Holy moly did I enjoy this book. Every second was fascinating. I have always loved beautiful books, and seeing a whole book of my favorite author's covers was so fun. It was also fascinating learning about the history of the publication of her works, and how the books were interpreted with the ch... ...more

Showcasing 200 years of Jane Austen book covers with large color photographs and entertainingly informative text, this is a book Austen fans will treasure, but really anyone interested in history, the evolution of book publishing, or changes in graphic art will have lots to enjoy in its pages. Th... ...more

A beautifully crafted coffee-table book that made me want to become a rare bookcollector myself. Not only is it beautifully designed, it is also well-structured and holds some various bits of insightful information and reflection upon the way bookdesign has been affected by the trends and tendenc... ...more

4.5 stars

Originally posted at Writer of Wrongs

You guys, this book is my catnip. It combines several of my favorite things: Jane Austen, cover design, history, and humor. It's got a gorgeous cover and full-color pages and hilarious commentary.

Full disclaimer: this book was made for me. I'm coming... ...more

Originally reviewed at Books Etc.

I love Jane Austen (though I wouldn't call myself a Janeite, not yet anyway) and I love book covers (especially pretty ones) so I was really excited for Margaret C. Sullivan's book, Jane Austen Cover to Cover: 200 Years of Classic Book Covers, published November 2... ...more

There are probably more than a few instances in every reader’s life when they have been induced to pick up or click on a book due to its outward appearance. When choosing cover, authors and publishers put a lot of thought into the audience they are trying to appeal to and often take great effort... ...more

When I was offered a copy of this beautiful book to review, I was only too happy to.

I have a dreadful literacy secret, that is that I have never read a Jane Austen; I know, I know how is this possible and where have I been? I felt that this book was a brilliant one to introduce me to Austen.

This... ...more