The design for the clamshell box is nice - I like the use of endpaper design on the box, ties it together. You can change your cookie settings at any time. It would be interesting to hear from someone who received their copy and what they think of it? I have zero regrets about missing this LE, and I say that as a massive Dune fan (my LT username gives an indication of that). I guess it will be gone within a day or two of publishing. Cloth-covered, central-opening, clamshell box blocked and printed in gold and black with a design by Sam Weber. I much prefer the cover art for the Deluxe Edition. You might check out their regular edition. Keep an eye on your inbox for full details on how to order your D&AD Pencil. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. What Do We Know About DUNE: PART TWOs Cast? The case itself is what truly and mostly stands out, it is gorgeous and will make a definite object on say, a shelf. Ridiculous. 4-colour, double-sided, fold-out map redrawn by Sam Weber.
It also features a poster and expanded map and comes inside a cloth-covered clamshell case that features the Bene Gesserit. The extraordinary treatment befits Frank Herberts epic story, which is played out on Arrakis, or Dune a planet of nothingness, its torched wastelands home to a fierce nomadic people who stalk gargantuan sandworms the size of starships. I think it said theres 2 new illustrations but from 175 aud to 1150 aud its the most extraordinary rip off for mostly the same book with some nice touches. I will as said, never read this edition though, it is a collectible item. Could someone explain the Centipede Press version? leather) and printing techniques (mostly letterpress), and many times signed by the author if alive. A college essentialPart of Amazons Off to College Essentials, this Canon Pixma uses wi-fi to print from your phone, laptop, or tablet, Its finally here. Many fans hold Dune as a beloved title on their shelves and collect multiple editions (Im totally speaking from experience here). A great case does not 695 dollars make! As an Amazon Associate LFF earns from qualifying purchases. I bought it. Books thus protected from dust and sunlight have a much longer lifespan. Not because it is a "genre" book. Of course, this edition of Dune will probably sell out quickly and incentivize Folio to produce more of the same 128 gone inside three hours. I feel a bit sad for the eBay sellers buying this and posting it for $1800. Perhaps people who want to have better copy of Dune can buy it?
Whats more, they have managed to sell this new production at a price point similar to that of productions which would have had a higher cost of production due to use of materials such as leather, or time-intensive production techniques such as letterpress. Im not sure one is better than the other, though. If youre patient it occasionally goes on sale, too - though probably not anytime soon with the new film coming up. 
The box is nicely done, and if the limited edition had come first, I would have certainly gone for it.
It also comes with the Dune Companion, which features essays by Michael Dirda and Brian Herbert. In other news, the movie just got postponed all the way to next October. My LE avoidance remains intact. My book itself had a slight knock / bump on the spine, one can feel it slightly, but hardly see it, it`s nothing bad. I had originally assumed that Folio had to release theirs before the film so as to not clash with any other merchandising rights that Warner Brothers owned in conjunction with the film license for that December release window. It includes 12 colour illustrations (including 3 double-page spreads) by Sam Weber and endpaper maps by Martin Sanders. It elevates text and design to an experienceand thats no more evident than in the Societys spectacular latest release: a special limited-edition volume of Frank Herberts sci-fi epic Dune. I like the gold because it does give a desert influence and symbolically plays off the commodity aspect.
Has Folio ever released a series of LEs? Ive seen FS some out with a standard edition that is a toned down version of an LE before (e.g., Candide, Alice, etc. The books we select for publication are timelessand in the editions we produce, they will be enjoyed and valued now and in generations to come.. I have gotten used to these small things with FS books, they are not always immaculate (not even when Joe was there). If you want this, just buy their $135 book. The first half of Villeneuves live-action adaptation is set to come out on December 18, though it may get pushed back because of the pandemic. I just took a look at the regular edition, and I think it's safe to say that the 'Essays by Michael Dirda and Brian Herbert' are the introduction and the afterword from that edition.
But I admit to being a little saddened by this one. There's a huge difference between the way this was handled for The Wind in the Willows and this. Farseer 250 Signed edition (copies) - 250.00. Folio Society has unveiled a new limited-edition hardcover version of Dune, in celebration of Herberts 100th birthday. I have the stabdard edition which i love. They've done it recently with Lovecraft, I Am Legend, and Monte Cristo, and they've really been doing it from time to time since 1960 when a few regular titles were also available in special bindings, numbered and signed by the artist. Your email address will not be published. No harm done that I can see - producing it hasn't cost much creative effort so doesn't seem likely to be at the expense of any other book, and it will make some money which may be used well if they ever again publish something that hasn't much hope of paying its way. Posted by Phil on Sep 30, 2020 in All, Art, Books, drama, Film, News, sci-fi, thriller | 0 comments. An unmoved shrug from me, to whom Dune only signifies the one David Lynch movie I left early. FS have managed to capitalize by repackaging assets from a production which is currently still available and has been reprinted many times, at a premium in time for the Dune theatrical release. This is a real shame, they had a great opportunity to commission additional art from Sam Weber for this version, which might at least justify the price. So I'm not sure that in this case FS deserves the criticism from the Old Guard. Essays by Michael Dirda and Brian Herbert 72 pages 11 x 8. This is a very common practice in the fine press world - offering a limited number of copies of an edition specially dressed up for an extra premium. As for the rest of the specs, the book is printed in black and gold ink on Abbey Pure paper sourced from responsibly managed forests (with the illustrations printed on Modigliani paper), and set in Dante, with Helvetica Neue and Black Tulip as display faces. I'm sure the quality is up to par, Folio Society does not disappoint, but this is clearly intended for very hungry collectors.
Im firmly in the camp of those who recognize that FS is a business that has been barely surviving and I want them to be successful financially.
My Dune LE finally arrived in Australia, 26 days after being ordered. Unnecessary considering an already (very) fine edition is available.
This would be fine if it was in the 300 Pound price range max.
If youre considering bringing this very fancy edition of Dune to your shelf, dont wait. Centipede Press Dune artwork by Mark Molnar: I dont think the premium in price can be attributed to Sam Webbers signature surely since Book of the New Sun had his and the much more valuable Neil Gaiman and Gene Wolfes for quite a bit less. I'm planning to "hand number" my standard edition FS Dune, and offer it for sale at only GBP 250. Claim one for yourself at The Folio Societys website. Weve been waiting months to see a (moving) look at Denis Villeneuves. 12 x 8 x 3. Everyone got the mail? Show me someone who's willing to spend $700 for a book, not because it's old, rare, and hard to find, but because it's new and kept artificially scarce by a book publisher so they can get away with a 4-figure markup percentage.
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I really like the Sam Weber art though, and if they'd added several more pieces for the LE that might have made my decision tougher. Paper is thicker and more tactile, yellow/gold ink speaks for itself.
This exceptionally crafted new limited edition is a celebration of the novels literary magnitude and will be treasured by collectors for a lifetime. Just noticed they put the counter up, 105 gone so far. This seems far too expensive given that the illustrations are the same as the regular edition Is it just me? FS this is really a let down. But there is a real lack of creativity and passion here.
Mine has now arrived (although I haven't had a chance to open it yet). Obsessively focused on typography, illustration and tactile craft, what the 73-year-old publisher does is editorial magic. 500 is a stonking amount to pay for a single book. It's a big beast, same dimensions as Ulysses. Dates? This edition of Dune is a complete ripoff compared to that, as it has nothing at this level. or had more to offer, in particular more illustrations.
I would buy the series unnumbered as well, maybe theres my shot to owning these books which youll have to shell out 4000ish $$$ to own.
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First time i have said this .. shame on you Follo Society. 500 hand-numbered copies illustrated by Sam Weber Limitation tip signed by the artist Bound in cloth printed and blocked with a design by Sam Weber Endpapers printed in gold ink with a design by Sam Weber Frontispiece and 13 colour illustrations (including 3 double-page spreads) printed on Modigliani paper 10 black-and-white chapter headings 512 pages set in Dante with Helvetica Neue and Black Tulip as display Printed on Abbey Pure paper in black and gold inks Red page tops Ribbon marker 11 x 8. 500 for a what is effectively a limited edition special binding of a book that was already re-printed several times by Folio in its original form? The book contains 13 color illustrations by Weber, an award-winning illustrator. Its been 55 years since Frank Herbert brought Dune to the world. Just disappointing to think of all the other science fiction classics that could have been given a proper LE treatment. The item "Folio Society DUNE Signed Deluxe Limited Edition NUMBER 11" is in sale since Saturday, October 10, 2020. I do like the idea of this LE Dune. They are riding the wave of the Dune movie release. I did wonder why they never released this edition closer to the actual release when hype would have secured a faster sell-out (not that 24 hours is a bad record in the grand scheme of things aside from bragging rights). It follows the Folio Societys previous release of a Dune collectors editionbut unlike that version, the limited-edition Dune will only have 500 hand-numbered copies released. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom. Can't connect to my account ( stuck at the ROW store login page). If demand is as high as you're worried about, it is entirely possible that Jerad could issue a second unsigned print run. Take for example Suntup Editions, all of their books are exquisite and sell out almost instantly. HARD pass. A set of paperbacks with all of the Dune books from 1992 that I read as a kid, and I will also buy the Centipede version, when it comes out. Folio Societys limited-edition version of Dune is available on their website and costs $695. >heres an easy way to make some quick money with a minimum of additional effort. It's almost as if there has been a worldwide cataclysmic event which has ripped up their production schedules, screwed distribution, decimated their Autumn list and given a just-profitable company cashflow problems, isn't it? As it is, there seems to be little reason for this edition except to make money (again, in the words of Jerry Seinfeld, not that there is anything wrong with that). Holding out hope i luck out and buy the centipede press version in time when its released. FS just moved those, as well as the appendices, to the companion volume. It elevates text and design to an experienceand thats no more evident than in the Societys spectacular latest release: a special limited-edition volume of Frank Herberts sci-fi epic, Limited to just 500 hand-numbered copies, the book is illustrated (and signed) by. Do you think they are sitting there in the Clove building thinking: b**er, we should have charged a bit more? This item is in the category "Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable". dont want a box for my book or to be afraid to open my book. The extra goodies aren't nice enough, the box that houses the book, while having some beautiful art, is useless as books are meant for reading. Bound in cloth with endpapers featuring gold ink, the set, full of designs from Sam Weber, is a stunner. too fancy. On FB there are droves of them, driven by the FS's copy of Dune, and many people replying "oh it's not going to be anywhere near as nice as Centipede Press' copy.". While I understand where the criticism of this release comes from - it's not a "true" LE, rather a quick dressing-up job of minimal effort - FS did no editing, typesetting, etc., just commissioned Sam Weber to do a couple extra illustrations, a variant binding and a Solander sarcophagus, and moved the introduction and the afterword to a separate volume, but this is not something new for FS. From the all the comments, I have concluded that the people willing to spend $700USD on overpriced limited edition Dune materials are not the same sort of people that hang out in the Dune subreddit. Definitely an upgrade from the other fine edition. How unfortunate, the day you were able to take some photos turned out to be one of those rare overcast days in England! Bleh. Only two illustrations are extra. Despite the added hours I'd say this Dune has proved to be at least as successful as Mort and Farseer given its substantially higher asking price. At 300 I might have gone for it, but as I do not have the standard, this might push me into buying that instead. And it looks like the "commentary volume" is just the intro and afterword from the regular Folio Society edition separated out into a separate volume, along with, for some reason (page count), the appendices from the book itself.
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Copy this page's address to your clipboard. I was really interested as I scrolled through the pictures then I went to the price and immediately went - Ha, nah! But, it should be a high profit margin item for FS - 197 sold already!
Edit: Welp, there goes Christmas. You can check out a few pieces below. I have no interest in reading any more though.
> I think this Dune will easily retain it's value should I decide against keeping it. But I just can't justify in my mind spending $700 on a single book, even if.
The price on this is also far beyond what I'd pay for a mere collectible piece. The issue with this one is, that for the price it is poor value for 500. The Dune artwork from Mark Molnar looks epic: There are 5 limited editions on the folio page if anyone wants to buy: How do I join the reservation list for Centipede Press Dune?
In short, it's without doubt the superior production in every facet over the original. For the value I have spent, I feel like I bought a book on eBay with a high price. Jesus, $700 is a monster price for this. Easier, as I do not own the original FS edition. Looks like a nice production but for $750 shipped (USD) there is no way I am willing to duplicate the lovely standard edition I already own and spent more than $100 on. I look forward to Centipede's offering. This edition, limited to 500 hand-numbered copies, comes in a presentation box. The sci-fi novel introduced Paul Atreides and the desert planet of Arrakis. For more, make sure youre following us on our Instagram @io9dotcom. But nojust can't do it. That is a significant chunk of change to consider spending unless you have the wealth of the Padishah Emperor. No worm tooth? In the digital age, information is served to us instantaneously, the publisher writes. All this for $560 more than just the book. As we express surprise at this, I am sure in turn many newer FS fans would be quite perplexed as to why FS would publish books like Liber Bestiarum, Micrographia, Dr. Zhivago, etc. God Emperor have Mercy on my soul. We have placed cookies on your computer to help make this website better.
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For less than that price I could have gotten Lyras Books gorgeous Stardust, letterpress printed, hand-bound in full leather, and signed by the author Neil Gaiman and the artist.
I own the standard Folio edition (I love it). It is a place where water is sacred and where to shed a tear is the most taboo of all sacrifices. There are MANY people who do that, but those new books are generally made with premium materials (e.g. The more I think about it the more it feels like a cash-in rather than a well thought out book - gimmicks like the separate map and 'print', the separation of the introduction and afterword from the main book, the lack of sufficient added value from the standard edition. I'm happy for FS and the buyers who clearly want this edition. I was interested to see this. Those comparisons show that they definitely played with the color balance. Illustrated and signed by Sam Weber, and encased in a spectacular presentation box, only 500 hand-numbered copies of Dune will ever be made.
I've also been disappointed to see so many random new people asking about these books.
I kind of wish we wouldn't blare this stuff out to everybody, especially people I've never seen post on any of the boards that are suddenly popping up. Just picked up CP's Something Wicked too, so can't really justify the extra outlay on another expensive version of Dune this year. Also the ribbon bookmark (which I think should be standard anyway for Folio) and the clamshell box picture. Learn how your comment data is processed. Arrived today. And youll want to be fully versed in what youre getting if youre thinking about buying it. Totally not worth it. Just to chime in, Ive been waiting for a reply from Andrew for two weeks and have chased twice including phone calls - no response at all! With no pouch of spice? I like the new cover more, but that still does not justify the price. Denis Villeneuves adaptation of Dune is on its way to Arrakis, so it seems like theres never been a better time to crack open a copy of Frank Herberts science fiction classic. If the LE had ALL new illustrations, then I probably would have ordered, however churning out pretty much the same illustrations devalues a LE. Press J to jump to the feed. The slipcase reproduces the undulating landscape of Arrakis, while the binding, printed and blocked on metallic buckram, depicts Paul Atreides, his eyes blocked in the unforgettable blue within blue. At $695, the edition may not be a casual purchasebut its craft is at the heart of the ethos of The Folio Society. Stock count down to 20 wont last long now. Is this the second quickest book to sell out? It's slightly larger, but has fewer pages. I bought it when there were 69 left. The cloth binding is also untreated and so you can feel the fibres more intimately though this does mean inevitable fraying of the material. Prices? This version of Dune will set you back $695. Yours for only 500 quid. Frank Herberts phenomenal tale of far-future desert warriors, fallible messiahs, and interplanetary intrigue is newly crafted as a magnificent limited edition from The Folio Society.
Dune is a landmark science fiction novel first published in 1965 and the first in a 6-book saga penned by author Frank Herbert.
At the time of writing only 208 of the 500 copies remain. Wow! Ugh, this makes me particularly salty given the Centipede edition is round the corner. This topic is not marked as primarily about any work, author or other topic. . In addition to the illustrations and a map, a beautifully bound Dune commentary comes with the set. For anyone who receives this, it'd be really nice to share some pictures Coming soon Limited edition The Farseer Trilogy with 2 brand new stunning illustrations from award winning artist David Palumbo, a silk ribbon bookmark and a new introduction from G R R Martin 500 pounds please.
It features new art from Sam Weber, who also worked on the collectors edition, and is signed by him as well. I read the second Dune book and thought it was worthwhile doing so, though it wasn't up to the standard set by the first in the series. But like this it's simply a few extras added to an already existing edition, not enough to justify 425 Pounds more. What needed to come about came about, and that's enough for me.
For what it's worth, the box is meant to protect the book while it's NOT being read. The extras are okay, but not enough to justify this price increase compared to the regular edition.
I'll try to get my hands on the CP edition when it's released, which at least gives the opportunity of building up the series. I've been umming and ahhing over this since yesterday, even had it in my cart this morning. I just received a shipping email.
The editors of The Folio Society describe themselves as producing carefully crafted editions of the worlds finest literatureand, well, to put it bluntly, theyre selling themselves short. Watch Thandiwe Newton in the Gods Country trailer, This August ARROW brings us La Haine, Bliss, Eyes Without A Face, Subspecies and more, Watch Justin Long and Kate Bosworth in the trailer for Neil LaButes House of Darkness, Book Club 2 The Next Chapter gets a release date, Krysten Ritter to star in Orphan Black: Echoes, Cool Short: Azraelle by Chad Michael Ward, Cool Art: Top Gun, Tombstone, Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, The Lost Boys, Psycho, The Running Man, They Live and Akira, Ana de Armas is Marilyn Monroe in the new trailer for Andrew Dominiks Blonde, 500 hand-numbered copies illustrated by Sam Weber, Bound in cloth printed and blocked with a design by Sam Weber, Endpapers printed in gold ink with a design by Sam Weber, Frontispiece and 13 colour illustrations (including 3 double-page spreads) printed on Modigliani paper, 512 pages set in Dante with Helvetica Neue and Black Tulip as display, Printed on Abbey Pure paper in black and gold inks, Essays by Michael Dirda and Brian Herbert 72 pages 11 x 8, 4-colour, double-sided, fold-out map redrawn by Sam Weber, Print for framing printed on Natural Evolution paper10 x 7, Cloth-covered, central-opening, clamshell box blocked and printed in gold and black with a design by Sam Weber12 x 8 x 3. Just added to Folio LE page.
Lol.Dune is a classic but this might be the most cynical thing I've seen FS do$700 USD for a variant binding and two new illustrations??? I'm not one for conspiracies but on reflection that makes it rather suspicious, or very lucky timing, on Folio's part.
The way I under stand it, it's got only one 'really' new illustration in the book, there might be one other, or it's just the previous cover in its non-coloured version - and I think the cover with the eyes looked better, and then there's the book cover / the box with their images. But it's clearly selling very well. Widely considered one of the greatest works within the sci-fi genre, Dune has been the subject of various film and TV adaptations, including the 2021-released film directed by Denis Villeneuve. Are the images yet? Im totally new to CP and Google doesnt reveal anything useful! I love this new design much more, and I have yet to purchase the non-limited edition. I'm kind of offended. The rest of the crap isn't even worth $100 extra.
As a comparison, Neil Gaiman's Stardust by Lyra's Books cost 450. I think its a nice edition, if I was a person with disposable income I certainly would have brought it. I know sales speak for themselves, and with just 500 copies this likely wont last that long, but it might not be a terrible idea to email the FS with our thoughts. Perhaps they wont care, after all generating revenue is paramount, but wouldnt take more than a few minutes to register our dissatisfaction with this edition. Not at all well thought out is the gold revision's visually-illiterate substitution of the colophon. I like the two colour printing, which I don't think anyone has mentioned yet. Greed, looks really nice but i wouldn't pay more than 150. It's going to sell out today. Maybe someone has more insight but this also feels like something FS was planning on releasing way back but held back for whatever reason. And now, via io9, The Folio Society is releasing one of the most gorgeous limited edition versions of Dune Ive ever seen. Amy Ratcliffe is the Managing Editor for Nerdist and the author ofThe Jedi Mind, available for pre-order now. Props to whoever ponies up for this. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our, https://www.foliosociety.com/uk/dune-limited-edition.html, https://art.marcsimonetti.com/dune-by-frank-herbert. Is that picture straight out of Lawrence Of Arabia? I am a sucker, and love Dune, so purchased a copy. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 'Signed' but only on a tipped-in plate? And yet the planet is also humanitys sole source of spice, the mysterious, addictive substance that underpins the workings of the galaxy-wide Padishah Empire. The book itself is in perfect condition and very impressive. Re Dune series limited editions from Centipede Press, Jerard says: Yeahit's what I've been saying. Over the years his words have appeared inNational Geographic, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Mental_Flossand many other venues. As others have noted the symmetry of the lettering of the spine in the original is well thought out. A collectors edition of DUNE from The Folio Society to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Frank Herberts tale of far-future desert warriors, fallible messiahs and interplanetary intrigue. If you can deal with Justine shes a lot more reliable. Its still expensive but not to this extreme.
I will not buy an FS book with innapropriate use of this colophon - unfortunately, this is now what most folio books come with. Easy pass for me if they are not committing to the whole series, unlike Centipede Press.
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