![]() “With 1984 I started with two main things. Given the stature of Orwell and the longstanding cultural relevance of these novels, I thought it was important to see what had been done before getting started.” I did look at the past packages before I started designing. The image could simultaneously be viewed as an eye and as a target, showing how one is always in the sights of the Party, always a potential suspect of thoughtcrime.įor all four covers, I was inspired by the elegant, minimalist designs of Paul Rand. For the trade, I used the device of a spotlight with an eye in the middle. With this in mind, I set out to create something that would appeal to both old readers and new.įor 1984, I focused on the idea of Big Brother, the ever-present leader of the Party. ![]() Like many of us, I first read 1984 in high school, so I was aware that my design could be a student’s first impression of these great books. ![]() And perhaps a little nervous given the audience size and the continued importance and cultural relevance of these novels. Here’s how they each approached the challenge: Thankfully, my talented designers, Kaitlin Kall and Jason Booher, were more than up for the task. ![]() We actually publish three editions each of both 1984 and Animal Farm, so we had not just two covers to redesign, but the opportunity to tackle six repackages in total. ![]() When asked to redesign George Orwell’s iconic titles, my team and I couldn’t have been more thrilled. ![]()
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An erotic romance by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Olivia Cunning that is the perfect blend of sex, love, and rock 'n' roll. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Haley lived with his family in Henning, Tennessee, before returning to Ithaca with his family when he was five years old. ![]() Haley's boyhood home at Henning, Tennessee, in 2007.Īlex Haley was born in Ithaca, New York, on August 11, 1921, and was the eldest of three brothers (the other two being George and Julius) and a half-sister (from his father's second marriage). It was adapted as a miniseries, Alex Haley's Queen, broadcast in 1993. Haley had requested that David Stevens, a screenwriter, complete it the book was published as Queen: The Story of an American Family. He was working on a second family history novel at his death. Haley's first book was The Autobiography of Malcolm X, published in 1965, a collaboration through numerous lengthy interviews with Malcolm X. In the United States, the book and miniseries raised the public awareness of black American history and inspired a broad interest in genealogy and family history. ABC adapted the book as a television miniseries of the same name and aired it in 1977 to a record-breaking audience of 130 million viewers. Alexander Murray Palmer Haley (August 11, 1921 – February 10, 1992) was an American writer and the author of the 1976 book Roots: The Saga of an American Family. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The supermarket is using the same copy as the florist, who’s stolen her ideas off that big TV ad. It’s the same as it was last year and the same as everyone else has used this year. Good Christmas creative is a delicate balance But Christmas marketing can easily end up a bit bland or missing the mark. I’m all for tradition, familiarity and festivities. I love a Christmas song and a bit of sparkle, I’m a firm believer that you should use as many Christmas decorations as you can throw at a tree (and a few more for luck), and if my mum threatens once more to ditch the traditional turkey as our Christmas dinner I might actually throw my reindeer slippers at her. And with Christmas, comes Christmas marketing. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() An in-your-face expose.” -Anne Colamosca, Business Week This book is already unforgettable.” -Susannah Meadows, Newsweek you will read this explosive little book cover to cover and pass it on to all your friends and relatives.” -Diana Henriques, The New York Times ![]() A frequent contributor to Harper’s and The Nation, she has also been a columnist at The New York Times and Time magazine. īarbara Ehrenreich is the author of fourteen books, including This Land Is Their Land and the New York Times bestsellers Bait and Switch and Fear of Falling. Now, in a new afterword, Ehrenreich shows that the plight of the underpaid has in no way eased: with fewer jobs available, deteriorating work conditions, and no pay increase in sight, Nickel and Dimed is more relevant than ever. Funny, poignant, and passionate, this revelatory firsthand account of life in low-wage America - the story of Barbara Ehrenreich’s attempts to eke out a living while working as a waitress, hotel maid, house cleaner, nursing-home aide, and Wal-Mart associate - has become an essential part of the nation’s political discourse. Chosen for “one book” initiatives across the country, it has fueled nationwide campaigns for a living wage. Acclaimed as an instant classic upon publication, Nickel and Dimed has sold more than 1.5 million copies and become a staple of classroom reading. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In her youth, she was a part of the social life of St. Courtesy: Beinecke LibraryĪccording to her memoirs, Buxhoeveden's father, Karlos Buxhoeveden, was the Russian minister in Copenhagen, Denmark during World War I. ![]() As a child, Sophie shared picnics and mushroom hunts with other famous players in the tragic story such as Anna Vyrubova, Felix Yussoupov, Dmitri Pavlovich, and the sons of poet Konstantin Romanov.īaroness Sophie Buxhoeveden, right, with fellow lady in waiting Countess Anastasia Hendrikova, left, who was later shot by Bolsheviks in 1918.īaroness Sophie Buxhoeveden, far right, with, from left to right, the Grand Duchesses Anastasia, Tatiana, Maria, and Olga of Russia at an official event in 1915. In her book Before the Storm, Sophie describes a side of old Russia seldom seen elsewhere, a family in the old-fashioned provincial country life of the gentry in the years before the revolution. She was the author of three memoirs about the imperial family and about her own escape from Russia. Baroness Sophie Buxhoeveden, also known as Sophia Karlovna Buxhoeveden (Russian: София Карловна Буксгевден, SeptemNovember 26, 1956), was a lady in waiting to Tsarina Alexandra of Russia. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of Cry, the Beloved Country (US). Picture of the first edition Charles Scribner's Sons boards for Cry, the Beloved Country (US). Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of Cry, the Beloved Country (US). Picture of dust jacket where original $3.00 price is found for Cry, the Beloved Country (US). Picture of the first edition copyright page for Cry, the Beloved Country (US). Picture of the 1948 first edition dust jacket for Cry, the Beloved Country (US). However, the UK edition published by Jonathan Cape seems to be more collectible, perhaps because The artwork on the UK edition is more attractive.Ĭry, the Beloved Country (US) is an Oprah's Book Club selection. Note: Cry, the Beloved County was first published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1948. First issue jacket has photo of author on the back and title and publisher name in red text on the lower corner of back flap. Boards are grey cloth with red and black decoration. Pages: 278 The first edition states 1948 on the title page, and an "A" below the rights and permission statement on the copyright page along with Scribner's seal on the bottom of copyright page. First Edition Points and Criteria for Cry, the Beloved Country (US) ![]() ![]() "Titan paints a vivid picture of Rockefeller's life and career through detailed research and engaging storytelling to create a comprehensive portrait of this iconic American figure."."The book does an excellent job of highlighting not only Rockefeller's success, but also his philanthropic endeavors and his lasting legacy on American business and society."."Chernow's writing style in Titan is both engaging and informative, making it an easy and enjoyable read for anyone interested in learning about the life of one of America's richest men."."Titan offers readers a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of the influential and complex figure of John D. ![]() Rockefeller, Sr by Ron Chernow is an incredibly insightful and captivating biography that provides great insight into the life of one of America's most influential businessmen." ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape-and an unexpected bridge back to the world. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. His path isn’t clear-and the pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. ![]() Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Jordan! It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. Winner of the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award for New Talent and soon to be a major motion picture directed by Michael B. ![]() It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." - The New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. It’s not just a narrative it’s an experience. Summary: "The right story at the right time. ![]() ![]() ![]() Six full color illustrations by Tom Bagshaw.It was adapted by Thomas Harris into a film directed by Peter Webber the following year. The fourth and final book in the Hannibal series, Hannibal Rising was first published in 2006. A brutal tale filled with violence and beauty, Hannibal Rising is a story of innocence lost and how insufferable tragedy begets depraved monsters. Traumatized and orphaned, Lecter finds care in the home of his uncle and aunt, but vengeance consumes his thoughts. ![]() In the aftermath, Hannibal witnesses an unspeakable act of cruelty that will haunt him forever. But when their loving home is bombed by the Germans in 1945, killing their parents, Hannibal and Mischa are left to fend for themselves. ![]() Hannibal Rising introduces us to eight-year-old Hannibal Lecter, wide-eyed and innocent a brother to his younger sister Mischa, and a devoted son to his Lithuanian count father and Italian aristocrat mother. Twenty-five years after Hannibal Lecter first invaded the imaginations of countless readers worldwide in Red Dragon, author Thomas Harris crafted Hannibal Rising, the origin story of his iconic cannibalistic serial killer. EDITION: Artist Edition (signed by Tom Bagshaw) ![]() |
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