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Annual Reviews & Gift Guides

Most Beautiful Books of 2019 – A Holiday Gift Guide

An illustrated review of the most beautiful books published in 2019

By Daisy, 2 years2 months ago

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Fantasy & SciFi

Grahame Johnstone’s ‘Finding Out’ Fables

Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone illustrated several stunning series of myths, legends and folk tales for 5 years of Finding Out Magazine, some of which never appeared elsewhere…

By Daisy, 2 years3 months ago

Preorders

On the Horizon for 2019

A selection of upcoming book releases with special features, such as sprayed edges or signed copies, as well as pre-order offers for swag like free pins, cards and competitions. Covers the first half of 2019.

By Daisy, 3 years6 months ago

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Fantasy & SciFi

Penguin Galaxy – Hardback Science Fiction Set – Illustrated Bibliography

In October 2016, Penguin released their Galaxy Series – including six of their greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, curated by Neil Gaiman. Each volume features bright, bold “bare boards” naked hardcover designs with titles in stylized, embossed gold leaf type. The series was curated by crowd favourite Neil Read more…

By Daisy, 3 years10 months ago

Hidden Secrets

Hidden Secrets in the Ready Player One Book

Author Ernest Cline hid some real ‘Easter Egg’ secrets in the hard copy versions of his book Ready Player One. This article and video shows you how you can find them to solve the clues yourself (go gunters!).

By Daisy, 3 years1 year ago

Book Hauls

Folio Society & Barnes and Noble Leatherbound Classics (A Christmas Book Haul)

A fun book haul with lots of folio society and barnes & noble leatherbound books to enjoy

By Daisy, 4 years6 months ago