Illustrated Bibliography
Beehive Illuminated Editions
Beehive’s ‘Illuminated Editions’ series is an ongoing series of classic literary masterworks, beautifully designed and featuring new contemporary illustrations.
The books included in this category are particularly notable for their illustrations and visual interpretation of the text.
Beehive’s ‘Illuminated Editions’ series is an ongoing series of classic literary masterworks, beautifully designed and featuring new contemporary illustrations.
The Gresham Myths, or Gresham’s ‘Myth and Legend in Literature and Art’ series is a beautiful collection of 12 vintage books with stunning Art Nouveau decorative bindings, produced between 1912-1931.
A wonder-filled tour through a bookshelf full of magical tomes, supernatural creature guides and out-of-this-world fantasy art.
Collecting » Myths, Legends & Folklore » Enchanted Library Faerie Magazine’s Enchanted Library series Introduction The ‘Enchanted Library’ series is produced by Carolyn Turgeon, editor of Faerie Magazine. It includes a collection of exquisitely illustrated and beautifully designed so-called ‘lifestyle’ compendia, that incorporate the legends, lore, literature and art of Read more…
A selection of illustrations from Angus McBride’s beautiful series of “famous pets”, which appeared in Finding Out magazines published in the early 1960s.
Collecting » Children » Puffin V&A Classics Puffin V&A Children’s Classics Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links for which I may be compensated (this does not affect my reviews nor cost you any money, but helps support my site hosting costs). I deeply appreciate your support Read more…
Collecting » Children » Puffin Hardback Classics Puffin Hardback Children’s Classics Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links for which I may be compensated (this does not affect my reviews nor cost you any money, but helps support my site hosting costs). I deeply appreciate your support Read more…
A collector’s guide to the ‘true’ Puffin clothbound classics series, with decorative cloth bindings and gilt accents. Updated with 2024 titles.
MinaLima’s design for Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is a delightful addition to their interactive children’s classics series and a must for any Alice collection.
Updated 2022. The Penguin Sisterhood collection – bright beautiful paperback classics about strong, fearless and inspiring women and girls. Plus an additional list of contemporary classics to increase the diversity.