Special editions compared

The Wasp Factory

Name: The Wasp Factory
Author: Iain Banks

Iain Banks · 2 editions

From the publishers we follow: Folio Society, Curious King, Subterranean Press. Know another special edition of this book? Tell us.

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Folio Society edition

Folio Society · 2026

Slipcase Printed and blocked slipcase
Illustrations Illustrated by Darren Hopes · 6 double-page colour illustrations Black & white title page illustration; 5 black and white tailpiece illustrations
Endpapers Printed endpapers
Binding Bound in printed and blocked textured paper

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Folio Society · 2026

Edges Gun-metal foiled book edges
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
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

Plain facts from today’s data. The choice is yours.

Cheapest right now: Folio Society edition (Folio Society, 2026), from $94 with shipping.
The only signed edition: Folio Society limited edition, signed (Folio Society, 2026).
Print run: only Folio Society limited edition, signed (Folio Society, 2026) has a published print run (500 copies).
Still sold new by the publisher: Folio Society edition (Folio Society, 2026) and Folio Society limited edition, signed (Folio Society, 2026).