I do have four fairy books, yellow, blue, two of the green one. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelvebook series of fairy tale collections. The blue fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio societys collaboration with marvel comics.
Folio society the yellow fairy book andrew lang new. First published in 1903, the crimson fairy book was the eighth volume to be compiled by andrew lang in his splendid, historic rainbow series of fairy tales. Indian fairy tales, selected and edited by joseph jacobs and illustrated by john d batten. Blocked design on the front board by charles van sandwyke. The crimson fairy book, by folio society fairy book. Use abaas advanced search to find rare, outofprint, antiquarian books, ephemera, autographs, maps from americas premier dealers. A stunning volume of beautifully illustrated and presented volume. The yellow fairy book has an introduction by mariatatar, paintings and decorations by danuta mayer folio society editions of andrew lang. The red fairy book, the green fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, the violet fairy book. Blue, red, green, yellow, pink, grey, violet, crimson, brown, orange. I can usually say how i came across any book ive ever read, and roughly when, too. Lengle, madeleine a wrinkle in time folio society 2015 fine hardbackfine slipcase. Buy the blue fairy book book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books.
You can say they are somewhat similar in style to the rainbow fairy books. Beautiful copy of the yellow fairy book, by andrew lang, from the folio society. Andrew langs fairy books, volume 1 illustrated and unabridged. But i cant for the life of me recall how i stumbled uponand im sure i stumbled upon themandrew langs fairy books, often called the coloured fairy books, and sometimes the rainbow fairy books which is something of a misnomer because grey is not a colour of the iridescent spectrum. Buy the yellow fairy book folio society, oxfam, lang andrew, books, fiction. The boy who found fear at last there, sure enough, a seamaiden with a wicked face was tugging hard at a chain which she had fastened to the ship. The blue fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But, in the yellow fairy book, and the rest, are many tales by persons who are neither savages nor rustics, such as madame daulnoy and herr hans christian andersen. The lang fairy books folio society devotees librarything. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lang, andrew ed the yellow fairy book item 126255 published in london by folio society.
Andrew langs fairy books andrew lang fairy books a. May 23, 2010 the yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. Plus, these books are in excellent, like new condition with stunning pictures throughout. Folio society the destruction of the jews flavius josephus book is unread. Andrew lang folio society fairy books collectors weekly. Andrew lang 18441912 was a scots poet, novelist, and literary critic. Crimson fairy book folio society devotees librarything. This collection contains two very well known tales in thumbelina and the emperors new clothes, a personal favorite of mine. Andrew langs red fairy book folio society bookcravings.
This folio society edition is introduced by marina warner and illustrated by niroot puttapipat. Illustrations created for the lilac fairy book by andrew lang, published by the folio society. We also buy items like these, so please contact us if you have any for sale. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The red fairy book by lang, andrew and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Or harry potter or the chronicles of narnia, but maybe for a slightly younger age. The arthur rackham fairy book perrault, charles and andersen, hans christian and e. See all books authored by andrew lang, including the blue fairy book, and the red fairy book, and more on. The grey fairy book written by lang, andrew bernheimer, kate illustrated by nassef, lauren published by folio society stock code. The yellow fairy book written by lang, andrew, stock code. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. I really like the style and the material used to make these volumes. In late january, author jane yolen considered by many to be the hans. The folio society edition of the yellow fairy book by.
The blue fairy book so popular in its day that it went on to launch an entire series the rainbow fairy books has all the ingredients one would expect to find in a collection of fairy tales. Andrew langs fairy books the folio society complete rainbow in 12 volumes. Andrew lang fairy book in antiquarian and collectable books for. Devoted to beautiful books the yellow fairy book by andrew lang, folio society abebooks the yellow fairy book by andrew lang and h. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. Although andrew lang did not collect the stories himself from the oral tradition, the extent of his sources, who had collected them originally with. The blue fairy book andrew lang folio society new sealed 2003 mint. Folio society books for sale in uk view 41 bargains. Mar 27, 2012 in my opinion, the lang fairy books are the best looking series of all the folio society series of books. This topic is currently marked as dormantthe last message is more than 90 days old. Andrew langs fairy books or andrew langs coloured fairy books constitute a twelve book series of fairy tale collections. The books are really designed more for adult collectors than children, due to their hefty size and weight.
Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, and the brown. Andrew lang the yellow fairy book illustrated plates folio society slipcase. The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but not everyone lives happily ever after, and even. Aug 28, 2017 the red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. It is in pristine condition and at the bookshop, priced at. The lilac fairy book written by lang, andrew mccaughrean, geraldine illustrated by hackett, caitlin published by folio society stock code. The yellow fairy book folio society oxfam gb oxfams. Blue fairy book, red fairy book, green fairy book, yellow fairy book, pink fairy boo. Please click any item for a full description and picture and to order online if required. The olive fairy book the olive fairy book, by andrew lang, illustrated by kate baylay. The best known books of the series are the 12 collections of fairy tales also known as andrew langs coloured fairy books or andrew langs fairy books of many colors. Lang published several collections of traditional tales, collectively known as andrew langs fairy books.
Andrew lang books list of books by author andrew lang. The blue fairy book, the red fairy book, the green fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the pink fairy book, the grey fairy book, the violet fairy book, the crimson fairy book, the brown fairy book, the orange fairy book, the olive fairy book, and the lilac fairy book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Nice examples in a very good conditionwith book is in excellent condition, virtually as new. The yellow fairy book the folio society oxfam gb oxfam.
On the front cover is buddha, and on the back cover is a little ganesh. Andrew lang did a collection of books, called the rainbow fairy books because each book is named after a different color. Dec 05, 2015 the books, ordered chronologically, are as follows. The red fairy book, by andrew lang, originally released in 1890. Absolutely stunning set of 12 volumes of andrew langs classic fairy books, reprinted by the folio society from 2008 to 20.
In all, the volumes feature 798 stories, besides the 153 poems in the blue poetry book. The yellow fairy book, published in 1894, is the fourth of twelve collected fairy story books that were researched, translated and compiled by andrew lang 18441912 and his wife, leonora blanche alleyne lang, andrew lang, a scotsman, was a literary critic, novelist, poet, and a contributor to the field of anthropology. The fairy books folio society 12volume set andrew lang hpb. Folio society andrew langs rainbow fairy books in 12 vols. The boy who found fear at last there, sure enough, a seamaiden with a wicked face was tugging hard at a chain which she had fastened to the ship with a grappling iron, and was dragging it bit by bit beneath the waves. Set inludes the crimson fairy book, the red fairy book, the orange fairy book, the yellow fairy book, the olive fairy book, the green fairy book, the blue fairy book, the violet fairy book, the lilac fairy book, the. Folio society the complete tales of hans christian andersen 2 vols. The cat and the mouse in partnership the six swans the dragon of the north story of the emperors new clothes the golden. Folio society the yellow fairy book by andrew lang new and sealed. I also really like the look of the exploration in the victorian age, series of books. Folio society tolkien boxset used once in good conditionpaid about 76 when bought selling for 50 please contact.
The good are as truehearted as they are fair, and as heroic as they are handsome, but not everyone lives happily ever after, and even the prettiest of princesses cannot be happy if she forgets to keep her word. There is also my wifes and most girls favorite how to tell a true princess. The crimson fairy book folio society edition lang, andrew, tim stevens on. The blue fairy book by andrew lang editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The blue fairy book 2003 published by the folio society with an introduction by joan aiken.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This is a first edition, printed in 1892 and contains 28 pages of notes and references, at the end of the book, about the fairy tales. What are the 1 or 2 books you most recommend for the content, i. Folio society andrew lang complete rainbow fairy book. Very clean and tight copy, plus very good slipcase. The crimson fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. I own only one of the 12 fs books in the andrew lang fairy books series, the red book with the superb illustrations by niroot puttapipat. The folio society came out with a set of multiple volumes and each book was a different color. Each volume features art from a different illustrator.
Over 30 revolutionary super heroes await you, including spiderman, the avengers and doctor strange. I should probably have titled this 10 folio society classics to give to your children this christmas that you will want. The red fairy book the folio society andrew lang hardcover. The grey fairy book is part of a 12 book series that was a big part of my childhood and pivotal to my joy of reading. Folio society langs rainbow fairy books beautifulbooks. Make offer andrew lang the yellow fairy book illustrated plates folio society slipcase. The yellow fairy book by andrew lang published by the folio society. The red fairy book folio society edition by andrew lang. The complete rainbow fairy books 12 volumes folio society. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Terms and conditions delivery information about ardis books. Ford the yellow fairy book the queer adventure by enid blyton. If you research some of the more rare colors like crimson, it sells for several hundred dollars for the one book. It is also the eighth to be published in the folio societys complete lang series.
The yellow fairy book contains 48 tales, if i counted correctly. The silver age 19601970 marks the second chapter in the folio society s collaboration with marvel comics. This is the first of the fairy books that the folio society published with new illustrations in a large format. Each book consists of a vast collection of fairy tales from different cultures that mr. Olive fairy book folio society, 2012 the prince and princess in the forest but instead of springing on him and tearing him to pieces, they lay down on the ground and licked his hands. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. The folk lore society, or its president, say that their tales are not so true as the rest, and should not be published with the rest. The collection was assembled by scottish folklorist andrew lang although authorship of the stories is unknown.
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