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Witchy Picture Books – A Retrospective

An illustrated list of all the very best witch-themed picture books over the past 70 years, spanning from the 1960s until now!

By Daisy, 1 year7 October 2023 ago

Collecting Scribner’s Illustrated Classics

The complete list of Scribner Illustrated Classics, a series that was first published in the late 19th century and continues today featuring full unabridged texts of classic stories paired with beautiful, vibrant artwork.

By Daisy, 1 year26 August 2023 ago

Decorative Bindings

Dent Dutton Children’s Illustrated Classics

A guide to collecting the vintage Dent Dutton Children’s Illustrated Classics series – the ones with pretty patterned cloth covers.

By Daisy, 2 years5 August 2023 ago

Children's Literature

What happened to the NYRB Children’s Classics?

The New York Review Children’s Collection includes a host of delightful classics. Up until recently they were all produced with quarter cloth bindings, but new editions no longer have them.

By Daisy, 2 years15 May 2023 ago

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Vintage Modern Art

New York Review Books: Children’s Collection

An illustrated collector’s guide to the New York Review Children’s Collection – pretty vintage classics with NYRB’s signature red binding.

By Daisy, 2 years24 April 2023 ago

Stunning Contemporary Illustrators

Gorgeous interactive Pinocchio Kickstarter by Beehive Books

Beehive Books have released a stunning edition of Pinocchio on Kickstarter which has original illustrations and an interactive textual annotation by Lemony Snicket. Looks incredible.

By Daisy, 2 years16 March 2023 ago