Anonymous
11/25/2023 23:03
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
^ oops meant to add the link
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/buy-one-get-one-50-off-bn-collectible-editions/_/N-2uo4
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/buy-one-get-one-50-off-bn-collectible-editions/_/N-2uo4
Anonymous
11/25/2023 23:02
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
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
11/23/2023 07:57
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
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
11/22/2023 14:18
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
Anonymous wrote: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.
+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
11/13/2023 22:34
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
2nd hand bookstores
Anonymous
11/13/2023 10:05
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
Why Amazon? I bet a book loving independent bookseller would live to help you with this request
Anonymous
11/12/2023 22:50
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
Penguin
Anonymous
11/12/2023 18:35
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
Anonymous wrote: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.
You don’t have to buy them. Borrow then through Libby and send to kindle. Easy. Free.
Anonymous
11/12/2023 16:19
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
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.
Reviews of kindle books will also address the formatting - I generally buy the Penguin Classics as e-books.
Anonymous
11/12/2023 16:09
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
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.
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
11/12/2023 15:58
Subject: Re:Which publishers for the classics?
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.
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
11/12/2023 11:30
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
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!
Of course, you could also read on a kindle and make the font/margins as big as you want!
Anonymous
11/12/2023 10:57
Subject: Re:Which publishers for the classics?
Go to Barnes & Noble or a library and decide for yourself. This is way too particular of a request
Anonymous
11/12/2023 10:52
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
Anonymous wrote: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!
OP, again. I'm open to hardcover or paperback.
Anonymous
11/12/2023 10:48
Subject: Which publishers for the classics?
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!
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!