Susanna Clarke caused a stir in the literary world in 2004 with her genre-crossing debut novel, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. It spent three months on the New York Times bestseller list and was nominated for a slew of coveted awards. It went on to win science fiction and fantasy’s most prestigious award, the Hugo Award for Best Novel, as well as the World Fantasy Award and the Locus Award. It’s a big book with great ideas, and there hasn’t really been anything like it since.
If you haven’t read it yet, or you’re looking for an excuse to re-read it, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell to release 20th anniversary edition Featuring gorgeous new cover art. The new hardcover edition will be published by Bloomsbury on October 22 and is available to pre-order now on Amazon at a 17% discount, bringing the price down from $31 to $25.61.
Longtime fans of Clark’s debut novel will also be pleased to know that a 20th anniversary edition will be published on the same day as an illustrated short story set in the same world as the book. “In the Woods of Midwinter” is available for pre-order in hardcover and Kindle e-book formats. In addition, a new paperback edition of the 2006 short story collection Grace Adier’s Ladies and Other Stories, set in the same world, will be released on October 22. Yes, Bloomsbury is real Celebrate this anniversary.
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The 20th anniversary edition of “Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell” will be released on October 22. Drop further and you’ll be entitled to a lower price.
This hardcover version of Clark’s novel adopts a new hardcover design and has an astonishing 864 pages. In addition to the original novel, you’ll get a new introduction to VE Schwab, an American author best known for his novels in the Shadows of Malice and Magic series.
“Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell” is an alternate historical fantasy novel set in 1806. It tells the story of two magicians from England who changed history after bringing magic back into the public eye. The two team up to help England against France, although Jonathan is soon drawn to a darker magic, straining his relationship with Mr. Norrell. What follows is a riveting and consequential story of friends turned enemies.
If you enjoyed the novel, the BBC adapted it into a fantastic seven-part miniseries in 2015.
As mentioned above, you can further explore Clark’s magical world in A Midwinter Wood, a 64-page illustrated story that will be available today. “Midwinter’s Wood” tells the story of a young woman named Merody who has the ability to communicate with trees and animals. When she returns home with her pet pig Apple – everyone takes their pet pig for a walk – she meets a mysterious figure. Although Clark and her publisher are keeping the story’s plot details secret, what is certain is that the meeting introduced Meredith into the novel’s fascinating world.
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If you’re a long-time fan of Suzanne Clark’s novels, you should check out The Folio Society’s unique edition. This edition divides the novel into three volumes with a total of 1008 pages. Each book is bound in coarse cloth and can be stored in a premium slipcase with beautiful artwork. Folded backing paper with unique design and another
The three books are interspersed with illustrations—18 in full color, six in black and white—also by Vess. Each roll also comes with a uniquely designed fold-out endpaper. If you want to see some great illustrations, check out this insightful video from Vess detailing his process of creating art for Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.
Meanwhile, the soon-to-be-reprinted The Ladies of Grace Ardieu and Other Stories contains 10 fairy tales featuring fictional characters like Jonathan Strange as well as real-life historical figures you meet for the first time People are the center. “The Ladies of Grace Adieu” is illustrated by award-winning artist Charles Vess. Technically, you don’t need to wait for the new edition, as the earlier paperback is shipping now for the same price ($18). The same is true for “Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell,” a paperback version of which is available on Amazon for $16.60.
Clark’s follow-up to Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell wasn’t released until 16 years later. It was a great debut, but Piranesi It’s worth the wait. Published to critical acclaim in 2020, Piranesi is a creative novel about a man who lives in a home with infinite halls and rooms. Piranesi lived alone in this endless maze-like home. Well, there was a man who would come to him several times a week to talk about great and secret knowledge. “Piranesi” is just as impressive as Clark’s first novel, although it is much shorter at 272 pages. Once again, Clark deftly interweaves fantasy tropes with magical realism, while also injecting some psychological horror. You can buy Piranesi in paperback for $10 and hardcover for $22.
Suzanne Clark Novels & Collections
Pre-order: All three products will be available on October 22
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