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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.

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Limited Editions

Special Edition Books – 2022 Publications

An illustrated list of special edition books published in 2022.

By Daisy, 4 years ago 12 October 2025
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Fairy Tales & Folklore

Pantheon Fairy Tale & Folklore Library

Complete guide to the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library, with all titles, formats, vintage editions, ISBNs and collecting notes for book lovers.

By Daisy, 4 years ago 1 July 2026
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Classic Novels

Penguin Little Clothbound Classics

Complete collector’s guide to Penguin’s Little Clothbound Classics, with every title, ISBNs, cover notes, formats and helpful links for book lovers.

By Daisy, 4 years ago 26 June 2026
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Fairy Tales & Folklore

The Stunning Purnell Myths & Legends Series

A series of five myth, legend and folklore collections from the 1960s written by Roger Lancelyn Green and stunningly illustrated by talented twin artists Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone.

By Daisy, 4 years ago 17 June 2025
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Fairy Tales & Folklore

Myths, Legends, Folklore

Looking for some beautiful books on myths, legends and world folklore? This list includes all the best ones, both vintage and currently in print.

By Daisy, 4 years ago 1 July 2026
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Classic Novels

Macmillan Popular Classics

Macmillan’s Popular Classics are a series of paperback classics released by Macmillan India with pretty watercolour cover designs.

By Daisy, 4 years ago 1 April 2024
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Limited Editions

Special Edition Books – 2020 and earlier

An archived list of special edition books from 2020 and earlier (some in print, some OOP).

By Daisy, 4 years ago 12 October 2025
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Interactive Books

Interactive Books with Removable Letters

Discover books with removable letters that add a unique, interactive twist to your reading, letting you dive deeper into the story through engaging, pull-out notes.

By Daisy, 4 years ago 2 July 2026
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Myths & Legends

World Mythology Series: An Illustrated Bibliography

The World Mythology Series was first released in the 1980s and is known for the beautiful lush full colour paintings that accompany the tales.

By Daisy, 4 years ago 7 January 2024
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Decorative Bindings

Dainty Queen’s Treasures

A collector’s guide to the Queen’s Treasures series – a delightful vintage Bell & Son’s collection of children’s books with decorative cloth covers.

By Daisy, 4 years ago 19 July 2024

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