Beautiful design and overall great quality make this book a highlight of my collection.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
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<blockquote style="color: #d05c14;">‘Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future.’<br/><ol><li><em>Guardian</em> </li></ol></blockquote>Iain M. Banks’ first science-fiction novel introduces one of the most iconic creations in speculative literature: the Culture, a far future interstellar civilization populated by humans and sophisticated artificial intelligences. From Horza’s last-minute escape, that starts the book with a literal bang, to the space pirates, orbital stations, deadly games and vast icebergs that populate this epic space opera, Banks barely gives the reader a moment to catch their breath. With an imagination as vast as the Culture itself, Banks was one of the true innovators of the genre, and Consider Phlebas is an electrifying first step into a remarkable universe. For this special illustrated edition, artist Dániel Taylor has created a breath-taking collection of images capturing the exotic thrills of a modern science-fiction classic, including a special hidden illustration printed on the inside of the slipcase. The binding is blocked in blue and orange foils, with a field of burning stars continuing onto the exterior of the slipcase; a spectacular finishing touch on an unmissable collectors’ edition.
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Wonderful book! Worth every cent. Quality is top notch.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Amazing book. Truly a masterpiece.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
It is still in it's waxed paper because it's a Christmas treat for myself and my partner. Heavy tome in a quite luxurious sleeve though. Christmas can't come soon enough as we both love this book.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Great book
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
I also got Player Of Games, hope you guys release Use Of Weapons :)
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
I have not read it yet, but I expect to enjoy it.
Quality: 4
Value for money: 4
Quality's as good as always, and the art is, as ever, a fantastic complement to the text. VfM, you're in an awkward position -- are you an excellent, but expensive, premium hardback? Or a bargain, entry-level, fine press?
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
I recently started purchasing quality books and will say that I was not particularly happy with another big publisher’s product, but Folio’s are absolutely wonde
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Christmas gift for the homie - he loved it!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
An absolute must-have for Iain Banks fans. The first volume I've seen that really brings out the epic grandeur of this space opera. A little treasure of a book.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
good story but to expensive for its publication.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 3
A lovely edition of this novel.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Beautiful edition of a singular and influential book.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
I have to confess, it's not my favourite Banks book (come on Folio, let's have The Bridge!) and in part I bought this to, hopefully, support future Folio editions (of the Crow Road!) whether Iain M. Banks (Feersum Endjinn!) or Iain Banks (Walking on Glass!) but the presentation undoubtedly enhances a significant work of modern sci-fi. A beautiful book.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Stunning item
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Beautifully produced book, though rather expensive.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 3
Excellent product
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Great book. Beautiful binding and craftsmanship.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Beautiful book, well bound, lovely paper. The only weak point is that the illustrations are a little lacklustre and generic. For example, the very first illustration corresponds poorly with the author's description of the ship. This rather undercuts the premium experience of the volume.
Quality: 4
Value for money: 4