-
Stranger than fiction
15 images
The Stranger Than Fiction series brings together some of the most extraordinary true stories ever told. Each of these books has been critically acclaimed, achieving best-selling status and enthusiastic praise and what makes this extraordinary series unique is the way it has brought together the bizarre and the brilliant, the insightful and the eccentric. The books also feature exclusive extras including interviews, further insights and features and inspirational ideas for further reading.
-
Faber & Faber Poetry
2 images
Ever since the 1920s, Faber has been a name synonymous with poetry. Under the guidance of T. S. Eliot and others, the list has introduced readers to many of our most cherished poets – W. H. Auden, Louis MacNeice, Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes and Philip Larkin among them.
-
Canongate Myths
4 images
Pentagram's designer, Angus Hyland produces some beautiful work for the 'Myths' series by Canongate Books. Here is some of my favourites. Each book in the new series is a retelling of a myth by a renowned contemporary author. According to Canongate, the series is “the most ambitious simultaneous world-wide publication ever undertaken,” with 24 publishers issuing the books around the world.
-
Aberystwyth Noir
4 images
The very funny Chandleresque spoof set in Aberystwyth, complete with pulp fiction covers beautifully recreated by Mark Thomas. For more information about Louie Knight's private eye adventures click here