Jane Austen Cover to Cover

In the short forty two years of her life, Jane Austen wrote six novels that would endure long after her death in 1817. The texts are true classics, but the covers have changed with the times. With over 200 images of covers spanning as many years of Austen books, this fascinating, funny, and art filled book is a must for Austen fans.

Jane Austen never goes out of style. Since the first publication of her six novels in the 19th century, she has delighted generations of fans with classic stories that have never changed--and countless covers that have. Jane Austen Cover to Cover compiles two centuries of design showcasing one of the world’s most beloved and celebrated novelists. With over 200 images, plus historical commentary, Austen trivia, and a little bit of wit, this fascinating and visually intriguing look back is a must for Janeites, design enthusiasts, and book lovers of every age.

ldquo;Fans of Emma and Persuasion may 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...this irresistible album provides an intriguing overview...”—BookPage

Auteur

Margaret C. Sullivan

Résumé
Years of beautiful, rare, and sometimes hilariously awful Jane Austen covers with entertaining and informative text.