This month we will be casting an eye over The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a work that since its first publication in 1859, has appeared in literally hundreds of editions. The book itself is a translation by Edward Fitzgerald of a number of quatrains by Omar Khayyam, an ancient mathematician, astronomer and poet. The original […]
Category: Bookishness
Star Wars and its Influences
By Swaz Carter It’s hard to think of a time before Star Wars and its dedicated fan base. Generations have become so familiar with the wide-ranging world that it’s characters and story lines almost feel like mythical tales passed down through the ages. With so many intertwining elements and intricate details in the Star Wars […]
The history of the Folio Society
Since 1947 The Folio Society have been celebrating books as aesthetic objects as well as being the medium of great writing. They publish thoughtfully crafted illustrated editions of the world’s most exceptional literature and believe that great books deserve to be displayed in a way worthy of their contents. Great for collecting and gifting, Folio […]