Folio Society
Folio Society ‘Classic’ Fairy Tales
An illustrated collector’s guide and list of all the books in the Folio Society’s facsimile series of classic fairy tales, beautifully illustrated by Golden Age masters.
Folio Society
Folio Society Lang’s Rainbow Fairy Books
An illustrated collector’s guide to spectacular Folio Society Rainbow Fairy collection – each book contains illustrations by a different top contemporary artist, and an introduction by a well-known author, and is bound in stunning decorative cloth with metallic accents.
Beautiful Illustrations
Children’s Literature & Fairy Tales
How to find the most beautiful editions of children’s books, including both vintage and contemporary designs, and beautiful illustrations.
Children's Literature
MinaLima’s Interactive Illustrated Classics Series
Updated 2022. All the books in MinaLima’s Interactive Classics series. Includes video reviews.
Fairy Tales & Folklore
1970s World Folk & Fairy Tales Collection
I’ve added a new page on Muller’s vintage World Fairy Tale Collections, with lovely tales from countries all around the world.
Illustrated Bibliography
Janet & Anne Grahame Johnstone – Incredibly Talented Twin Illustrators
My latest illustrated bibliography is a complete list of the fantasy, mythological and children’s books published by twin illustrators Janet & Anne Grahame Johnstone.
Illustrated Bibliography
Errol Le Cain – Master of Design and Colour in Children’s Book Illustration
New resource: A complete annotated illustrated bibliography of the work of master illustrator Errol Le Cain
Fairy Tales & Folklore
East of the Sun, West of the Moon: A Taschen vs Folio Society Comparison
A comparison between the loveliest editions of East of the Sun, West of the Moon with Kay Nielsen’s incomparable illustrations: Folio Society, Taschen and Calla Editions. Includes video review.
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Rockport’s Delightful Classics Reimagined Series
Updated 2019. Rockport’s Classics Reimagined is a library of stunning collector’s editions of unabridged classic novels illustrated with a fresh new take by contemporary artists from around the world. Includes video review.
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Folio Society & Barnes and Noble Leatherbound Classics (A Christmas Book Haul)
A fun book haul with lots of folio society and barnes & noble leatherbound books to enjoy