Merran Coleman and Camille Whitcher – were also longlisted in last year’s Awards.Įntrants were asked to illustrate a single scene of their choice from renowned science-fiction author Ursula K. If these titles aren't enough, don't fret: summer's catalog will be on its way soon.Illustrating the extraordinary global reach of The Folio Society, they received 733 submissions from 58 countries across five continents, from which 20 outstanding illustrations were selected for the longlist. (Be on the lookout for a Q&A with Shimizu in a few weeks!) Bonus: the slipcase has a circular cut-out revealing a silver moon on the book's cover. Four double-page spreads, seven color illustrations, and integrated black-and-white sketches offer vivid contemporary interpretations that seamlessly harmonize with the stories. The Folio Society takes every care to ensure that these books are works of art in themselves and set new standards of publishing. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. This smart introduction to Japanese culture includes a preface by translator Royall Tyler, but the text is nearly eclipsed by Yuko Shimizu's (no relation to the Hello Kitty creator) sparkling illustrations. These outstanding works of literary and historical significance are bound to order, numbered by hand and strictly limited. "Our edition is gorgeous," said Traino, and it's hard to disagree-the spot-varnished cloth hardcover conceals printed map endpapers and twenty pages of color plates, including dozens of previously unpublished photographs taken during the Tibetan trek.Įmpire: How Britain Made the Modern World doesn't shy away from making a statement-Ferguson's sweeping account the British Empire's ushering in of the modern era was a lightning rod for controversy when it was first published in 2002, and the 2018 reissue won't easily fade into the background, either the Union Jack-red cloth cover is stamped with a hand-glued printed letterpress front-board by British printmaker Peter Chasseaud.Ī collection of 170 Japanese tales dating back a millenium reveals mythical and mortal characters whose battles with jealousy, greed, and love won't be all that unfamiliar to readers in 2018. The wilderness traveler, naturalist, co-founder of The Paris Review, and former CIA agent chronicles his quest through the Himalayas for the elusive snow leopard. Matthiessen's 320-page opus won two National Book Awards-one in 1979 for Contemporary Thought, and the nonfiction prize in 1980 in its paperback form. Indeed, the London-based publisher's spring offerings include Peter Matthiessen's The Snow Leopard, Niall Ferguson's Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World, and a fresh translation of Japanese folk and fairy tales. "Our spring lineup touches on themes of exploration and adventure, with a good dash of whimsy as well," Traino explained. Some copies are available in the Morgan Shop. No matter, Traino was in town to talk about forthcoming publications from Folio, a welcome harbinger of a warmer season. The Folio Society has issued a printed facsimile of this volume in an edition of 750 copies. Vicki Traino, PR director for The Folio Society, made the transatlantic voyage from London to Manhattan last month, only to be greeted by a winter nor'easter rather than springtime blossoms.
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