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

China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands as a towering achievement in contemporary fantasy literature and a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" subgenre. Its critical acclaim and groundbreaking narrative make it an ideal addition to The Folio Society's prestigious collection of deluxe hardcovers.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release an expansive 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition features a new afterword by Miéville himself, enhancing the reader's understanding and appreciation of the work. Accompanying the text are stunning new illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include eight black and white chapter opening images, twelve vibrant full-color illustrations, and a meticulously crafted map of the enigmatic city of New Crobuzon.

IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at some of the captivating artwork from this edition, including the detailed map of New Crobuzon. Explore the visuals in the slideshow gallery below:

The Folio Society's Perdido Street Station Preview Gallery

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Here's the 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.*

Miéville expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration, stating, “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 limited edition of *Perdido Street Station*, with only 500 copies available worldwide, will be released on Tuesday, March 18, and can be purchased exclusively through The Folio Society website.

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