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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? To control Arrakis is to control all.

In addition to the illustrations and a map, a beautifully bound Dune commentary comes with the set. D&AD Masterclasses power up careers and future proof businesses by It is a place where water is sacred and where to shed a tear is the most taboo of all sacrifices. I've also been disappointed to see so many random new people asking about these books. 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. 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. This certainly won't be left around come morning time in the UK. Illustrated and signed by Sam Weber, and encased in a spectacular presentation box, only 500 hand-numbered copies of Dune will ever be made. 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. Clearly a success but as a FSD and lifelong Dune fan such a let down.

(Im not counting LEs that were substantially different versions of things theyd printed before, like Dracula, Tristram Shandy, or Doctor Zhivago). FS just moved those, as well as the appendices, to the companion volume. If the LE had ALL new illustrations, then I probably would have ordered, however churning out pretty much the same illustrations devalues a LE. . Essays by Michael Dirda and Brian Herbert 72 pages 11 x 8. I'm happy for FS and the buyers who clearly want this edition. 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. As a comparison, Neil Gaiman's Stardust by Lyra's Books cost 450.

I think it's interesting the surprise at how much disposable income SFF fans have to spend on these editions. Prices? Zachary Petit is an editor-at-large for PRINT, the former editor-in-chief of PRINT magazine, and the author of The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing andTreat Ideas Like Cats. Your email address will not be published. The book contains 13 color illustrations by Weber, an award-winning illustrator. https://io9.gizmodo.com/this-limited-edition-dune-novel-is-gorgeous-and-flowing- https://markmolnar.artstation.com/projects/xVX6m, https://www.foliosociety.com/row/dune-limited-edition.html. However as I bought the original version, this doesn't really offer me anything hugely more substantial. I was interested to see this. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Folio Societys limited-edition version of Dune is available on their website and costs $695. Folio pls give us the other 5 books in the series and not more versions of the first book. If youre patient it occasionally goes on sale, too - though probably not anytime soon with the new film coming up. Dune is a landmark science fiction novel first published in 1965 and the first in a 6-book saga penned by author Frank Herbert. 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. The book itself is in perfect condition and very impressive. It also features a poster and expanded map and comes inside a cloth-covered clamshell case that features the Bene Gesserit. The case itself is what truly and mostly stands out, it is gorgeous and will make a definite object on say, a shelf. I have no interest in reading any more though. You can watch the trailer for Denis Villeneuves Dune here. Secondary prices for this volume on eBay will be amusing to monitor over time. It needs a little more than the signature of the artist, a commentary and a nice box to justify this price tag. The rest of the crap isn't even worth $100 extra. 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. Im not sure one is better than the other, though. Paper is thicker and more tactile, yellow/gold ink speaks for itself. 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. I just received a shipping email. This seems far too expensive given that the illustrations are the same as the regular edition Is it just me? But there is a real lack of creativity and passion here. This edition of Dune is a complete ripoff compared to that, as it has nothing at this level. Has Folio ever released a series of LEs? The issue with this one is, that for the price it is poor value for 500. As others have noted the symmetry of the lettering of the spine in the original is well thought out. or had more to offer, in particular more illustrations. I am a sucker, and love Dune, so purchased a copy. But it's clearly selling very well. It turns out that the LE contains a bonus recipe for sandworm stew, signed by Gordon Ramsay. 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. 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. Ugh, this makes me particularly salty given the Centipede edition is round the corner. 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. dont want a box for my book or to be afraid to open my book. Keep an eye on your inbox for full details on how to order your D&AD Pencil. Take for example Suntup Editions, all of their books are exquisite and sell out almost instantly. Editors Note: Nerdist is a subsidiary of Legendary Digital Networks. Definitely an upgrade from the other fine edition. The signed Farseer trilogy sold out in 4 hours! 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. 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. The sci-fi novel introduced Paul Atreides and the desert planet of Arrakis. Its been 55 years since Frank Herbert brought Dune to the world. 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. Limited to just 500 hand-numbered and signed copies, the lavishly illustrated edition is accompanied by a print and commentary volume, and is housed in a beautiful cloth-bound presentation box. Over the years his words have appeared inNational Geographic, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Mental_Flossand many other venues. Please note, this title is restricted to one per customer. I think the book is quite a bit larger than the standard edition, isn't it? Doesn't appear to be any changes to typography, text for both editions line up perfectly page for page, word for word. I understand the price is a bit higher but they have sold more expensive Limited editions. For more, make sure youre following us on our Instagram @io9dotcom. What needed to come about came about, and that's enough for me. I even prefer the original cover. I bought the regular edition right away, but this holds no interest for me. 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. This edition, limited to 500 hand-numbered copies, comes in a presentation box.

In addition to the new art, the limited-edition copy of Dune comes with a 72-page companion novel that includes an essay from Michael Dirda and a piece by author Brian Herbert, whos continued the Dune series after his fathers death. Posted by Phil on Sep 30, 2020 in All, Art, Books, drama, Film, News, sci-fi, thriller | 0 comments. God Emperor have Mercy on my soul. For those who care about such things, I ordered pretty much as soon as this thread was started and received number 7, so it seems that FS is sticking (at least roughly) to a first-come-first-served allocation of numbers. But I admit to being a little saddened by this one. It features new art from Sam Weber, who also worked on the collectors edition, and is signed by him as well. Only two illustrations are extra. The books complex world-building and political intrigue have inspired multiple on-screen adaptationsthe newest of which is scheduled to release later in 2020 from Denis Villeneuve. Edit: Welp, there goes Christmas. Not because it is a "genre" book. 500 is a stonking amount to pay for a single book. You might check out their regular edition. At the time of writing only 208 of the 500 copies remain. I think its a nice edition, if I was a person with disposable income I certainly would have brought it. There are MANY people who do that, but those new books are generally made with premium materials (e.g. Bleh. I'm not one for conspiracies but on reflection that makes it rather suspicious, or very lucky timing, on Folio's part. 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. 12 x 8 x 3. Are the images yet? Ridiculous. For what it's worth, the box is meant to protect the book while it's NOT being read. Books thus protected from dust and sunlight have a much longer lifespan. This is why Folio books are the perfect tonic. I feel a bit sad for the eBay sellers buying this and posting it for $1800. They are riding the wave of the Dune movie release. I will as said, never read this edition though, it is a collectible item. They go in so many different directions with each of the one-off LEs I'm familiar with, I imagine a series of similarly-sized solander boxes with the same general stylistic themes would look gorgeous. Wow! Required fields are marked *. No worm tooth? I much prefer the cover art for the Deluxe Edition. Yours for only 500 quid. Limited to just 500 hand-numbered copies, the book is illustrated (and signed) by Sam Weberwhose work also appears in Folios Fahrenheit 451 and Lord of the Flieshoused in a gorgeous cloth-bound clamshell box, and comes with a print and a volume of commentary. Now I'm thinking maybe Folio, officially or unofficially, got the inside scoop that Dune was going to be delayed and made a move on shifting their stock whilst it was still in the public eye. 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. With no pouch of spice? 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. 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). An unmoved shrug from me, to whom Dune only signifies the one David Lynch movie I left early. It's slightly larger, but has fewer pages. Paper, size most notably (even the poster, though smaller of size). I think it's overpriced like everybody else here, but I really wanted it \_()_/. It also comes with the Dune Companion, which features essays by Michael Dirda and Brian Herbert. Yes, priced too high for what it brings to the table.

another negative is that it includes something by Brian. 70% of limitation is gone, another 150 to go Clearly Folio Society read its audience as they are down to 150 copies as I write this. Theres so much content in the book that would made for amazing illustrations too. And youll want to be fully versed in what youre getting if youre thinking about buying it.

I've been umming and ahhing over this since yesterday, even had it in my cart this morning. Normally LEs are sent by courier, and even reach this side of the world in ten days, but Dune was sent untracked standard post and arrived in the big white Spanish post bag despite paying a premium fee for a LE to be shipped by courier - disappointing. 750 usd after shipping is crazy. Weve been waiting months to see a (moving) look at Denis Villeneuves. I have the stabdard edition which i love. The essay collection, meanwhile, features work by Michael Dirda and Brian Herbert (Frank Herberts son), alongside a double-sided fold-out map redrawn by Weber. I dug up an email from 2017 when I asked Jerad about the books and let him know I wanted the whole set. Everyone got the mail? 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. See the world's best creative advertising, design, craft, culture and Impact work of 2022. For the value I have spent, I feel like I bought a book on eBay with a high price.

There's a huge difference between the way this was handled for The Wind in the Willows and this. I'm kind of offended. Also the ribbon bookmark (which I think should be standard anyway for Folio) and the clamshell box picture. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Claim one for yourself at The Folio Societys website. But, it should be a high profit margin item for FS - 197 sold already! 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. 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? You can take a video tour of the entire package below. Where you one of the 500 who managed to get hold of it? focussing on the creative skills of tomorrow taught by the stars of today. 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). 503 error for half a day now. 695 Dollars. I will not buy an FS book with innapropriate use of this colophon - unfortunately, this is now what most folio books come with. Cloth-covered, central-opening, clamshell box blocked and printed in gold and black with a design by Sam Weber. How unfortunate, the day you were able to take some photos turned out to be one of those rare overcast days in England! I like the two colour printing, which I don't think anyone has mentioned yet. 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. 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 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. If you can deal with Justine shes a lot more reliable. Ive seen FS some out with a standard edition that is a toned down version of an LE before (e.g., Candide, Alice, etc. I dont really understand why you would keep the limitation low, if demand is at such a high. Those comparisons show that they definitely played with the color balance. Resales are up on Ebay already - for 800! And limitation is not artificial - technically handmade products, so producing large volumes would take excessive time. You can change your cookie settings at any time. 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. I like the cover of the normal edition with the sparkly blue eyes. The book looks gorgeous, but sadly it appears to be sold out. I bought it when there were 69 left. Success is measured by speed, and we can dispose of the written word at the click of a mouse. I look forward to Centipede's offering. But anyway, it's obviously worked for FS so fair play to them. The counter got down to 32 but it's climbed back up to 114. imperium chronicles

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