Books that are generally accepted as being exemplary or particularly noteworthy, and have stood the test of time.
Pocket sized hardback classics with gilded page edges, decorative floral and textured covers.
An illustrated list of special editions of books released in 2024 (limited editions, sprayed page edges, but not subscription boxes), and where to find them.
September updates include the upcoming Vintage Quarterbound Classics Collection, and reviews of several myth and folklore collections.
Penguin’s Vintage Classics imprint has launched a Quarterbound Classics series. These gift editions feature a brightly coloured quarter cloth binding, contemporary illustrations, red silk ribbon bookmark and other finishes throughout the text.
A complete illustrated list of all the books in Macmillan’s vintage Cranford Series, and associated titles, distinctive for their decorative gilt covers on dark green cloth bindings.
A review of the 6 Jane Austen Collection Editions published by Harper Muse with die-cut covers, matching the Thomas Nelson Seasons Editions series.
An illustrated list of special editions of books released in 2023 (limited editions, sprayed page edges, but not subscription boxes), and where to find them. Many are still in print.
Special edition books released in 2022 (some in print, some OOP).
A guide to Penguin’s little clothbound classics series.
Macmillan’s Popular Classics are a series of paperback classics released by Macmillan India with pretty watercolour cover designs.