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Jan 01, 2023 07:17AM
These Folio Society editions are so beautiful.
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Gerhard wrote: "These Folio Society editions are so beautiful."They absolutely are. I'm attempting a 'no spend year', so I ordered this and The Book of the New Sun as a final send-off to my wallet. I'm pretty happy with my choice. I'm reading at half-speed at the moment because I'm so busy taking in the sheer majesty of the damn thing.
Coffee&Quasars wrote: "Gerhard wrote: "These Folio Society editions are so beautiful."They absolutely are. I'm attempting a 'no spend year', so I ordered this and The Book of the New Sun as a final send-off to my walle..."
I've seen that Gene Wolfe on the website, it is extraordinary. Even the non-limited Dune edition at £100 is ZAR2052,08 in our local currency. One can only dream!
Gerhard wrote: "Coffee&Quasars wrote: "Gerhard wrote: "These Folio Society editions are so beautiful."They absolutely are. I'm attempting a 'no spend year', so I ordered this and The Book of the New Sun as a fin..."
The Dune did tempt me, but I somehow already have two copies despite not having read it yet, which feels like a major omission for a sci-fi fan. I plan to change that this year for sure.
