"Perdido Street Station Gets Lavish Folio Society Hardcover Edition"

China Miéville's *Perdido Street Station* stands as a towering achievement in modern fantasy literature and a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" subgenre. Its intricate world-building and compelling narrative make it a perfect addition to The Folio Society's prestigious collection of deluxe hardcover editions.

To celebrate the book's 25th anniversary, The Folio Society is set to release an expansive 707-page hardcover edition of *Perdido Street Station*. This special edition features a newly penned afterword by Miéville himself, enhancing the reader's experience. The volume is further enriched with a stunning array of illustrations by artist Doug Bell, including 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 full-color illustrations, and a meticulously crafted map of the city of New Crobuzon, bringing the novel's vivid world to life.

IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive first look at some of the artwork included in this edition, including the intricate map of New Crobuzon. You can view these 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.

Reflecting on the collaboration, 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 honour 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 exclusive 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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