Jane Austen Cover to Cover: 200 Years of Classic Book Covers

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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.

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Fans of Emma and Persuasionmay 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...thisirresistiblealbum provides an intriguingoverview...BookPage

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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.