{"product_id":"the-tale-of-genji-2v-murasaki-shikibu-folio-society-2016-1st-ed-vgc","title":"The Tale of Genji Murasaki Shikibu Fantasy Folio Society 2016 1st ed. 2 Vol. VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. (2v.) Introduction and footnotes by Anne Rose Kitagawa. Illustrated with 52 colour paintings from the Harvard Art Museums 16th century Tale of Genji Album plus 180 integrated line drawings. Full red and gold cloth. Gilded page tops. Image blocked slipcase. 1304pp in total. 10x6.5in. Folio Society Fine edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu is a masterpiece of classical Japanese literature, written in the early eleventh century. The novel follows Prince Genji and the intricate relationships, romances and political life of the Heian court. Its extraordinary psychological depth, attention to beauty and awareness of the passing of time have led many scholars to describe it as one of the world's earliest great novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. Faintly faded case, very small scratch to page gilt of vol.I.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54986188325203,"sku":"2026_09_35_23897","price":316.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_dfcb6af1-bfa8-4895-872f-a4d0b5b2c54d.jpg?v=1789766569","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/the-tale-of-genji-2v-murasaki-shikibu-folio-society-2016-1st-ed-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}