If you're a discerning bibliophile with money to burn, The Folio Society has a new release that might be perfect for your collection. A limited-edition print of William Gibson's popular Neuromancer just arrived. Clocking in with an ultra-premium $600 price tag, it'll likely become one of the most sought-after editions of the classic science fiction novel.
It's restricted to just 500 copies , and over 50% of the books have been claimed on release day (August 14). So if you're interested in having one of the most exclusive copies of Neuromancer on the market, it deserves a closer look. Neuromancer No doubt $600 is a hefty price, but this edition of Neuromancer is loaded with exclusive content that's bound to please big fans.
The 296-page novel includes an illustrated title page, five additional illustrated part-titles, seven color illustrations, printed endpapers, a built-in ribbon marker, printed book edges, and a luxurious clamshell box with a striking design to protect the novel when you're not reading. Rounding out the bundle is a signature of author William Gibson and illustrator Anna Mill. In short, this is undoubtedly the best version of Neuromancer you'll likely find, and it has the price tag to prove it.
Remember, this is limited to just 500 copies. So whether you want to keep it in your collection or save it as an investment to resell years from now, you'll have to move fast to secure a copy before it sells out forever. Neuromancer is often referred to as one of the foundational works in the cyberpunk genre.
It went on to win the Nebula, Hugo, and Philip K. Dick awards (the only novel to ever secure all three coveted awards). It follows a hacker hired by a mysterious new client who wants him to carry out a series of elaborate crimes.
His actions have a serious impact on the future of the world, though he doesn't realize it until it's too late. The book is worth a read for sci-fi fans--consider picking up the standard paperback version for $11 (was $19) if the above version is too pricey. Neuromancer is the first of the Sprawl trilogy, and you'll also find Count Zero (Book 2) and Mona Lisa Overdrive (Book 3) available for cheap.
Alternatively, you can snag the Neuromancer 4-Book Collection to get all three plus Burning Chrome for just $39. Beyond Neuromancer, The Folio Society has several other premium books for you to check out. The publisher only produces high-quality, beautiful volumes, with most of its catalog landing in the $70-$100 range.
However, you're getting eye-catching hardcover designs, exclusive illustrations, and premium construction simply not seen at other publishers. Here's a sampling of our favorites if you're interested in making one the centerpiece of your bookcase. The Folio Society Books Jurassic Park -- $60 The Foundation Trilogy -- $205 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (5-Book Collection) -- $350 Earthsea Cycle (6-Book Collection) -- $420 Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep & A Scanner Darkly -- $140 The Man in the High Castle -- $70 The Lord of the Rings Trilogy -- $220 The Silmarillion -- $85 The Hobbit -- $75 Dune -- $145 Dune: Messiah -- $110 Howl's Moving Castle -- $65 Roadside Picnic -- $70 Winnie the Pooh -- $85 Blood Meridian -- $70 Band of Brothers -- $90 Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell -- $225.
