Setting sail on Tuesday 16th June is The Folio Society's stunning limited edition Herman Melville's ‘Moby-Dick'. The extraordinary American classic generally tops readers' lists of titles they must read in a lifetime.
‘Moby-Dick' arrives amid nationwide reflections on America's history, identity and legacy. Widely regarded as the Great American Novel and voted as such by Folio Society readers, Melville's epic exploration of ambition, obsession and the pursuit of the impossible remains as resonant today as it was more than 170 years ago when Melville published it.
‘Moby-Dick' tells the story of Ishmael, a sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod under the command of Captain Ahab. Obsessed with revenge against Moby Dick, the giant white whale that previously tore off his leg, Ahab leads his crew on a relentless pursuit across the oceans. It generally captivates readers from it's famous opening three words: “Call me Ishmael.”
Limited to just 750 numbered copies worldwide, this collector's edition features the complete text of the novel, a new introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Michael Dirda, and vivid original artwork by acclaimed artist Mu Pan. Bound in leather with a striking inset whale design and housed in a custom clamshell case, the edition offers a contemporary interpretation of a foundational work of American literature.
Launching 16th June 2026, 4pm (UK time), visit The Folio Society (UK site or US site) to find out more.
