How to See Fairies by Charles van Sandwyk
A review of the various editions of Charles van Sandwyk’s ‘How to See Fairies’ book – private press, standard and Folio Society treatment.
A review of the various editions of Charles van Sandwyk’s ‘How to See Fairies’ book – private press, standard and Folio Society treatment.
A review of the Folio Society fine press edition of ‘Japanese Tales’ by Royall Tyler.
An illustrated review of the most beautiful books published in 2019
Calla Editions is Dover’ premium imprint, and it primarily reproduces works from the “golden age of illustration” – a period when bookmaking was a beloved art form and many stunningly illustrated books were produced. Most are cloth-bound facsimiles of deluxe editions of illustrated children’s classics, but there are also original designs, photo collections, recipe books and other non-fiction selections.
A collection of unique sprayed edges and where to find them
Collector’s guide for Alice in Wonderland books: an in-depth illustrated review of all the most beautiful editions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll – this first page includes all the contemporary editions.
How to find the most beautiful editions of children’s books, including both vintage and contemporary designs, and beautiful illustrations.
A collection of the most physically beautiful books published in 2017, including a video with closeups.
A list of the most beautiful editions of Christina Rossetti’s classic poem Goblin Market, complete with reviews and pictures of each of the books.