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Anne of Green Gables (Collector’s Edition)

Anne of Green Gables (Collector’s Edition)

Lucy Montgomery
Alice in Wonderland (Collector’s Edition)

Alice in Wonderland (Collector’s Edition)

Lewis Carroll
Pride and Prejudice (Collector’s Edition)

Pride and Prejudice (Collector’s Edition)

Jane Austen
Little Prince (Adult Edition)

The Little Prince (Adult Edition)

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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

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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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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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Children’s Classics

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

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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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World Literature

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

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Exclusive Collection

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

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Special Editions

These bumper paperback editions offer a great-value way to pick up collections by famous authors. The designs use subtle…

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Library Collection

Beautifully produced hardback books which make a perfect gift or an attractive addition for your bookcase. These …

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Box Set

These beautiful box sets make a great gift, with a choice of four: Children’s Classics, Jane Austen, Sherlock Holmes and…

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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.

R D Blackmore - Author

R.D. Blackmore

BORN TODAY IN 1825
Either love me not at all, or as I love you, forever.
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Charles Dickens - Author

Charles Dickens

DIED THIS WEEK IN 1870
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
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Thomas Hardy - Author

Thomas Hardy

BORN THIS WEEK IN 1840
There is a condition worse than blindness, and that is, seeing something that isn’t there.
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Franz Kafka - Author

Franz Kafka

DIED THIS WEEK IN 1924
If I shall exist eternally, how shall I exist tomorrow?
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John Maynard Keynes - Author

John Maynard Keynes

BORN THIS WEEK IN 1883
The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.
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Charles Kingsley - Author

Charles Kingsley

BORN THIS WEEK IN 1819
Do as you would be done by.
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Thomas Paine - Author

Thomas Paine

DIED TOMORROW IN 1809
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.
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