Non-Fiction
Review: Unlocking the unique world of “The Book – The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization”
Steampunk and whimsy meet technology and survival guide in this delightful blend of history, humour and how-to!
Paper Engineering
Harry Potter Pop-Up Guide to Diagon Alley and Beyond | Beautiful Book Review
Matthew Reinhart’s wonderful Harry Potter Pop-Up Guide to Diagon Alley and Beyond unfolds to create a 3D model of Diagon Alley on one side, with Platform 9 ¾ and the Ministry of Magic on the other side.
Stunning Contemporary Illustrators
Beehive’s Illuminated Oscar Wilde Fairy Tales
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.
Poetry & Plays
Shahnameh: The Stunning Epic of the Persian Kings
A simply stunning edition of the epic poem Shahnameh, filled to bursting with bright pictures that created by artist Hamid Rhamanian using pictures from old manuscripts to create new imagery. Includes video review.
Stunning Contemporary Illustrators
The Beautiful Bibliophile by Jane Mount – this year’s best Christmas gift for booklovers
An adorable gift-worthy “love-letter to all things bookish,” sure to bring joy to warm the hearts of bibliophiles everywhere.
Fantasy & SciFi
Illustrated Edition of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
A video overview and review of the gorgeous deluxe illustrated edition of the first book in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series.