The Cruel Prince Collection - Holly Black

Join the Court of Shadows and be a part of the officially licensed LitJoy + Holly Black, The Cruel Prince Collection.

There are whispers from the Faerie realm...

And we're here to confirm them! If you heard a tricky little rumor about another print run of The Folk of the Air, well, the rumors were true.

We are officially announcing our LIMITED restock of LitJoy x Holly Black's beloved The Folk of the Air Collector's Edition Box Set!

Preorder sales open on January 8th.

Features

  • All 3 books in The Folk of the Air series: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, and The Queen of Nothing, PLUS the novella, How the King of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories 
  • DIGITAL SIGNATURE by author Holly Black 
  • SIGNATURE PAGE: custom-designed signature page with art by @tanaudel
  • ANNOTATIONS: handwritten annotations by author Holly Black
  • COVERS: truly stunning casewrap artwork by @micaelaalcainodesign
  • PAGE EDGES: gilded page edges
  • CUSTOM SLIPCASE: fully illustrated slipcase to match the gorgeous cover art by @micaelaalcainodesign
  • TIP-IN ART: three tip in art pages in each main title (9 total) by @loweana.art, @bohemianweasel, and @gabriella.bujdoso, PLUS the original illustrations by @rovinacai in the novella
  • ENDPAPER ART: magical endpapers in each main title (6 total) by @arz28
  • Printed on acid-free paper
  • Bonus Content: At the end of King of Elfhame, process sketches for our the book's illustrations will have ANNOTATIONS by Holly Black! 

Mark Your Calendars

We'd be truly cruel if we didn't tell you to mark your calendars...the last two print runs flew off the shelves, and we wouldn't want you to miss your chance to own these works of literary art.

  • January 8 at 10am MT - Lunacorns EARLY ACCESS sales open for preorder
  • Limit one box set per customer during Lunacorn early access
  • Quantities are limited for this third print run. Want to make sure you don't miss it? Join our VIP Membership the Lunacorns and get in on this 24-hour EARLY ACCESS!
  • January 9 at 10am MT - Public sales open for preorder
  • Estimated Shipping Date - Summer 2025

The Stolen Heir Annotated Special Edition

Come along on a thrilling new chapter in the story that started with a cruel prince...

The Stolen Heir Annotated Special Edition is the newest novel in our well-loved collaboration with best-selling author Holly Black, and book one in The Stolen Heir Duology! This new tale comes with all the stunning artwork and immersive detail you've come to expect. Scroll through, because we're revealing all the magic, starting with the breathtaking cover created by @timbeeren!

A special thanks goes to @micaelaalcaino for their work on the first set of covers for The Cruel Prince series! We're thrilled to be continuing this fairytale aesthetic from Holly's vision to the covers to this newest LitJoy Edition from the world of Folk of the Air.

Endpapers Reveal

Immerse yourself in the story from page one with the dreamy, faerie tale-worthy endpapers highlighting thrilling moments and beloved characters from the story, created by talented artist @annalisejensen.

Tip-in Artwork

Witness Wren watching for foolish humans to tie a wish in this stunning art by @bohemianweasel!

The tension! The pining! @jannaphia gives us a look into a quiet moment in the Court of Moths.

See a pivotal moment in Wren and Oak's story brought to life by @2ghosts.

The Stolen Heir Annotated Special Edition features:

  • AUTHOR SIGNATURE: digital signature by author Holly Black
  • ANNOTATIONS: insightful handwritten annotations by Holly Black
  • COVER: new custom cover by @timbeeren
  • PAGE EDGES: elegant gilded edges
  • TIP-IN art: gorgeous and immersive character tip-in art by @bohemianweasel, @jannaphia, and @2ghosts
  • ENDPAPERS: stunning character endpaper art by @annalisejensen

Price: $45.00

Important Dates:

  • October 23, 10am MT - Lunacorn EARLY ACCESS sales open for preorder
  • Limit one per customer during Lunacorn early access
  • October 24, 10am MT - Public sales open for preorder
  • Estimated Ship Date - Spring 2025

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The Darkest Part of the Forest Annotated Special Edition has a lush green-toned Wibalin cover with gold-foiled design.

The Darkest Part of the Forest

From the artist who designed our The Folk of the Air Special Edition covers...

@micaelaalcainodesign does it again with this striking new cover showcasing the horned boy in his coffin and filled with secrets of faerie magic in the strange town of Fairfold.

Holly Black

About the Author

Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty fantasy novels for kids and teens. She has been a finalist for an Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into 32 languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.

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