The books included in this category are particularly notable for their illustrations and visual interpretation of the text.
A complete list of ALL the books published in the Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics series (aka Leatherbound Classics), illustrated. Includes past and current titles.
A collection of unique sprayed edges and where to find them
An illustrated collector’s guide to the limited collection of ‘Penguin Ink’ contemporary paperback novels with cover designs by leading tattoo artists.
Updated 2023. Illustrated list of the Penguin Vitae series, an authoritative classics collection featuring diverse authors, foiled hardback covers and pretty endpapers.
Collector’s guides > Authors & Artists > Charles van Sandwyk > Gallery > Cards We’d all love to be able to afford an original piece of art for our walls, but unfortunately it is out of many peoples’ budgets. This gallery features some of Charles van Sandwyk’s art cards displayed to beautiful effect in stunning frames. Most Read more…
Collecting » Authors & Artists » Charles van Sandwyk » Publications: 2010-present Charles van Sandwyk: A Guide for Collectors (p.2) On this page: Introduction | Complete List of Titles | A Peek into some Private Collections Annotated bibliography: Artist Books from 1983-2009 | Artist Books from 2010-current [this page] | Read more…
Reviewing the beautifully illustrated oversized edition of Oscar Wilde’s fairy tale collection, illustrated by Yuko Shimizu, and part of the Beehive Books ‘illuminated editions’ series.
Collecting » Classics » Barnes & Noble » Children’s Treasuries Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Deluxe Children’s Treasuries On this page: Introduction | FAQ | Complete List of Titles Introduction These oversized, profusely illustrated ‘deluxe’ treasury editions in the Barnes & Noble collectible leatherbound classics series are usually tall, slim volumes Read more…
A guide to all the books in the ‘Signature Editions’ collection of the Barnes & Noble leatherbound classics series.
A collector’s guide to the original Barnes & Noble leatherbound classics, first printed in the early ’90s, which featured simple gilt designs on sombre colored bonded leather bindings.