Nice looking book with decent artwork inside.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
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‘The best Soviet SF writers, legitimate continuers of a Russian tradition extending from Nikolai Gogol.’
- The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
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Quite possibly the nicest edition TFS sell at or around this price point. In terms of appearance (I'm not qualified to judge build quality), it looks better than some TFS editions I've purchased at nearly twice the price. If I have one small nitpick, it's that to me Dave McKean's illustrations here are a little too similar to many of the ones in I Am Legend, but maybe I'm just a philistine.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Lovely book, stunning illustrations
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
This is a beautiful artefact! No, it's not inexpensive, but if you want a special copy of a special book this is as good as it gets.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Great quality. Very impressive artwork.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 3
Pairing one of Sci fi's undisputed masterpieces with one of the world's most innovative illustrators could only produce a classic edition. This is it.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Superb production. High quality design and illustration for notably quirky sci-fi book.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
One of the nicest editions in my Folio Society collection. I was well pleased when my copy arrived.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
The book itself is lovely -- dramatic graphics, colored ink, fore-edge decorations, but the story was disappointing, particularly the ending: it had none. As the protagonist approached the Golden Sphere, which was reputed to grant wishes, he hollered out, "Happiness to All!" and that was the end. Did he even reach the sphere? Did it grant his wish? Did he get caught in a grinder or some other death trap? Did the authors decide at that point that they couldn't figure out how to resolve the plot and so just quit? I feel cheated and it throws a good bit of doubt in my mind about Folio Society's literary judgment.
Quality: 3
Value for money: 3
Wonderful combination of story and artwork.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Beautifully produced edition of a classic of Soviet Sci-Fi. Amazing illustrations by Dave McKean
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
‘Roadside Picnic’ is one of my absolute favourite stories, and here I am pleased to see that it has been given wonderful treatment. From design concept to finished product, you can tell that the text has been treated with respect and consideration. The presentation throughout is superb, and the slipcase adds to the quality. The illustrations within are really good, and capture the feel of the story perfectly. This is a fantastic version of the book, and well worth adding to your collection.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Stunning edition. The illustrations are just amazing.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Really good value for money, you get a fabulously illustrated book!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5