Clothbound Classics

Victor Hugo's tale of injustice, heroism and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past behind him. But his attempts to become a respected member of the community are constantly put under threat: by his own...

Immerse yourself in Tolstoy's masterful exploration of passion, fate, and human nature with this exquisite clothbound edition of Anna Karenina from Penguin Classics. At first glance, Anna Karenina appears to have it all: stunning looks, affluence, social standing, and a cherished son. Yet, a...

Behold, Orwell's magnum opus, now adorned in the exquisite Penguin Clothbound Classics series, featuring a cover crafted by the talented Coralie Bickford-Smith. This literary titan, recognised by the BBC as one of the '100 Novels that Shaped the World', presents a chilling axiom: 'He...

Behold, a splendid tome from Penguin's exquisite Clothbound Classics collection, adorned with the ingenious designs of the esteemed Coralie Bickford-Smith. These coveted editions boast sumptuous, vibrant cloth bindings embellished with gleaming foil accents. Young Pip, a lad of modest expectations, endures the harsh reality...

Immerse yourself in this exquisite clothbound edition of Evelyn Waugh's masterpiece, a poignant exploration of obligation and longing set against the waning grandeur of the English aristocracy in the shadow of World War II. Brideshead Revisited, Waugh's most introspective and nostalgic work, transports readers...

Behold, dear reader, a magnificent tome from Penguin's exquisite Clothbound Classics collection. These sumptuous volumes, adorned with Coralie Bickford-Smith's award-winning designs, boast vibrant, tactile cloth covers embellished with gleaming foil accents. A true feast for the bibliophile's senses! Within these pages unfolds the gripping...

Behold, a resplendent tome from Penguin's exquisite Clothbound Classics collection, adorned with the artistic brilliance of the esteemed Coralie Bickford-Smith. These sumptuous editions, bound in luxurious, vibrant cloth and embellished with gleaming foil accents, are a feast for both the eyes and the fingertips....

In Thomas Hardy's provocative masterpiece, "Jude the Obscure", we encounter Jude Fawley, a skilled stonemason whose humble origins, rather than lack of intellect, bar him from the esteemed halls of Christminster. Fawley finds solace and purpose in his unconventional relationship with Sue Bridehead, both...

In the stifling confines of provincial life, the exquisite Emma Bovary finds herself shackled to a humdrum marriage with an unremarkable physician. A voracious consumer of romantic literature, she yearns for the passionate embrace of high drama, seeking solace in extravagant purchases and, ultimately,...

Behold, Virginia Woolf's magnum opus, now adorned in a splendid clothbound edition, artfully designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. This revolutionary masterpiece of the 20th century, as hailed by Michael Cunningham, invites readers into the intricate tapestry of human consciousness. On a single June day in...

Behold, a literary masterpiece that has earned its place among the BBC's esteemed '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'. This exquisite tome, part of Penguin's sumptuous Clothbound Classics series, boasts a design of unparalleled elegance by the illustrious Coralie Bickford-Smith. Each volume in this...

Hailed as a masterpiece of Russian literature, Mikhail Bulgakov's 'The Master and Margarita' is now available in a splendid clothbound edition. This devilishly clever work, penned in secrecy during Stalin's oppressive regime, burst onto the literary scene upon its belated publication, becoming an instant...

Behold, the magnum opus of the 20th century, now adorned in a splendid Clothbound Classics centenary edition. Ulysses, the unparalleled masterpiece by James Joyce, unfolds over a single Dublin day—16th June 1904—chronicling the exploits of Stephen Dedalus, Leopold Bloom, and his wife Molly. This...