Favorite publisher/editions for classic books

Anonymous
For me it's Oxford World's Classics and Everyman's Library.

I like the covers of OWC and they are filled with good introductions and historical timeliness.

Everyman's are more expensive and I only have a few but they're wonderful. For instance I have Shakespeare's 4 major tragedies.

On the don't like list are the Penguin clothbounds.
Anonymous
I really like the Barnes and Noble classics collectible editions. Many are bright and colorful, all look nice on a shelf together, and I also find them enjoyable to read (compared to other collectible editions that I've owned).
Anonymous
I have some Easton Press that I bought second hand and some Folio Society. The Folio Society books, in particular, are really beautiful.

I also love the Collector's Library classics that are hardback and small - maybe 6x4 inches? I have one whole shelf of those.

I collect NYRB publications, which are always interesting books - many under-published 20th century books and books in translation. I've found some true favorites through their publications. They have different colored spines and look fantastic on the shelf.

And I collect Persephone grey covers. Their books are mainly by women, predominantly British women from the 19th and 20th century. I've loved all of the ones I've read.
Anonymous
Chiltern classics are beautiful to look at as well as great reads.
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