TTT: 10 Beautiful Classic Book Collections

Posted May 8, 2018 by Alison's Wonderland Recipes in Link Up / 0 Comments

 

Every book lover has a weakness for beautiful books, and I’m no exception. There’s just something about a hardbound illustrated edition with lush cover art and gold-fringed pages that draws me in every time. Over the years, my mom has bought me several beautiful editions of the classics, including a few Barnes & Noble hardcover classics and an Anna Bond illustrated Alice in Wonderland. I’m doing my best to preserve these precious volumes from the destructive grasp of the Little Mister, who has a penchant for tearing paper. So far I’ve been successful, but I don’t think I’ll breath easy until he’s fully grown out of his whirlwind tornado phase (which should be in about 10 years >.<)

When I saw that this week’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt involved book covers, I decided to do my own spin on it and write a post devoted to beautiful book collections. Below you’ll find some of the more famous editions—like Barnes & Noble and Penguin—including a few unexpected treats. Feast your eyes on the rich colors and elegant designs, then let me know your favorites in the comments below! 🙂

 

 

Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Beautiful Classic Book Collections

 

Puffin in Bloom Collection

I have two of these (plus the Alice in Wonderland edition with the same artist), and I love the design style. Anna Bond did all the cover art! 😀

 

 

Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions

I have the Arabian Nights copy from this set and it is radiant. Sometimes I just flip through it to stare in awe.

 

 

Juniper Books Lord of the Rings

We already have a copy of LOTR, but I need this away. Because PRETTY.

 

 

Puffin Hardcover Classics

The Peter Pan cover is my favorite!

 

Grosset & Dunlap Nancy Drew Box Set (Books 1-4)

The stylistic similarity to the Agatha Christie William Morrow paperbacks makes my heart go pitter-pat.

 

 

Juniper Books Sherlock Holmes Collection

Gorgeous, my dear Watson.

 

Jane Austin Penguin Hardcover Classics

It is a truth universally acknowledged that these look AWESOME.

 

Chalk Art Children’s Classics from ThinkGeek

Chalk Art Children's Classics Boxed Set - Exclusive Additional Image
I LOVE the Wizard of Oz cover.

 

 

Juniper Books Harry Potter Hogwarts House Sets

#RavenclawPride

 

 

Juniper Books William Shakespeare

We can’t end this list without showing the Bard some love!

 

 

Which set is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!

 

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