This timeless tale of an arrogant miser's transformation into a paragon of warmhearted generosity, recounted by one of the English language's most popular authors, is as much a part of the sea
Generation after generation, young imaginations find their way to Sherwood Forest to join Robin Hood and his merry men in the fellowship of the greenwood and the fight against injustice. Readers of al
Readers of all ages will be enchanted by this gloriously illustrated edition of a beloved holiday fable. Award-winning Russian artist Maria Mikhalskaya's phantasmagorical images recapture the spirit o
From one of the finest poets of the Victorian era comes this treasury of verse, combining two classic collections of poetry by Christina Rossetti: Goblin Market and Other Poems and Shorter Poems. The
The legendary French magazine La Vie Parisienne reached its peak in both popularity and relevance during the tumultuous years of World War I. Published weekly, the periodical covered current topi
A rich collection of well-known fairy tales, this magnificently illustrated hardcover volume will add a keepsake treasure to the family library. Thirty stories recount the adventures of Cinderella, Ja
While best known for his comedies of the 1890s, including The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde was a master of many forms. This grand reproduction of a rare 1910 edition includes five of his v
"A Flask of Wine, a Book of Verse — and Thou, Beside me, singing in the Wilderness," is only one of the memorable verses from Edward FitzGerald's translations of poems by the 11th century Persia
Best known as a star of stage and screen, Vincent Price was also a noted gourmet whose enthusiastic promotion of home cooking included several cookbooks and a television show, Cooking Price-Wise. This
Jack London's novels and rugged individualism embodied American hopes, frustrations, and romantic longings in the turbulent early years of the twentieth century, an era infused with the wonder and exc
Shamed by his grimy appearance in the presence of an immaculate little girl, ten-year-old Tom — an ill-treated London chimney-sweep — promptly runs away. Diving into a river, he enters a m
This great classic on the art of cooking is the creation of a master chef who worked for decades at America's most celebrated restaurant of the Gilded Age. Charles Ranhofer was already famous when he
This beautifully designed treasury gathers Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved fairy tales in a gilt-stamped, hardcover volume, abundantly illustrated by full-color and black-and-white images by Go
Professor Denison, the intrepid 19th-century explorer, is back! Some time ago, the professor discovered a lost island where humans and dinosaurs dwell in harmony. Now the professor and Bix, his dinosa
"A powerful rendition, an incomparable tale." ― The New York Times."Definitely a book to preserve and cherish." ― Chicago Sun."Among works attractive by their rare artistic finish, beauty
This superb hardcover volume — upgraded with color plates and other design enhancements — celebrates the work of three legendary Victorian-era artists: Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris, and Walter C
The edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer published by the Kelmscott Press in 1896 combined the talents of William Morris, one of England's greatest typographers and printers, and those of artist S
Kindness and character triumph over appearances in this age-old tale about the value of inner beauty and the power of love. Beauty and the Beast continues to entertain generations of readers and influ
These decorative Art Nouveau graphics originally appeared in a now-rare periodical, La Decoration Artistique, published in Paris during the decade before World War I. Designers and collectors of the f
Forty full-page color plates by French artist and illustrator O. D. V. Guillonet enhance historian Frantz Funck-Brentano's biography of Joan of Arc. The martyred saint is the legendary heroine of a tu
The creator of Sherlock Holmes dabbled in many other genres including science fiction, and in this 1912 fantasy he transported readers to the wilds of the Amazon for a rollicking adventure among dinos
Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur is the basis for the vast literature concerning King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Malory compiled, translated, and edited the tales from earlier Fre
The well-known actor and seasoned gourmet invites families to come together in the heart of every home — the kitchen — with another fabulous guide to cooking. Vincent Price and his wife Mary, authors
A compelling tale of sin, guilt, and revenge, The Scarlet Letter is also a story of love and forgiveness. Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 masterpiece unfolds among the rigidly intolerant Puritans of the Ma
This gorgeous collectors' edition collects several of the timeless stories from The Arabian Nights, faithfully retold by English author Laurence Housman and magnificently enhanced with 23 color plates
Written in the second century A.D., this picaresque classic is the ancient world's only surviving complete novel. Concerning an inquisitive young man transformed into an ass by a magic potion, the nar
A narcissistic young man falls under the influence of a hedonist who declares that beauty and sensual fulfillment are all that matters. To ensure the endurance of his youthful good looks, Do
This deluxe hardcover volume presents two classic picture books of the 1920s and '30s:Frederick Richardson's Book for Children and Old Old Tales Retold. Author and artist Frederick Richardson was high
Elegant hardcover collector's edition encompasses songs from Shakespeare's plays as well as all of the Bard's sonnets. Faithful reproduction of the 1915 edition includes color illustrations by Charles
Stunning color images, accompanied by photographer commentary, provide a fan's perspective from the early 1980s to the present. Beautiful hardcover volume recaptures many important musical events, inc
Brilliant new hardcover version, based on classic 1909 Hodder and Stoughton edition. More than 200 newly reset stories, embellished by 23 full-page color images and numerous black-and-white drawings b
Gurney takes us back to Dinotopia's ancient past, where the empire of Poseidos is about to capture the peaceful dinosaurs by using robotic technology. This expanded anniversary edition features a weal
This captivating Christian allegory of man's religious journey follows a pilgrim as he travels the hazardous road to the Celestial City. Includes over 35 full-page illustrations, fabulously ornamented
More than 170 painstakingly restored color and pen-and-ink illustrations accompany unforgettable game songs, tales of boys and girls, and lullabies, including "Hickory, Dickory, Dock," "Hey, Diddle, D
In this magical version of Swift's timeless parody, Gulliver's fantastic adventures have been elegantly enhanced by the breathtaking illustrations of Arthur Rackham. Includes 12 vibrant watercolor pla
Shy Mole discovers a thrilling new world of friendship with poetic Rat, loyal Badger, and impetuous Toad. Readers of all ages will cherish this unabridged and magnificently illustrated hardcover editi
This original hardcover treasury collects a 1931 version of Clement Moore's The Night Before Christmas and Dickens' A Christmas Carol, originally published in 1915. 16 full-color plates and numerous b
Lavish hardcover compilation features the best of Poe's verse, including "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," "To Helen," and other favorites. The poems are enhanced by 28 color plates and numerous black-and-w
This marvelous hardcover edition features Mark Twain's witty translation of the 19th-century German classic, a series of hilarious rhymes recounting the disastrous consequences that befall naughty chi
