We base the design of the products in the penguin collection on our iconic book covers. Perfect for stationery enthusiasts, this gift also functions as a potted history of book cover design. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book for the journey to london. Our postcard boxed sets contain iconic cover designs of our most popular and beloved penguin, puffin and ladybird titles postcards. From the 1930s and 1940s and the world famous triband design, to the covers of the 1960s and 1970s inspired by surrealism, expressionism, psychedelia and pop art, this collection charts science fictions emergence as a literary force while embracing the. Publisher allen lane wanted a logo that was dignified penguin books if i were the moon, i know where i would fall down. A collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. We are looking for a striking cover design that is well executed, has an imaginative concept and clearly places the book for its market. Since its launch with the odyssey in 1946, penguin classics has become the largest and bestknown classics imprint in the world. Lawrences controversial novel lady chatterleys lover. Book report postcard sized cover images attached to a posterboard this poster was made from postcards of book covers by penguin. A 100 postcard collection of the iconic, bizarre and mindblowing best of science fiction cover designs from 80 years of penguin s history. Lose yourself in a book, find your next read and hear from the authors you love.
When penguin first published the book in 1960, the company was charged under the obscene publications act. The tables were all named after couples from some of our favourite books. From classics to crime, here are over seventy years of quintessentially british design in one box. See more ideas about crafternoon tea, postcard keepsake, postcard display frame. Each one features a different iconic penguin cover design from their huge archive spanning many decades. The idea of a collection of postcards featuring classic penguin book covers is, on the surface of it, a fine idea. Classic book posters that you can customise by selecting your own frame and print size.
In fact, this nifty little box contains the images of 100 book covers published by penguin in the past 75 years. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. Here you will find shakespeare, austen, balzac, ibsen, virgil, chekhov, gaskell, dickens, bronte, nietzsche, wells, confucius, keko, keats and more. A potted history of book jacket art over the last sixty or so years classic cookery postcards from penguin. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book. A potted history of book jacket art over the last sixty or so years. The official home of penguin books usa, publishers of bestselling fiction, nonfiction, classics, and childrens books. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. A selection of penguin book cover postcards framed and. Original penguin designs of some of the most popular and iconic paperbacks. One hundred postcards in a gorgeous bookshaped box.
These would make a great wallpaper border in the library. From classics to crime, this is over 70 years of quintessentially british. My penguin books are listed on the following pages. I have about 2000 of the approximately 3000 titles, and they look great in the book shelves en masse.
Max magee created the millions and is its publisher. Mar 29, 2015 fun penguin book cover postcard wall art. Sign up to the penguin classics newsletter this is a required field. This print is a replica of the original penguin cover for d. From classics to crime, this is over 70 years of quintessentially british design in one box.
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Inside the cover is a short message of how penguin books came into being. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Each one features a different iconic penguin cover design from their huge archive. A rainbow of penguin classics a rainbow of penguins. Inside, we explore what makes a successful and interesting book cover and how you can get. These are one hundred book covers of penguin classics and you can also find some of your classic penguin favourite book jackets inside. The cover should encourage children to pick the book up and buy it for themselves and should also engage adults to want to buy it for them. They come packed nicely in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box. Theres a postcard for one story of each of the then eleven tv doctors and one for 1960s movie medic, peter cushing.
Spanning 4,000 years of world literature, covering all the greatest works of fiction, poetry, drama, history and philosophy in between, 100 postcards from austen to zola is the perfect gift for book lovers everywhere. Not only are there a scattergun of memories lurking to spring out and delight you but also a witty answer to every postcard need. From classics to crime, here are over seventy years of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. A collection of 100 postcards featuring iconic, bizarre, and mindblowing science fiction book covers exploring the weird, wonderful world of science fiction cover art, this set of one hundred postcards includes classic images from some of the of the heavyweights of the genreh. Our postcard sets feature the iconic cover designs of our most popular and beloved penguin, puffin and ladybird titles. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book for the journey. Unfortunately, most of the covers included here are rather dull in design. I love the cover designs, and i love the color palette.
Book report penguin postcards on poster board awesome idea. Penguin fought back and was acquitted, marking a turning point in british censorship laws and n. Spanning 4,000 years of world literature, covering all the greatest works of fiction, poetry, drama, history and philosophy in between, 100 postcards. Postcards from penguin 100 book jackets in one box. You see, its not really a book, though it does have a cover that opens and an isbn 9780141044668 on the back. Design mom decide which room to move this into and buy frame. One hundred book covers in one box by penguin at indigo. One hundred postcards in a gorgeous book shaped box. Postcards from penguin a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. There are some real gems included, but frankly far too few. I will make a real book cover from your graphic for fantasy cover books the smiths song lyrics as classic penguin paperback book covers b. A pack of 12 retrostyled book cover postcards of doctor who stories.
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