Arcturus Gilded Classics
Introduction
This is a series of gift quality hardback editions incorporating an interesting mix of classic fiction and non-fiction titles, that feature silver or gold-embossed cover designs printed on a Wibilin binding (a hardwearing type of uncoated paper stock with a matt, fabric-like textured finish) with bright gilded page edges. The books contain ivory-colored internal pages and patterned endpapers.
The first volume was released in December 2021. Titles published between 2021-2023 feature a quarterbound spine color, and illustrated matching monochrome cover designs with gold or silver embossed feature elements. The books are quite large, clocking in at around 23cm x 19cm / 9″ x 8″.
Titles published from 2024 onwards have fully gilt cover designs with full-page decorative borders instead of the quarterbound spines. These later titles overlap in size and style with the Mystic Archives series.
List of Books in the Arcturus Gilded Classics Series
Jump to:
Classic Fiction: The HG Wells Collection | Sherlock Holmes
Myths & Folkore: Grimm’s Fairy Tales | The Odyssey | Norse Mythology | Irish Fairy & Folk Tales | Classical Mythology
Suspense Collections: Lovecraft’s Tales of Terror | Poe’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination
Martial Arts: The Art of War
Non-Fiction: Darwin’s Origin of Species | Gray’s Anatomy
New Style Covers: The Call of Cthulhu | Horror Stories | Ghost Stories | The Way of the Warrior | The Egyptian Book of the Dead
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead - E.A. Wallis Budge
Arcturus (UK) TBC
Sirus (US), Nov 5, 2024, ISBN: 9781398844728
“The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life. Written as part of funeral rites, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.
This edition contains images from the exquisite Papyrus of Ani, an ancient Egyptian scroll narrating the journey of Theban scribe Ani through the underworld, and illustrations from Persian manuscripts that complement the text.“
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The Way of the Warrior - Sun Tzu, Inazo Nitobe and Miyamoto Musashi
Arcturus (UK) TBC
Sirius (US), Nov 5, 2024, ISBN: 9781398844742
“This beautiful edition contains three classic texts from China and Japan, The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings and The Way of the Samurai. Together, these texts set out strategies and techniques for warfare and conflict that span more than 2500 years.”
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The Call of Cthulhu and Other Tales of Cosmic Terror - H. P. Lovecraft
Arcturus (UK), Jul 1, 2024, ISBN: 9781398841758
Sirius (US), Sep 3, 2024 ISBN: 9781398842014
“A selection of stories from Lovecraft’s iconic Cthulhu mythos. Terrifying rituals, grotesque comedies and tales of insanity form some of the best writing of one of the most pioneering science ficton authors of his age.
Includes: Dagon, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror, The Whisperer in Darkness, At the Mountains of Madness, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, The Shadow Out of Time, and The Haunter of the Dark.”
Note: A longer version of this collection with additional short stories was originally published in this series as Tales of Terror in 2021.
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Ghost Stories - Guy de Maupassant
Arcturus (UK), Jul 1, 2024, ISBN: 9781398834934
Sirius (US), Jul 2, 2024, ISBN: 9781398836167
“This ghoulish collection brings together 15 classic ghost stories for lovers of the paranormal, featuring classic tales from the Golden Age of the ghost story.
Stories include: The Oval Portrait by Edgar Allan Poe; The Wailing Well by M. R. James; The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy; Afterward by Edith Wharton; A Ghost by Guy de Maupassant; An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street by Sheridan Le Fanu; and more.”
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Horror Stories: Shocking Tales of Unspeakable Terror - William Hope Hodgson et al
Arcturus (UK), Jun 1, 2024, ISBN: 9781398838543
Sirius (US), Sep 3, 2024, ISBN: 9781398840416
“The terrifying tales in this collection are filled with creepy apparitions, eery corridors, and hideous monsters. Including short stories by acclaimed writers such as Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Ambrose Bierce, and Bram Stoker, this book is perfect for dark nights and quiet evenings. Suspense, mystery, and horror can be found on every page so settle down and prepare to be petrified.”
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Tales of Mystery and Imagination - Edgar Allan Poe, illustrated by Harry Clarke
Arcturus (UK), Nov 15, 2023, ISBN: 9781398829930
Sirius (US), Nov 28, 2023, ISBN: 9781398830165
“While underappreciated in his time, Poe is now recognized as a literary genius whose gothic tales continue to intrigue and entrance. This title brings together his most haunting and celebrated short stories, including ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’, ‘The Murders in the Rue Morgue’ and ‘The Cask of Amontillado’. This edition features illustrationed by celebrated Irish art nouveau artist Harry Clarke, whose striking and fantastical illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of Poe’s uncanny tales.“
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Classical Mythology - Nathaniel Hawthorne
Arcturus (UK), Nov 15, 2023, ISBN: 9781398829923
Sirius (US), Nov 28, 2023 ISBN: 9781398830158
“From the legends of Hercules and the Titans, to tales of the underworld and the destruction of Troy, this elegant collection contains over 40 fascinating tales retold by a variety of expert storytellers.
Includes: Epimetheus and Pandora; The Quest of the Golden Fleece; Theseus and the Minotaur; The Wooden Horse; The Sack of Troy; Ulysses in Hades; Circe’s Palace; The Story of Daedalus and Icarus.”
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Gray's Anatomy - Henry Gray
Arcturus (UK), Nov 30, 2022, ISBN: 9781398819283
Sirius (US), Jan 15, 2023, ISBN: 9781398820586
“Gray’s Anatomy is widely considered to be the ‘Bible’ of the human body. First published in 1858, this book has been continually reprinted and remains an international bestseller. This abridged edition includes accessible and instructive information on the muscles, organs, bones and more, and includes the masterly woodblock illustrations by Henry Carter that made the original book a runaway success.“
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Irish Fairy and Folk Tales - W. B. Yeats
Arcturus (UK), Nov 30, 2022, ISBN: 9781398819269
Sirius (US), Jan 15, 2023, ISBN: 9781398820555
“One of Ireland’s greatest writers, the Nobel-prize winner Yeats was fascinated by the myths and folklore of his native country. This passion culminated in the formation of this classic anthology which he compiled and introduced, bringing together Irish folk tales and poetry by a variety of folklorists, storytellers, poets and historians, among them Lady Wilde, the mother of Oscar Wilde. Includes a variety of illustrations.”
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Sherlock Holmes: A Gripping Casebook of Stories - Arthur Conan Doyle, illustrated by George Wylie Hutchinson
Arcturus (UK), Feb 28, 2022, ISBN: 9781398808232
Sirius (US), Jan 1, 2022, ISBN: 9781398812239
“A collection of Arthur Conan Doyle’s remarkable detective stories that capture the cosy charm of Victorian London and showcase the formidable deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes at his best. Includes the full-length novel A Study in Scarlet alongside 14 short stories, selected and introduced by award-winning crime writer Martin Edwards. Accompanied by the original pen and ink illustrations by George Wylie Hutchinson.“
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On the Origin of Species - Charles Darwin, introduced by George Davidson
Arcturus (UK), Feb 28, 2022, ISBN: 9781398807501
Sirius (US), Jan 1, 2022, ISBN: 9781398808768
“The controversial theory of natural selection proposed in this book made Darwin internationally famous and put the issue of evolution at the center of a fierce debate. This edition includes a fascinating preface by George Davidson, and over 100 delicately detailed and informative contemporary illustrations, many of which relating to Darwin’s discoveries on H.M.S. Beagle. This volume contains the text of the sixth edition – the last edition published during Darwin’s lifetime and the last to include his own amendments.”
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The H. G. Wells Collection - H. G. Wells
Arcturus (UK), Feb 28, 2022, ISBN: 9781839401565
Sirius (US), Jan 1, 2022, ISBN: 9781398808737
“A compendium of three great works. The War of the Worlds is Wells’ classic tale of alien invasion, revealing the true terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic foe. The Time Machine is one of the earliest and most compelling stories of time travel ever written, as a Victorian scientist transports himself to the alien world of the far future where a sinister evil lurks beneath the surface. And The Invisible Man tells the tale of a scientist who has found a way to make himself invisible, but descends into madness once freed from the constraints of society.“
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Grimm's Fairy Tales - Jacob and Willhelm Grimm, translated by Margaret Hunt, illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Arcturus (UK), Feb 28, 2022, ISBN: 9781839401541
Sirius (US), Jan 1, 2022, ISBN: 9781398808720
“Contains 80 of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales, including some of the best known, such as ‘Briar-Rose’ (perhaps better known as ‘Sleeping Beauty’), and ‘Little Red-Cap’ (‘Little Red Riding Hood’), as well as some lesser known tales, like ‘The Bremen Town Musicians’, ‘The Goose-Girl’ and ‘King Thrushbeard’.”
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The Art of War and Other Chinese Classics - Sun Tzu et al
Arcturus (UK), Feb 28, 2022, ISBN: 9781398808522
Sirius (US), Jan 1, 2022, ISBN: 9781839401596
“Written between 500 BCE and 700 CE, these seven texts have inspired generals for millennia, both in China and the wider world. These seven texts display an understanding of strategy and warfare still relevant more than 2,000 years after they were originally written.
Includes: The Art of War, Wuzi, Wei Liaozi, Taigong’s Six Secret Teachings, The Methods of the Sima, Three Strategies of Huang Shigong, and Questions and Replies Between Emperor Taizong of Tang and General Li Jing.”
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The Odyssey - Homer, translated by Alexander Pope, illustrated by John Flaxman
Arcturus (UK), Feb 28, 2022, ISBN: 9781398807518
Sirius (US), Jan 1, 2022, ISBN: 9781398808843
“This ancient epic poem tells the story of Odysseus and his eventful voyage home after the Trojan War. Featured alongside the text are illustrations derived from John Flaxman’s neoclassical designs, as well as a useful introduction and commentary by George Davidson which allows you to easily follow the action.”
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Norse Mythology: Tales of the Gods, Sagas and Heroes - Mary Litchfield et al
Arcturus (UK), Feb 28, 2022, ISBN: 9781839401534
Sirius (US), Jan 1, 2022, ISBN: 9781398808799
“A thrilling collection of 60 tales retold from the Icelandic Eddas and Viking Sagas. These dramatic tales are told by a variety of story tellers and are filled with dark deeds, cunning and war, as well as love, compassion and humor.”
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Tales of Terror - H. P. Lovecraft, illustrated by Nigel Dobbyn
Arcturus (UK), Dec 30, 2021, ISBN: 9781839401558
Sirius (US), Jan 1, 2022, ISBN: 9781398812123
“Said to be inspired by his own nightmares, Lovecraft’s writing astounds and terrifies in equal measure. His writings marry gothic horror with cosmic fantasy, from his early macabre stories to his tales of the dreamlands, and of course, his famous Cthulhu novellas, and have influenced authors from Stephen King to Neil Gaiman.
Includes: Dagon, Herbert West-Reanimator, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror, The Whisperer in Darkness, At the Mountains of Madness, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, The Shadow Out of Time, and The Haunter of the Dark.”
Note: An abridged version of this collection was republished in this series as The Call of Cthulhu in 2024.
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