China Miéville’s Perdido Street Station stands as one of the most influential and celebrated works in modern fantasy literature. Often credited with revitalizing the "weird fiction" subgenre, its richly imagined world and genre-defying narrative have captivated readers for over two decades. This literary milestone now receives the deluxe treatment from The Folio Society, marking its 25th anniversary with a meticulously crafted limited edition.
Scheduled for release in March 2025, this new hardcover edition spans 707 pages and is presented as a premium collector’s item. It features a newly written afterword by China Miéville himself, offering fresh insights into the novel's enduring legacy. Complementing the text are striking illustrations by artist Doug Bell, whose work brings the chaotic splendor of New Crobuzon to life. The volume includes eight black-and-white chapter opener illustrations, twelve full-color plates, and a detailed, immersive map of the sprawling city at the heart of the story.
IGN is proud to exclusively reveal select artwork from this upcoming Folio Society edition, including the intricate city map and key illustrated scenes. Explore the visuals in the gallery below:
Perdido Street Station – Exclusive Art Preview
About Perdido Street Station
Set in the sprawling metropolis of New Crobuzon—a city where arcane forces and industrial machinery coexist in uneasy tension—Perdido Street Station follows Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin, an eccentric scientist drawn into a terrifying mystery. When his experimental research goes horribly wrong, he unleashes a horrifying force upon the city, forcing him to assemble a desperate coalition of outcasts to stop it. As chaos spreads, the novel delves deep into themes of obsession, revolution, and the eerie beauty of the unknown.
This new Folio Society edition elevates the reading experience through its elegant design and artistic presentation. Miéville expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “I still find it incredible that something I wrote will become part of this beautiful collection. Working with The Folio Society has been a joy.”
Limited to just 500 copies globally, this special edition will be available for purchase starting [March 18, 2025] on The Folio Society’s official website.
In addition to this release, The Folio Society continues to expand its catalog with high-quality reprints of classic comics. For more exclusive previews, check out our coverage of DC: Batman and Marvel: Unforgettable Stories.
