Each one features a different iconic penguin cover design from their huge archive. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. One hundred book covers in one box book online at best prices in india on. These begin with the early years from erewhon to quatermass and continue with the marber grid, the penguin science fiction series and germano facettis use of abstract and surrealist paintings on the books front covers. The idea of a collection of postcards featuring classic penguin book covers is, on the surface of it, a fine idea. In fact, this nifty little box contains the images of 100 book covers published by penguin in the past 75 years. Dec 14, 2015 put a hundred cool covers on your book, and you can just shut up and take my money. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book for the journey to london. Penguin postcards 100 book jackets in one box abebooks. A postcard box set of 100 cookbook covers curated by penguin art director john hamilton. Have really enjoyed reading your blog this evening i positively adore your full page of book covers particularly love the classics, but what a treasure. Each one features a different iconic penguin cover design from their huge archive spanning many decades. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book for the journey.
Postcards from penguin classics penguin books australia. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Nov 19, 2019 a collection of 100 postcards, each with a different iconic penguin classic cover, in a beautifully designed box. From classics to crime, here are over seventy years of quintessentially british design in one box. A collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a striking vogue cover. From classics to crime, here are over seventy years of. 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. A collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Each one features a different and iconic penguin book coverpack measures 17 x x from the literary gift company dear santa, ive been pretty good this year and would really, really, really love postcards from penguin. Our postcard sets feature the iconic cover designs of our most popular and beloved penguin, puffin and ladybird titles. Design mom decide which room to move this into and buy frame. These would make a great wallpaper border in the library. Penguin has produced a number of rather striking book covers over the years. Dick, kurt vonnegut, ray bradbury, as well as from delightfully pulpy cult classics. They come packed nicely in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box. One hundred book covers in one box by penguin at indigo. Not only are there a scattergun of memories lurking to spring out and delight you but also a witty answer to every postcard need. Dear book lovers, we remain open and are working hard to deliver safely and on time. Unfortunately, most of the covers included here are rather dull in design. Postcards from penguin one hundred book covers in one box product description this is a collection of 100 postcards each featuring a different and iconic penguin book. Book report penguin postcards on poster board awesome idea. Postcards from penguin a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket.
High quality penguin books inspired postcards by independent artists and designers from around the world. I prefer postcard books with 2030 cards, even if the prizecard is higher. A potted history of book jacket art over the last sixty or so years classic. One hundred covers in one box, which is exactly that. Wide variety of book covers featured some obscurequirky. You see, its not really a book, though it does have a cover that opens and an isbn 9780141044668 on the back. This is the coolest none book book that ive bought in a long time.
Since its launch with the odyssey in 1946, penguin classics has become the largest and bestknown classics imprint in the world. These are one hundred book covers of penguin classics and you can also find some of your classic penguin favourite book jackets inside. Since its launch in 1892, vogue has brought sophistication to its readers around the world. Have collected penguins at various times in the past and then moved on, leaving them behind.
Introducing the penguin classic postcards a collection of 100. High quality penguin inspired postcards by independent artists and designers from around the world. His disappointment at the poor range of paperbacks on offer led him to found penguin books. Postcards from puffin is a much better collection that the penguin postcard collection.
Perfect for stationery enthusiasts, this gift also functions as a potted history of book cover design. Inside, we explore what makes a successful and interesting book cover and how you can get. I occasionally send postcards via the postcrossing website and had to have this penguin postcard set. In addition to this website, the art of penguin science fiction is explored in a series of articles in the penguin collector. Its sort of like a science fiction book with a great cover, but minus the book. From classics to crime, this is over 70 years of quintessentially british design in one box. Mar, 2017 100 postcards for less than 20 dollars indeed is a very good offer, and some of the boxes are just great, but i agree with lyndac. One hundred postcards in a gorgeous book shaped box.
To celebrate their 75 th anniversary, the imprint has issued the covetable postcards from penguin. Book report postcardsized cover images attached to a posterboard this poster was made from postcards of book covers by penguin. Exploring the weird, wonderful world of science fiction cover art, this set of one hundred postcards includes covers of the of the heavyweights of the genreh. Apr 04, 2016 a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. From early aspirational illustrations to modern celebrity photography, this is a stunning selection of vogues most dazzling images.
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