Set in seventeenth-century France, it follows the spirited young D’Artagnan as he joins forces with the king’s musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—on a quest filled with duels, deception, and devotion. Together, they uphold their famous motto: “All for one, and one for all.”
All 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 4 narrative poems—the definitive collection of Shakespeare’s masterpieces
A sumptuous vegan leather cover with foil-stamped accents
Gilded page edges
This stunning collectible edition of The Secret Garden includes elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs, eight charming illustrations by Charles Robinson.
One of the most beloved stories in children’s literature, The Secret Garden follows the story of Mary Lennox, raised by her British parents in colonial India. When an earthquake makes her an orphan, she is sent to England to live at Misselthwaite Manor with the strange, reclusive uncle she has never met.
Wuthering Heights is the tale of two families both joined and riven by love and hate. Cathy is a beautiful and wilful young woman torn between the soft-hearted Edgar, and Heathcliff, the passionate and resentful man who has loved her since childhood. The power of their bond creates a maelstrom of cruelty and violence which will leave one of them dead and cast a shadow over the lives of their children.
The Odyssey follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again.
In Iron Maiden at 50, Bukszpan pays tribute to the British metal legends on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by examining 50 of the most significant moments, performances, albums, singles, and personnel decisions from throughout their career.
The resulting volume features:
-Sturdy hardcover format
-Stunning concert and candid offstage photography
-Images of memorabilia, including gig posters,7-inch picture sleeves, concert T-shirts, backstage passes, and more
Originally published as a series of monthly installments, readers follow the story of Russian student Rodion Raskolnikov as he ponders killing and stealing from a wealthy but dubious pawnbroker. Raskolnikov finds himself within a perplexing moral dilemma, which only deepens as the story progresses and becomes more complicated, with numerous twists and turns, mental distraction and distress, and a study of familial bonds and poverty.
This collectible edition features:
An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
Stunning sprayed edges for a continuous design on the front, edges, and back
Unabridged text
Discover the magic of Ireland’s most treasured stories with Irish Folk and Fairy Tales. William Butler Yeats’ charming storytelling style captures the spirit of Ireland’s timeless myths and legends. Young and old will love these stories of tricksters and spectres, kings, queens, and princesses, in an heirloom edition that includes:
A stunning, foil-embossed, faux-leather cover
Beautifully designed end papers
More than 50 tales and poems
The cards of the tarot deck are each beautiful works of art filled with symbolism and meaning. The colouring pages of this book contain some of the most iconic and important cards in major and minor arcana like The Lovers, The Tower, and The Devil.
A true classic, Little Women follows the lives of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March, four spirited sisters living in Civil War–era America. Join the Marches as they navigate New England life with a father at war, financial hardships, and the lure and intrigue of the handsome young man who lives next door.
A mysterious Count resides in a Transylvania castle, and it’s Jonathan Harker’s duty to help him find a residence in London. The standard for gothic horror, Bram Stoker’s Dracula uncovers the secrets of the Prince of Darkness and his lust for the blood of Jonathan’s friends.
A handsome faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
21 short stories, including “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”
10 classic poems, including “The Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” and “The Bells”
Artist Basil Hallward has sent a gift. A portrait that perfectly captures young Dorian Gray’s handsome features. When Lord Henry tempts Dorian with a new lifestyle of hedonism and pleasure, he realizes that he would sell his soul for an eternity of debauchery. Oscar Wilde’s only published novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is a dark and sinful story of excess and vice.
The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft collects one of the author’s most popular novellas and six of his most famous short stories:
At the Mountains of Madness
The Call of Cthulhu
The Colour Out of Space
The Dunwich Horror
The Shadow Out of Time
The Shadow Over Innsmouth
The Whisperer in Darkness
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a tale of Victorian horror. The personalities of the pleasant Dr. Jekyll and the violent Mr. Hyde vie for control over a single body. This gothic horror novel is presented alongside five short stories by author Robert Louis Stevenson:
A Lodging for the Night
The Suicide Club
The Body-Snatcher
The Bottle Imp & The Isle of Voices
Elinor Dashwood is thoughtful, considerate, and calm. Her younger sister Marianne is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor’s reason nor Marianne’s passion can lead them to perfect happiness, as Marianne falls for an unscrupulous rascal and Elinor becomes attached to a man who’s already engaged.
Orphaned as a child and forced to live with her cruel aunt, Jane endures many hardships in her childhood, including her early days at the Lowood School. Relying on her strength and intellect, Jane goes on to become a governess to the children of the handsome Mr. Rochester.
Jane falls deeply in love with the mysterious and moody Mr. Rochester, but the dark secrets of Rochester’s past and outside influence threaten to swallow their budding romance.
Celebrate The Beatles with rare photographs and a never-before-seen collection of removable, collectible memorabilia.
The book begins with an overview, starting with Brian Epstein’s birth in 1934 to The Beatles signing with him in 1961, in between covering their time in Liverpool, their start as the Quarrymen, their gigs in Hamburg, and the dawn of what would become their iconic hairstyles. Each ensuing chapter contains unique timelines that highlight notable daily activities each year, from concert dates, to personal matters (Paul marries Linda March 12, 1969), to epic events that solidify the group's fame forever (Apple Records launches August 11, 1968). The book finishes with a chapter on the band’s breakup and their lives, post-Beatles.
Published around 380 BCE, Plato’s most famous work explores the idea of justness, among other things, through a Socratic dialogue. Considered to be one of the most influential writings in the development of Western philosophy and political theory, The Republic is as relevant today as when it was originally published. This collectible edition features:
An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
Unabridged text
An introduction by Odysseus Makridis
The Inferno is the first part of Dante’s masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. In this epic poem, Dante is led by the poet Virgil into the nine circles of Hell—limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud, and treachery—culminating in a meeting with Satan himself. Along the way, he meets a number of interesting figures. The Divine Comedy, written in the early fourteenth century by Dante Alighieri, continues to be essential reading for lovers of literature.
This elegant, highly giftable volume features:
A stunning, foil-embossed, faux-leather cover
The classic, unabridged translation by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882)
Beautifully designed endpapers
An introduction by Renaissance literature and history scholar John Lotherington
A biography detailing the life and times of Dante Alighieri
Find yourself swept right into the emotion of the action and characters, including Achilles, Helen, Hector, and other heroes of Greek myth, as they endure the tenth and final year of the Greek siege of Troy. This collectible edition of The Iliad includes:
An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
Unabridged text
Additional materials include: an introduction, a list of principal characters, the life of Homer, and suggestions for further reading
Contained in the timeless volume Meditations, the personal writings of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 CE are more relevant today than ever. Reflecting the core tenets of Stoicism,thiscollection of wisdom is a must-have for anyone interested in classical literature, philosophy, self-improvement, and mindfulness.
This highly giftable volume features:
A stunning, foil-embossed, faux-leather cover
Beautifully designed end papers
A timelines of the life and times of Marcus Aurelius
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is unabridged and complete, and includes both Alice books. Follow Alice on her fanciful journey down the rabbit hole and through the mirror where she meets friends and foes like the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, the Jabberwock, and the Caterpillar!
This collectible edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass features:
An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
The original 90+ wood-engraved illustrations by John Tenniel
Unabridged text
An introduction by English literature scholar Jennifer Garlen
Originally collected by the Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, these German linguists and cultural researchers gathered legendary folklore and aimed to share the stories exactly as they heard them. The Essential Grimm’s Fairy Talesfeatures all of your favorite tales, including:
Cinderella
Rapunzel
Hansel and Gretel
Snow White
Rumpelstiltskin
Little Red Riding Hood
The Golden Goose
This handsomely designed faux-leather and foil-embossed hardcover edition features an introduction by fantasy literature scholar Lori Campbell, a timeline of the life and times of the Brothers Grimm, and more than 100 illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
When headstrong and independent Elizabeth Bennet is required to find a wealthy husband, her encounter with the arrogant Mr. Darcy leads to one of the most entertaining and satisfying courtships ever imagined. Beyond the romance, Pride and Prejudice is a book full of humor and wit that is also a commentary on upper-class social manners at the turn of the nineteenth century.
This collectible edition of Pride and Prejudice features:
An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
Introduction by Victorian literature scholar Deborah Lutz
Unabridged text
A timeline of the life and times of Jane Austen
Rumors abound that the Paris Opera House is haunted by a ghost. Nobody has ever seen it, but it makes itself known through malevolent acts. First published in book form in 1911, this gothic novel by Gaston Leroux has been fascinating readers for more than a century and is the inspiration for the long-running hit musical.
Complete and unabridged, this newly designed edition features:
An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
Introduction by literary critic Susan Balée
A timeline of the life of the author, Gaston Leroux
Narrated by the crew member Ishmael, this epic whaling adventure follows the crew of the Pequod, as its captain, Ahab, descends deeper and deeper into madness on his quest to find and kill the white whale that maimed him. Beyond the surface—of ship life, whaling, and the hunt for the elusive Moby Dick—are allegorical references to life, and even the universe, in this masterpiece by Herman Melville.
Complete and unabridged, this newly designed edition features:
An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
Introduction by American literature scholar Christopher McBride
A timeline of the life and times of the author, Herman Melville
The combination of fantastical elements and scientific exploration makes this Mary Shelley novel one of the first true models of science fiction. Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus pioneered the deeply explored battle between monster and man. Follow three narratives in this ageless tale that navigates fear, fixation, love, and desire, while finding an anchor in humanity. The story comes alive anew in this beautifully designed edition featuring:
An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
An introduction by writer and English professor Catherine Steindler
An author’s introduction
A timeline of the life and times of Mary Shelley
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Self-satisfied Emma Woodhouse thinks she is above romance of any kind, but when she decides she is a great matchmaker and sets out to find a wealthy husband for her friend, the sweet yet pitiable Harriet Smith, she crosses paths with the charming Mr. Knightley. Even though Emma tries to ignore her feelings for him, she ends up marrying him and realizes that “Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common.”
This collectible edition of Emma features:
An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
Introduction by English literature scholar Alison Fraser
Unabridged text
A timeline of the life and times of Jane Austen
