China Miéville's Perdido Street Station is widely regarded as one of the most critically acclaimed fantasy novels of the past few decades, and a cornerstone of the "weird fiction" genre. Its unique narrative and imaginative world-building make it an excellent addition to The Folio Society's collection of deluxe hardcovers.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this groundbreaking work, The Folio Society is set to release a lavish 707-page hardcover edition of Perdido Street Station. This special edition features a new afterword by Miéville himself, along with a series of striking illustrations by artist Doug Bell. Bell's contributions include 8 black and white chapter opening images, 12 full-color illustrations, and a meticulously detailed map of the city of New Crobuzon, enhancing the reader's journey through Miéville's complex universe.

IGN has the exclusive privilege of unveiling some of the captivating artwork from this edition, including the map of New Crobuzon. You can explore these visuals in the slideshow gallery below:

The Folio Society's Perdido Street Station Preview Gallery

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Here's the official description for Perdido Street Station:

In the sprawling, chaotic city of New Crobuzon, where magic and machinery intertwine, a dangerous experiment unleashes a nightmare that threatens to consume everything. Isaac, a rogue scientist, unwittingly sets a monstrous force loose and must rally an unlikely band of outcasts to confront it. As the city teeters on the brink of destruction, the battle delves into the darkest corners of human ambition and the eerie beauty of the bizarre. China Miéville’s PERDIDO STREET STATION is a spellbinding journey into a world teeming with grotesque wonders, savage horrors, and the relentless pulse of revolution.

Reflecting on his collaboration with The Folio Society, Miéville expressed, “Having encountered my first Folio Society edition as a child and been blown away by the beauty and mystery of the text, it has been a great honour to work with the Society on one of my own books. I’m still astonished that something I wrote will be part of this beautiful oeuvre, and grateful to everyone at the Society for making the whole process such a pleasure.”

This exclusive edition of Perdido Street Station is limited to just 500 copies worldwide and will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, March 18, exclusively on The Folio Society's website.

In addition to this literary treasure, The Folio Society has been expanding its offerings to include comic book reprints. Be sure to check out our exclusive previews of DC: Batman and Marvel: Unforgettable Stories.