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The Wasp Factory
- Gun-metal foiled book edges
- Printed endpapers
- Illustrated by Darren Hopes
- Clamshell box covered in gold blocked cloth with an inset paper label printed with an illustration by the artist. Lined in blocked metallic blue and metallic mustard paper
- Limited to 500 copies
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Spec sheet
The details collectors care about, each with its source.
- Pages
- 240
- Dimensions
- 8¾ × 5½ inches (22.2 × 14 cm)
- Binding
- Quarter-bound in blocked leather with buckram sides blocked and overprinted with a design by the artist
- Slipcase
- Clamshell box covered in gold blocked cloth with an inset paper label printed with an illustration by the artist. Lined in blocked metallic blue and metallic mustard paper
- Edges
- Gun-metal foiled book edges
- Extras
- Printed in black and gold ink
- Endpapers
- Printed endpapers
- Ribbon
- Ribbon marker
- Signature
- Limitation label signed by the artist
- Illustrations
- Illustrated by Darren Hopes · 6 double-page colour illustrations Black & white title page illustration; 5 black and white tailpiece illustrations
- Print run
- Limited to 500 copies
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Compare the editions of The Wasp Factory
Price, print run and finishes side by side.
| Folio Society editionFolio Society | Folio Society limited editionFolio Society | |
|---|---|---|
| From | $94 | $470 |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Print run | Folio Society edition | Numbered |
| Signed | – | – |
| Numbered | – | ✓ |
| ISBN | – | – |
Price history
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Edition details
- Median asking price
- $470 · median of asking prices (not enough sales yet)
- Publisher
- Folio Society
- Year
- 2026
- Print run
- Numbered
- Retail price
- $451
- ISBN
- No own ISBN
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Wasp Factory (Folio Society limited edition, Folio Society 2026) worth?
In November 2026, sellers ask about $470 for it (median of current asking prices, not sales). Prices range from $470 to $801 depending on condition. The best current price is $470 (New) on The Folio Society.
Where to buy The Wasp Factory (Folio Society limited edition) at the best price?
BabelWe compares 2 offers from The Folio Society, eBay. The cheapest is $470 on The Folio Society.
Is this edition signed?
No, this edition is not signed.
Are there import fees from the UK?
Books pay no customs duty, but French VAT on books (5.5%) applies. It is either charged at checkout or collected on delivery, sometimes with a carrier handling fee.