Something old, something new
How do you take an old classic and make it relevant and desirable to a modern reader? Well a crackingly good cover design seems the right place to start. I’m a firm believer in the magic of the book cover to draw a reader in, enticing them to buy. I must confess to often buying books just because I love the cover so much. Perhaps that’s the wannabe book designer in me or perhaps it’s simply the designer doing a spellbinding job? Whatever the case, beautiful books are worth a look, a read, and a place on your bookshelf. Here are some lovely, unusual and creative reinventions of old classics that have tickled my fancy…
Moby Dick – Vintage Classics
Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Vintage Classics
The Scarlett Letter – Vintage Classics
Diary of a Nobody – Vintage Classics
The Secret Garden – Penguin Threads
Emma – Penguin Threads
Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Penguin Essentials
Lolita – Penguin Essentials
Persuasion – Penguin Classics Deluxe
Wuthering Heights – Penguin Classics Deluxe
Pride and Prejudice – Penguin Classics Deluxe
