Stephen King’slandmarkITwill receive a new illustrated, limited edition with an introduction byGuillermo Del Toro. Rightfully regarded as a horror classic,IThas scared audiences senseless for close to 40 years. Now, this masterpiece will soon be published in a gorgeous hardcover edition, complete with new illustrations, and all approved by King himself.
The Folio Society announced their new edition ofITtoday. Limited to 500 copies, this edition comes with illustrations by Jim Burns as well as a new and insightful introduction by acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro. The Folio Society provided a preview of Del Toro’s opening:
IT speaks of the struggle that never ends, the eternal vigil against evil that is, by necessity, cyclical. The many shapes the cosmic dread takes keep changing: sometimes smiling, sometimes frowning at us,” said Guillermo Del Toro in his deeply personal introduction. “IT was a presage of what was to come in adult years — it struck great fear in me — irrational fear and then, slowly, a fragile kind of bravery — the tenuous understanding that when all is said and done, all we have is each other.
ITRemains One of Stephen King’s Seminal Novels
Thanks to Some Memorable Adaptations,ITFinds New Generations of Fans
Stephen King is one of the most popular writers in the world, andITis regarded as one of his best works. First published in 1986, the award-winning novelintroduced the evil clown Pennywiseto pop culture. Pennywise now ranks alongside other horror icons such as Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers.
ITremains one of Stpehen King’s most popular novels, and some of this can be attributed to the novel’s two live-action adaptations. The first, a 1990 two-part television miniseries, starring Tim Curry as Pennywise, was a ratings smash and a generation’s entry point into King’s body of work. A second, two-part movie adaptation was released in the 2010s.
WhileIT’sadaptations have contributed to its enduring nature, the book itself is a fantastic read. Epic in scope, but never once losing sight of its human characters,ITcreates an atmosphere of dread and menace that is unequaled in modern horror literature.ITcontinues to find new generations of fans, 39 years after its initial publication.
Guillermo Del Toro’s Movies Have Scared Fans Worldwide
The Folio Society’s New Edition ofITUnites Titans of the Genre
Guillermo Del Toro is also a horror icon, having helmed some of the biggest, most well-loved films in the genre, includingChronosandPan’s Labyrinth.Much like Stephen King, Del Toro crafts stories that are scary and thought-provoking. His films have won major industry awards, including an Oscar.
The Folio Society’s new edition ofITbrings together titans of the genre in a beautiful way. In addition to the introduction by Del Toro, this new edition ofITwill feature illustrations by Jim Burns, whose memorable covers have been searing themselves into fans’ minds for over 50 years.
Stephen King+ Guillermo Del Toro+Jim Burns=A Beautiful New Edition ofIT
Even the Most Devout of Stephen King Fans Will Love This New Edition ofIT
Even long-timeStephen Kingfans, who have readITmultiple times, will find something to love in the Folio Society’s new edition. Burns’ illustrations bring the book to chilling life.Guillermo Del Toro’snew introduction will also provide fresh insight into this beloved classic, which continues to chill and entertain fans worldwide.
