Striking design, captures the mood of McCarthy's book admirably. Fine edition.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
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A man and a boy push a cart piled with their worldly possessions through the scorched ruins of post-apocalyptic America. Emaciated, filthy and exhausted, the pair makes painfully slow but determined progress along the road that will ultimately lead to the sea and the hope of salvation. One of the most requested books in Folio reader surveys, Cormac McCarthy’s The Road is a beautiful, harrowing and mesmerising account of the most horrific of scenarios. It earned McCarthy the Pulitzer Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and was adapted into a critically acclaimed film. This much-anticipated new collector’s edition includes Folio author Michael Chabon’s illuminating review-essay, first published in the New York Review of Books, as well as the artwork of award-winning artist Gérard DuBois, who captures the beauty and brutality of McCarthy’s vision in breathtaking colour illustrations. Winner of the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year Prize and the Book Illustration category at the V&A Illustration Awards 2022. ‘My job is to take care of you. I was appointed to do that by God. I will kill anyone who touches you. Do you understand?’
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Beautifully realised and presented.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Very unique copy. Well worth it
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
This is a frightening story and the volume matches the book’s foreboding mood.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 3
Awesome book. The art work is so beautiful done. Makes a wonderful edition to my collection
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
The novel itself is one of my favorites, and this edition only adds to an already memorable reading experience. A true delight.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Fantastic quality and service
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Excellent quality
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
The book itself (apart from the great story) is masterfully produced. I love the feel of the paper, the font type and height are just perfect. This is why I buy Folio Society books, you experience the love for the craft of bookmaking with the subtle but gorgeous artworks that add (never subtract) to the amazing story. It's a trifecta indeed.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
A special edition of a special, dark little book. One to read again and keep on my bookcase!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Lovely book and first class service
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Heartrending story with visuals that artfully reflect the hopelessness of father and son and the barrenness of the landscape.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
A bit dreary but thought provoking. Quite a warning of what could happen to us.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Beautiful book
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Great read!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Love the choice of book and the way it's made. A tad understated is never a bad thing. Very satisfied with it!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
a timely novel receives a rich presentation with sumptuous oil paintings evoking Wyeth
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Beautiful book. Superb quality.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Beautiful as usual
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Thank you Folio Society for creating this beautiful edition of one of my favourite books!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5