Which publishers for the classics?
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Anonymous
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Inspired by this forum, I want to go back to reading classics, which I haven't done since I was in school. I'll order from Amazon so need some guidance on which publishers/editions should I look for.
Top priority is something easy on my eyes. Small print and narrow margins will kill me. I also like a book that isn't bound/glued so tight that I can't open it up without really breaking the spine. Finally-- to get really picky--I prefer a book with an attractive cover that is matte not glossy. Not essential, of course, but thought I'd throw it out there! |
Anonymous
OP, again. I'm open to hardcover or paperback. |
Anonymous
| Go to Barnes & Noble or a library and decide for yourself. This is way too particular of a request |
Anonymous
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The libraries have large print sections! They can also transfer books between locations, so you aren’t limited to your branch.
Of course, you could also read on a kindle and make the font/margins as big as you want! |
Anonymous
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Oxford University Press, Everyman Classics, Penguin Classics (they have a great hardback/cloth cover line).
New York Review of Books (nyrb) publishes under-published classics and lots of books in translation - I'd say mainly 20th century. Archipelago is a small independent publisher that also publishes mainly books in translation that are classics in their country. Their books are beautifully made and they have fantastic customer service. But I agree that I read a lot of classics on my kindle. |
Anonymous
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I've always bought Penguin Classics. Super affordable.
But ... they are going to have the tiny print and small margins. I think I'm finally going to break down and get a kindle. |
Anonymous
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From my personal experience, if the visibility of the print is really an issue, you might consider buying classics on kindle because you can adjust the fonts, size, illumination and so on.
Reviews of kindle books will also address the formatting - I generally buy the Penguin Classics as e-books. |
Anonymous
You don’t have to buy them. Borrow then through Libby and send to kindle. Easy. Free. |
Anonymous
| Penguin |
Anonymous
| Why Amazon? I bet a book loving independent bookseller would live to help you with this request |
Anonymous
| 2nd hand bookstores |
Anonymous
+1 I think the unlit kindles are easiest on the eyes. Most classics are long out of copyright, and you can get free copies for the kindle and format however you wish. |
Anonymous
| I have a collection of the Penguin cloth bound classics. They are beautiful on a shelf together. I buy a few new ones every year. |
Anonymous
| If you are open to elsewhere, the Barnes & Noble classics collectors editions are really great. They're also BOGO 50% off right now. They look really good on my bookshelves, match each other nicely, have gilded edges and are very reader friendly - the print is a n8ce size, the paper is nice, the margins are good and they stay open to your page when you set them down. I added a few every year and now have all the ones I want. A few have multiple cover varieties so definitely scroll through the collection! |
Anonymous
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^ oops meant to add the link
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/buy-one-get-one-50-off-bn-collectible-editions/_/N-2uo4 |