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Jane Austen Cover to Cover: 200 Years of Classic Book Covers
Hardback
Main Details
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Jane Austen Cover to Cover: 200 Years of Classic Book Covers
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Margaret C. Sullivan
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 274,Width 198 |
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| Category/Genre | Industrial / commercial art and design
Illustration |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781594747250
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| Classifications | Dewey:741.64 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Quirk Books
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| Imprint |
Quirk Books
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| Publication Date |
11 November 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
A must-have collection of Jane Austen covers from the past two centuries-complete with fun trivia and anecdotes, fascinating insights into book design and publishing, and much more Jane Austen never goes out of style. Since the first publication of her six novels in the 19thcentury, shehas delighted generations of fans with classic stories that have neverchanged-and countless covers that have. Jane Austen Cover to Cover compiles two centuries of design showcasing one of the world's mostbeloved and celebrated novelists. With over 200 images, plus historicalcommentary, Austen trivia, and a little bit of wit, this fascinating andvisually intriguing look back is a must for Janeites, design enthusiasts,and book lovers of every age.
Author Biography
Margaret C. Sullivan is the author of The Jane Austen Handbook, editrix of Austenblog.com, and an active member of the Jane Austen Society of North America.
Reviews"Fans of Emma and Persuasion may OD on the eye candy contained in Margaret C. Sullivan's Jane Austen Cover to Cover. A fascinating survey of the visual treatments of Austen's work...this irresistible album provides an intriguing overview..."-BookPage
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