Classic Novels is proud to have partnered with Chiltern Publishing to bring you their beautifully decorated editions of some of the most famous novels ever written.
Chiltern are publishers of exquisitely crafted editions of the world’s finest classic literature. The books that we have added to the Classic Novels portfolio are a perfect mix of tradition combined with the very latest in printing techniques. With wonderfully detailed covers, sparkling gilt edges and stitched binding, these editions are as ornate as they are sturdy.
Founded in 2018 with a vision to create the most beautiful classics ever published, Chiltern took inspiration from the resplendent motifs of the original covers of novels from the 19th Century. Commitment to this vision is reflected in the specifications of the Chiltern Editions, with their size and formatting staying true to Austen’s originals.
We have a wide range of genres available, ready for you to begin your very own collection. Delve into the dark and gothic world of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, where themes of morality and the horrors of ambition are explored against the backdrop of monstrous vengeance. Step into the roaring twenties through F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby where the decadent life of mysterious, millionaire recluse Jay Gatsby belies the obsession and deceit of one man’s pursuit of the American Dream.
The greatest love story of all time, Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, and his timeless tragedy of Hamlet have also been given the exquisite Chiltern treatment with intricately embossed covers, delicate ribbon markers and creamy pages.
We have fantastic value bundles available, enabling you to brighten up your bookcase immediately with Chiltern’s instantly recognisable spines. Why not pair Frankenstein with Bram Stoker’s genre-defining Dracula? Dickens fans will not be disappointed by four-strong set including Great Expectations and Oliver Twist. We also have a bespoke children’s collection available so you can share classics like Peter Pan and Treasure Island with the whole family, kindling that love for literature that will remain with them all their lives.
Many of the Classic Novels’ Chiltern Editions are as beautifully decorated on the inside as they are on the outside. Immerse yourself in the timeless festive yarn as Arthur Rackham’s original illustrations bring Scrooge’s tale of redemption to life in Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Your tumble down the rabbit-hole will be hastened by Victorian illustrator John Tenniel, whose imagination brought the iconic characters of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland into stark and vivid reality.
These magnificently produced editions complement our existing collection of stylishly presented hardbacks from a dazzling array of 19th Century authors, inspired by the famous Cranford Collection. From Austen’s must-have of Pride and Prejudice to Emily Brontë’s sweeping, moody Wuthering Heights, these equally artful editions make fantastic companions to any purchases from our range of Chilterns.
All of our hardbacks are available for delivery UK-wide as well as to the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. We are delighted to offer free delivery across the UK for orders over £25.
With such a wide range of titles available, waste no time in beginning your very own collection of the greatest novels in English literature.