Arcturus
Arcturus
Arcturus Publishing (UK) offers affordable, accessible editions of classic and modern literature, making it a popular choice for book collectors on a budget. In the US they trade under their Sirius imprint. Their books often feature attractive designs and relatively sturdy bindings at a lower price point than fine press editions, making them ideal for casual collectors or those seeking to build a library without significant investment. While aesthetically pleasing and functional, they typically don't hold the same long-term value or exclusivity as higher-end editions.
If you're interested in the history behind the name, Arcturus is a red giant star, the brightest star in the constellation Boötes. This constellation is often depicted as a herdsman following the Great Bear (Ursa Major) – and its position inspired the name “Bear Guard” in Greek. Hence the Bear and Star logo design! Ancient Egyptians and Syrians considered Arcturus the “Keeper of the Heavens” and erected huge temples in his honour, while modern Christians refer to it as “Job's star” as it's mentioned in the Book of Job. Their US imprint Sirius is named after the Dog Star.
Arcturus Pulp Classics
Decorative stenciled page edges for fantasy, scifi & horror collections. First released 2025.
Arcturus World Classics
Decorative stenciled page edges for classic fiction and philosophy titles. First released 2025.
Arcturus Myths & Legends
Gilded covers for collections of world myths with decorative stenciled page edges. First released 2024.
Arcturus Epic Classics
Classic stories featuring striking page edges, gold-embossed covers, and artwork by acclaimed golden age illustrators. First released 2024.
Arcturus Deluxe
Clothbound children’s classics with decorative stenciled page edges, and a mix of classic and contemporary illustrations. First released 2024.
Arcturus Illustrated Classics
A series of dust jacketed classics with specially commissioned contemporary illustrations. First released 2023.
Arcturus Mystic Archives
Also includes the Everyday Magic Library. Gift quality hardback editions of estoteric titles with gilt and decorative featyres. First published 2022.
Arcturus Gilded Classics
The Gilded Classics series (published by Sirius in the US) have shiny covers and gilded page edges. Includes fiction and non-fiction. First published 2021.
Arcturus Slipcased
Slipcased children's classics with bright new illustrations. First released 2018 (now OOP).
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Anna · 4 November 2024 at 10:38 pm
Thanks for this helpful guide. Might you consider filming a video reviewing whichever books from Arcturus you might have? Many of these books look stunning and super appealing to me, ended up putting like 20 of them on my wishlist. But because I don’t live in an English-speaking country, so I can’t just go into a shop and check them out, and I’m afraid to just order online without a closer look at quality. Thanks! I discovered so many awesome editions thanks to you <3