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Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoevsky
The Karamazov Brothers

The Karamazov Brothers

Fyodor Dostoevsky
we love Alice in Wonderland (Collector’s Edition)

Alice in Wonderland (Collector’s Edition)

Lewis Carroll
Nineteen Eighty-Four

Nineteen Eighty-Four

George Orwell
Finnegans Wake

Finnegans Wake

James Joyce
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Jules Verne
Devils

Devils

Fyodor Dostoevsky
Dracula

Dracula

Bram Stoker

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Library Collection

Our Library Collection hardback series has been completely redesigned, for launch in November 2024. The books are now …

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Heritage Collection

This range is quarter cloth bound with a soft textured linen, they are complete with 4-colour print patterned endpapers,…

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Collector’s Editions

These compact hardbacks are cloth-bound, with matching coloured end papers, embossed gold and coloured blocking. These …

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Classics

Over 200 titles from the finest works of literature. Most of these titles have exclusive introductions which are …

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Exclusive Collection

A beautiful collection of twelve titles loved by all ages. These paperbacks have stunningly atmospheric covers, complete…

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World Literature

This series includes some of the most influential books ever written, encompassing politics, economics, psychology, …

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The Luxe Editions

A limited edition set of six of the most beloved classics of all time. These beautiful hardback books have a hand-etched…

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Children’s Classics

A wonderful collection of nearly fifty timeless classics which appeal to both children and adults alike. These …

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Mystery & Supernatural

This is a collection of classic ghost stories, weird tales and intriguing mysteries written by masters of the genre. …

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Poetry

English is the language of some of the finest poetry ever written, and our range includes collections from the major …

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Box Set

These beautiful box sets make a wonderful gift for all lovers of classic literature. …

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For the last thirty years we have been making great literature available at a price that all can afford. It all began back in 1992 when we created the £1 classic paperback and ever since then we have stuck to one simple principle: to produce the best quality books that we can at the lowest possible price.

In this month…

We shine a spotlight on authors who have an anniversary.

Frances Hodgson Burnett - Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett

BORN THIS WEEK IN 1849
I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even if they dress in rags, even if they aren’t pretty, or smart, or young. They’re still princesses
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Carlo Collodi - Author

Carlo Collodi

BORN THIS WEEK IN 1826
A conscience is that still small voice that people won’t listen to
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George Eliot - Author

George Eliot

BORN THIS WEEK IN 1819
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
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Jack London - Author

Jack London

DIED THIS WEEK IN 1916
The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
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Laurence Sterne - Author

Laurence Sterne

BORN THIS WEEK IN 1713
Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.
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Kate Chopin: Two Stories

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Sherlock Holmes fiction probably conjures up images of fog bound London streets, hansom cabs and cosy scenes in 221b Baker Street with its Victorian décor.  However, this year marks the…
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David Stuart Davies (1946-2024)

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Tolstoy’s ‘Anna Karenina’

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