The Art of Folio
April 16 - July 12
The Society of Illustrators is proud to present The Art of Folio, The Folio Society’s first-ever major exhibition, celebrating nearly 80 years of exceptional book art. This landmark show features over 90 artists, and celebrates the wonders of book illustration in all its diversity of form & genre.
Spanning multiple genres—including Science Fiction and Fantasy, Contemporary Classics, Children’s & YA, and Comics—the exhibit features work from renowned artists such as Sam Weber, the Balbusso twins, Neil Packer, Yuko Shimizu, Gerard Dubois, Julie Dillon, Rovina Cai, and Jamaal Barber.
The exhibition also explores Folio’s rich heritage, with iconic works by celebrated illustrators like Beryl Cook and Quentin Blake, showcasing the brand’s unique role in both preserving and pushing the boundaries of book illustration.
The Folio Society would like to express a sincere thank you to the hundreds of artists and designers whose work makes Folio books so special.
Folio is an employee-owned, independent publisher that has thrilled and delighted a band of dedicated readers across the globe since 1947. Today, from our workspace in the heart of London’s vibrant Shad Thames, Folio continues that tradition by crafting exquisite, illustrated books.
Folio publishes many of the greatest names in publishing, in editions which reflect an extraordinary commitment to the craft of book-making and design. Folio’s award-winning books include George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, Madeline Miller’s A Song of Achilles, Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, and Diana Wynne Jones’s Howl’s Moving Castle. Proudly independent for over 75 years, in 2021 The Folio Society became an Employee Ownership Trust. Folio’s team of editors, designers and artisans will do whatever it takes to give each title everything it deserves, from outstanding intellectual firepower to extraordinary craftsmanship.
Available exclusively from Folio through our website (foliosociety.com) for our community of book-lovers around the world, every book we make is a miniature work of art and we take pride in every single one.