Penguin book covers postcards

Unfortunately, most of the covers included here are rather dull in design. Perfect for stationery enthusiasts, this gift also functions as a potted history of book cover design. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I love the cover designs, and i love the color palette. We base the design of the products in the penguin collection on our iconic book covers. This is a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket.

Book report postcard sized cover images attached to a posterboard this poster was made from postcards of book covers by penguin. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. Doctor who penguinstyle book covers pack of postcards etsy. Original penguin designs of some of the most popular and iconic paperbacks. Spanning 4,000 years of world literature, covering all the greatest works of fiction, poetry, drama, history and philosophy in between, 100 postcards. Lose yourself in a book, find your next read and hear from the authors you love. Inside the cover is a short message of how penguin books came into being. The tables were all named after couples from some of our favourite books. See more ideas about crafternoon tea, postcard keepsake, postcard display frame. This print is a replica of the original penguin cover for d.

Lawrences controversial novel lady chatterleys lover. Mar 29, 2015 fun penguin book cover postcard wall art. Penguin has produced a number of rather striking book covers over the years. A selection of penguin book cover postcards framed and. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book for the journey. Narrowing the list was harder than we though and there was a bit of disagreement over whether romance that ended in tragedy was appropriate, still, you cant leave out cathy and heathcliff. 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. From classics to crime, this is over 70 years of quintessentially british. Our postcard boxed sets contain iconic cover designs of our most popular and beloved penguin, puffin and ladybird titles postcards. I have about 2000 of the approximately 3000 titles, and they look great in the book shelves en masse. 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.

One hundred postcards in a gorgeous book shaped box. Not only are there a scattergun of memories lurking to spring out and delight you but also a witty answer to every postcard need. The official home of penguin books usa, publishers of bestselling fiction, nonfiction, classics, and childrens books. This boxed set of 100 vintage penguin book cover postcards was on the clearance table at anthropologie a couple weeks ago. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. These would make a great wallpaper border in the library. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A potted history of book jacket art over the last sixty or so years classic cookery postcards from penguin. From classics to crime, here are over seventy years of quintessentially british design in one box. Our postcard sets feature the iconic cover designs of our most popular and beloved penguin, puffin and ladybird titles. Each one features a different iconic penguin cover design from their huge archive. Book report penguin postcards on poster board awesome idea. 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.

They come packed nicely in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box. Wide variety of book covers featured some obscurequirky. Dick, kurt vonnegut, ray bradburyas well as celebrating. A collection of 100 postcards, each with a different iconic penguin classics cover, in a beautifully designed box since its launch with the odyssey in 1946, penguin classics has become the largest and bestknown classics imprint in the world. The idea of a collection of postcards featuring classic penguin book covers is, on the surface of it, a fine idea. There are some real gems included, but frankly far too few. These are one hundred book covers of penguin classics and you can also find some of your classic penguin favourite book jackets inside.

One hundred book covers in one box by penguin at indigo. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. I occasionally send postcards via the postcrossing website and had to have this penguin postcard set. We are looking for a striking cover design that is well executed, has an imaginative concept and clearly places the book for its market. Theres a postcard for one story of each of the then eleven tv doctors and one for 1960s movie medic, peter cushing. Inside, we explore what makes a successful and interesting book cover and how you can get.

Design mom decide which room to move this into and buy frame. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. A pack of 12 retrostyled book cover postcards of doctor who stories. Max magee created the millions and is its publisher. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. High quality penguin books inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. A potted history of book jacket art over the last sixty or so years. You see, its not really a book, though it does have a cover that opens and an isbn 9780141044668 on the back. One hundred postcards in a gorgeous bookshaped box. Since its launch with the odyssey in 1946, penguin classics has become the largest and bestknown classics imprint in the world. A postcard box set of 100 cookbook covers curated by penguin art director john hamilton. My penguin books are listed on the following pages. In fact, this nifty little box contains the images of 100 book covers published by penguin in the past 75 years.

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. From classics to crime, this is over 70 years of quintessentially british design in one box. Postcards from penguin a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. When penguin first published the book in 1960, the company was charged under the obscene publications act. Sign up to the penguin classics newsletter this is a required field. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. Penguin fought back and was acquitted, marking a turning point in british censorship laws and n. Postcards from penguin 100 book jackets in one box. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book for the journey to london. From classics to crime, here are over seventy years of. Penguin scifi book covers 100 postcards art of pixar 100 postcards art of disney 100 postcards new yorker covers 100 postcards ladybird covers 100 postcards.

Penguin book cover postcards archives rock my wedding. Each one features a different iconic penguin cover design from their huge archive spanning many decades. Publisher allen lane wanted a logo that was dignified penguin books if i were the moon, i know where i would fall down. Classic book posters that you can customise by selecting your own frame and print size. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.

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