Penguin Hardback Classics

I’m sure you’ve seen these before. But lets look again, and bask in the beauty of the Penguin Hardback Classic as designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Great interviews with her about them here and here.3040136347_eeb40c5d5e_b

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I’d like these ones:

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But the whole set would be great, thanks!

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11 Responses to Penguin Hardback Classics

  1. Mallory says:

    i was just ooh-ing & ahh-ing over these at the store two days ago. i wanted to run up to the cash register with the whole set… but i practiced restraint.

  2. Kelly says:

    I desperately want Alice in Wonderland! It’s so gorgeous.

  3. anna says:

    I absolutely love alice in wonderland I have read it three times and am super excited for the new movie to come out

  4. ooo i know arent they just gorgeous. im hopeless at finishing books so id have to sayd id end up buying these just because they look pretty : )

  5. wow thanks for sharing, i’d never seen these before. Id love the whole set too! theres actually quite a few of them I havent read yet. I must find the time to do so.

  6. mandy says:

    I’ve seen them and I love them! I think I won’t find them in the bookshops :<

  7. Studio MME says:

    These are so COOL! As a writer and an illustrator, I’m in love with them. Yes, I’d certainly have to have the whole set.

  8. Miss Zen says:

    Let’s call Santa Clauss !

  9. laura says:

    i just discovered your site & absolutely adore it. especially your 26 list! what a great idea…*sets off to make a list of my own*

  10. NIcole says:

    Thank you for existing, Katie.
    I love your blog with all of my heart.

  11. Luzie says:

    All those are so pretty!

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