This is a beautiful rendition of this exceptional story. That's why I ordered a FS copy.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
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Open the pages and enter the labyrinthine House, where tides fill the monumental Halls, and the corridors and vestibules are home to thousands upon thousands of statues. This is the realm of Piranesi, the titular character of Susanna Clarke's poignant novel that examines, among other things, the beauty and sorrow of solitude. It is a truly ingenious puzzle of a book – one that’s best discovered firsthand. The less you know at the outset, the more captivated you'll be. Bound in deep blues and gleaming golds, this Folio edition is as beautiful and enigmatic as its contents. The artist Julin De Narvaez has distilled the mystery and majesty of the House into six gorgeous illustrations, while a brand-new afterword by the author offers a glimpse into the sparks of inspiration that led to Piranesi's creation.
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A handsome book, from the gilded page top to the cut-away slipcase through which the cover peeps. Finely printed and bound, the book may seem a little expensive, but its quality dispels all concerns about the price.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Great edition, excellent gift for my wife, but the kids get the most enjoyment so far — I read to them, won’t risk them handling it ;)
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Stunningly beautiful !
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Beautiful book. It’s a gift for a dear friend should has wanted the book very, very much and never expected to receive it. Everything about the book is just perfect.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Love the illustrations
Quality: 5
Perfect quality, so beautiful !
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
It's an incredibly beautiful book and I'm glad to own it. I just wish there were more illustrations, but what's included is excellent.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 3
It’s a beautiful design, my favourite book I own now.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Beautiful illustrations, but expected more for the price
Quality: 4
Value for money: 1
Beautiful book. I don't like the more modern art in some of their books, but this one they nailed the atmosphere of the book with the interior art.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Enchanting.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
So many symbolical layers
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
'Piranesi is a great example of a great book and a great design. The Folio Society's printing production is outstanding. Particularly 'Piranesi" is one of the best quality examples: the illustrations are exclusive. It is a great book from any point of view.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Gorgeous book with quality materials!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
The quality of this book is astounding. From the feel of the paper to the quality of the hardcover. I am genuinely surprised by how high of a quality the book is.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Gorgeous book. A thing of beauty.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
First time customer, very happy with the quality and feel of the book. It’s obviously a marvel to look at as well. I’m enjoying the read so far.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
So beautiful and well-crafted.a work of fine art.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
In an attempt to differentiate this review from my Murakami collection, I love Julian De Navarez interpretations of a world I've had trouble visualizing in their illustrations. Bonus points for the gold inlay at the tops of the pages that I didn't notice the first time I picked up the book.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5