These new compact hardbacks are cloth-bound, with matching coloured end papers, embossed gold and coloured blocking to enhance their beautiful, bespoke cover illustrations.

The latest series for people that love beautiful books.

For nearly thirty years Wordsworth Editions have been bringing classic literature to people around the world in quality paperback editions at the lowest possible prices and are now bringing the same quality and value to ‘collectable’ hardbacks.

The resurgence in popularity of ‘real’ books against the relative decline of the eBook has led to an increase in beautiful and collectable editions of popular stories that have enticed readers to fall in love with printed books all over again.

Wordsworth have used their expertise in delivering quality printed books at an affordable price and teamed up with the illustrator Claire Shorrock in order to develop this beautiful collection of popular adult and children’s classics.

Each of the collector's edition titles are cloth-bound hardbacks that feature subtle yet beautiful design features such as matching coloured end papers, as well as embossed gold and coloured blocking, making each beautiful, bespoke illustrated cover shine.

Take a look at Wordsworth's new editions of these ever-popular classic tales - our Editorial Expert, Joanne Owen says, "Each book in the Wordsworth Collector’s Editions series will make an attractive addition to any home or school library. Featuring stylish cover illustrations that are at once classic and contemporary, gleaming gold foil, and an elegant compact hardback format. they make glorious gifts for readers young and old."

We're also working with Wordsworth Editions to offer a selection of these books in our competition. Click here to find out more and how to enter.