Penguin Books, Summer 2012 - Bookseller Services - Penguin Group

JANE AUSTEN
Mansfield Park
Edited with an Introduction and
Notes by Kathryn Sutherland
Introduction by Tony Tanner
Northanger Abbey
Edited with an Introduction and
Notes by Marilyn Butler
Persuasion
Edited with an Introduction and
Notes by Gillian Beer
Covers Illustrated by Coralie Bickford-Smith
Jane Austen’s timeless works of romantic fiction have
earned her a place as one of the most widely read and
adored writers in the English language. Now any fan of
Austen’s sparkling literary satires can collect all six of her
full-length novels in magnificent clothbound editions.
With covers by award-winning Penguin designer Coralie
Bickford-Smith, these delectable books make fantastic
gifts for lovers of great literature and book design.
JAne Austen (1775–1817) was the seventh child of a parish rector. She
died unmarried, leaving behind an immortal body of work.
CoRAlie BiCkfoRd-sMith is an award-winning designer at Penguin
Books (U.K.), where she has created several highly acclaimed design series. She
studied typography at Reading University and lives in London.
Praise for the Penguin Classics clothbound series
illustrated by Coralie Bickford-Smith:
“ These gorgeous editions make the books so
tempting to pick up, again and again.”
—Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle Decor
“ Design geeks and bookworms alike have fallen
in love with Bickford-Smith’s beautiful—and
thoughtful—work.” —Fast Company
“ Somewhere between Victorian wallpaper and
modernist upholstery, her intricate yet
minimalist designs emanate a kind of
obsessive charm that makes us love the books
they grace even more. . . . If you’re looking for a
thoughtful and elegant gift that will mesmerize
the design-loving literary fiend in your
life, look no further than Coralie Bickford-
Smith’s Penguin classics.” —Maria Popova,
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