Swann's Way
By Marcel Proust
Illustrated by Jessica Hische
Translated by Lydia Davis
By Marcel Proust
Illustrated by Jessica Hische
Translated by Lydia Davis
Part of Penguin Drop Caps
Category: Literary Fiction
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$30.00
Nov 05, 2013 | ISBN 9780143124696
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Winner of the 2012 Fifty Books/Fifty Covers show, organized by Design Observer in association with AIGA and Designers & Books
Winner of the 2014 Type Directors Club Communication Design Award
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âMaria Popova, Brain Pickings
âThe Penguin Drop Caps series is a great example of the power of design. Why buy these particular classics when there are less expensive, even free editions of Great Expectations? Because theyâre beautiful objects. Paul Buckley and Jessica Hischeâs fresh approach to the literary classics reduces the design down to typography and color. Each cover is foil-stamped with a cleverly illustrated letterform that reveals an element of the story. Jane Austenâs A (Pride and Prejudice) is formed by opulent peacock feathers and Charlotte Bronteâs B (Jane Eyre) is surrounded by flames. The complete set forms a rainbow spectrum prettier than anything else on your bookshelf.â
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