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7 Awesome Folio Society Books. That Price Tag Though…

You like pretty books, right?

Well, there’s this publisher that goes above and beyond when it comes to making desirable books. The Folio Society is a UK-based publisher of hardbacks only and their books are beautiful. They publish illustrated editions of classics of fiction and non- fiction.

Just take a look at these examples of their awesomness.

1. The Great Gatsby

Great Gatsby Folio

 

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2. Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Folio edition of Breakfast at Tiffany's

 

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3. Beloved

Beloved Folio Edition

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4. Heart of Darkness

Heart of Darkness

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6. Dune

Dune

 

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7. Lord of the Flies

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And the price? Well, Dune will set you back 75 pounds. That’s about 120 dollars. Yeah, they’re not cheap.

So. Which one did you like the best?

This post originally appeared on Book Riot, where I dwell during the wee hours.