I'm sure. The artwork for Kim is delightful. Perhaps you'll appreciate the Kipling Folios I have. I got them for $10 off ebay in "fine" condition (the slipcase has minor scuffing, but the books are pristine) from a public library in California.
Have you read The Egyptian by Mika Waltari, by any chance? As far as historical fiction goes, I hear that's the cream of the crop. It's not very well-known as it was originally written in Finnish and never became a hit in English-speaking countries, but by all accounts from other anons on Yea Forums, it's a great read. I've been trying to find a "new" or "fine" copy of it for ages, but to no avail.
Do you own the folio edition of Lovecraft? Thoughts on it? I've been debating on getting it to add to the archives but it'd largely be a decorative item in my home given the sheer number of Lovecraft reprints I own.
>seems to capture the Lovecraftian ethos perfectly Read more before you splurge on expensive novelties. It's clear you are still developing your senses, spend your money and energy growing your mental library so you know what's worth the investment.
If you enjoy horror, then Lovecraft is worth reading in his entirety. His fiction carries great range in the genre and they are very easy reads. One of my all-time favorite short stories is actually one of his less popular ones! You never know what gems you'll discover until you try it yourself.
I love this version of Moby Dick, I finally retired my other copies after snatching this one locally.
Gabriel Mitchell
Thanks for the advice, user. I was sorely tempted to buy the LE Call of C'thulhu, but it would've been foolish as I've yet to even read Lovecraft. That said, I really do think the design is gorgeous.
But you're absolutely right - there's no point in spending hundreds of dollars on a pricey novelty if I couldn't be sure I'd love it for more than the look. The reason I bought Folio's AGoT is because I do deeply love the series; I've been invested in the world for over 10 years.
I also love the EP Moby Dick, but look at this beautiful rendition from Folio; it's absolutely gorgeous.
Nice, but I don't think my autism could handle Just So Stories and The Jungle Book in one set and a separate Second Jungle Book.
Never heard of The Egyptian but I'll give it a look.
Connor Powell
>lit >literature sigh
Ryan Richardson
Please fuck off. This is some embarrassing pleb shit.
Easton Perez
seconded
Jaxon Adams
Pointless elitism. It fits the purpose of the board whether you like it or not. My favorite professor in college is a Pulitzer Prize winner you'd all recognize and he always made fun of people like you that try so hard to pretend you're above genre fiction or pop literature. I'm not sure if the Second Jungle Book comes as a set, but good luck completing your collection.
Levi Bell
folio society books are pretty easy to find second hand. a lot of the standard ones don't hold their value so you can usually pick them up pretty cheaply. in my town there's an antiquarian bookshop that has a bargain shelf, everything £3, they usually have a few FS on there. i think the cheapest i ever bought one was 50p. or try your local oxfam bookshop. they usually have a bunch of them
Henry Hall
>Bad or translation antique translations this has been repeated several times on here but i've never seen an actual example
