With Valentine’s Day coming up in a few weeks' time, The Folio Society is inviting book lovers to celebrate with a thoughtfully curated collection of beautifully-crafted editions that celebrate love in all its complexity. From sweeping romances to intimate poetic reflections, the selection offers a refined and enduring alternative to traditional Valentine’s gifts — one designed to be cherished for a lifetime.
Renowned for its exquisite bookmaking, The Folio Society has long transformed classic and contemporary literature into collector-worthy works of art. This year’s Valentine’s Day selection highlights stories and poems that explore romance in its many forms: passionate, playful, tragic, and transcendent.
Leading the collection is ‘Love Poems', depicted in the feature image. The lavishly illustrated anthology traces love’s journey from first desire to lifelong devotion. Selected and introduced by acclaimed poet Imtiaz Dharker, the volume brings together voices spanning centuries and different cultures, including luminaries such as John Donne, Carol Ann Duffy, Sappho and Audre Lorde. It’s a deeply thoughtful gift for poetry lovers and romantics alike and is available for US and UK readers.
For fans of classic romance, Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice' remains a perennial favourite. This elegant Folio Society edition breathes fresh life into the timeless love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, making it an ideal gift for Valentine’s Day for US and UK lovers alike.
Equally iconic, Emily Brontë’s ‘Wuthering Heights' offers a darker, more turbulent vision of love, perfect for readers drawn to passion and intensity. With a new film adaptation hitting cinema screens, Folio Society edition of a timeless classic that still enthrals lovers of today, ‘Wuthering Heights is the perfect choice to ensure Cupid's arrow meets its target. It is available for UK and US collectors.
Contemporary audiences are well catered for with Madeline Miller’s lauded historical fiction title ‘The Song of Achilles'. The modern retelling of an ancient epic has captured hearts worldwide with its tender portrayal of love and fate. See US and UK editions.
Meanwhile, William Goldman’s ‘The Princess Bride' delivers romance with a wink, blending adventure, humour and heartfelt moments in a book that appeals to couples and pop-culture fans alike. You'll find it in the US and the UK.
Rounding out this year's selection is ‘The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry — poetic, whimsical and richly illustrated. Its gentle reflections on love, loss and human connection make it a sentimental yet meaningful Valentine’s gift for readers of all ages. You'll find it in the US and UK.
With this carefully chosen collection, The Folio Society proves that printed love stories make for a wonderful gift, and these editions truly stand the test of time.
