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Classic Penguin: Cover To Cover

by Elda Rotor, Audrey Niffenegger, Paul Buckley
Classic Penguin: Cover To Cover - Thryft
Classic Penguin: Cover To Cover - Thryft

Uncover the stories behind iconic book covers.

"Classic Penguin: Cover to Cover is a must-read for book lovers and design enthusiasts alike. With stunning visuals and illuminating commentary from top artists and writers, this book takes readers on a curated tour of more than a decade of Penguin Classics cover designs. From drop caps to deluxes, readers will uncover the stories behind some of the most iconic book designs of our time. Paul Buckley's singular art direction and Matt Vee's stunning illustrations make this a truly unique and beautiful book. Whether you're a lover of classic literature or a design aficionado, Classic Penguin has something for everyone."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Classic Penguin: Cover To Cover

by Elda Rotor, Audrey Niffenegger, Paul Buckley
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Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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ISBN: 9780143110132
Authors: Elda Rotor, Audrey Niffenegger, Paul Buckley
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2016-07-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Historical, Design, Photography
Goodreads rating: 4.4
(rated by 394 readers)

Description

From Drop Caps to Deluxes, Penguin Creative Director Paul Buckley presents a visual overview of the innovative covers that have put Penguin Classics at the forefront of the book design world   In Classic Penguin: Cover to Cover, Paul Buckley showcases more than ten years of stunning cover designs from Penguin Classics. This curated tour begins with the now-iconic redesign of the signature Penguin Classics black-spine series in 2003 and moves through award-winning series like the Penguin Classics Graphic Deluxe Editions, Penguin Drop Caps, and Penguin Horror. Exhibiting a mesmerizing array of front covers and full cover layouts, Paul Buckley illuminates the unique and inventive approaches to typography, image, and design that grace Penguin’s covers of the best works in literature. Throughout the book, the artists and designers including Chris Ware, Ivan Brunetti, Jillian Tamaki, Jessica Hische, and Ruben Toledo who have collaborated with Penguin Classics offer commentary on the design process. For lovers of classic literature, book design, and all things Penguin, Classic Penguin has you covered.
 

Uncover the stories behind iconic book covers.

"Classic Penguin: Cover to Cover is a must-read for book lovers and design enthusiasts alike. With stunning visuals and illuminating commentary from top artists and writers, this book takes readers on a curated tour of more than a decade of Penguin Classics cover designs. From drop caps to deluxes, readers will uncover the stories behind some of the most iconic book designs of our time. Paul Buckley's singular art direction and Matt Vee's stunning illustrations make this a truly unique and beautiful book. Whether you're a lover of classic literature or a design aficionado, Classic Penguin has something for everyone."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.