Decorative Bindings
Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics: The Complete List
A complete list of ALL the books published in the Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics series (aka Leatherbound Classics), illustrated. Includes past and current titles.
Annual Reviews & Gift Guides
Best of Lists
Every year I publish a list of some of the most beautiful books released during the year – ranging from beautiful editions of classic novels, to delightful picture books, to fiction and fantasy with special bindings and stunning illustrations, to incredible non-fiction that you would be thrilled to have on your shelves. Come, browse and be inspired!
Illustrated Bibliography
Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics: Signature Editions
A guide to all the books in the ‘Signature Editions’ collection of the Barnes & Noble leatherbound classics series.
Illustrated Bibliography
Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics: The Original 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.
Decorative Bindings
Penguin Clothbound Classics | Illustrated Bibliography & Collecting Guide
A guide to collecting the Penguin clothbound classics series, first released in 2008 and featuring delightful covers designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.
Classic Novels
The Seasons Editions – Beautiful Die-cut Classics
A review of the 12 ‘Seasons Editions’ novels published by Thomas Nelson in die-cut covers, selected to evoke the four seasons
Illustrated Bibliography
Arcturus Slipcased Children’s Classics
An affordable collection of gift-quality children’s classics in a sturdy die-cut slipcase with bright new illustrations by Luisa Uribe.
Illustrated Bibliography
Collecting Chiltern Classics: Illustrated List
A guide to collecting Chiltern classics, pocket sized volumes that give the feel of beautiful old books from the 1800s, with highly decorative and textured covers, gilt edges, creamy paper and sewn bindings. Updated to include 2022 titles.
Illustrated Bibliography
Illustrated Letters
These delightful collections of letters from famous authors and illustrators of the classics are illuminated with photographs of the authors letters and period art.
Illustrated Bibliography
Delightful Puffin Clothbound Children’s Classics
A collector’s guide to the ‘true’ Puffin clothbound classics series, with decorative cloth bindings and gilt accents. Updated with 2024 titles.