Most of the books I read fall outside easy categorisation, but I try to include broad literary genres to help you sort through the information.
Enjoy contemporary retellings of ancient stories from Greek, Norse and Egyptian mythology, paired with stunning art deco-style illustrations, in this series of ancient myths published by DK.
This enchantingly illustrated natural history of magical creatures featuring foil-embossed cloth covers, ribbon markers and sprayed page edges.
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.
The Mice from the Cornish village of Mousehole star in this delightful vintage series of tiny books with removable letters.
Ever wondered which books the Bodley Library uses to create its stunning range of vintage pictorial bindings stationery? Well, check out this list and wonder no more.
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 guide to collecting the vintage Dent Dutton Children’s Illustrated Classics series – the ones with pretty patterned cloth covers.
Recently added special editions announced in July 2023.
A collector’s guide to the special edition books in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, including Fourth Wing, Iron Flame & Onyx Storm.
Recently added special editions announced in June 2023.