In the penguin drop caps series, designer jessica hische decorates an atoz collection of classic literature with her lovely lettering. Love and the works of jessica hische typography alphabet. Oct 11, 2012 retty well known letterer and designer, jessica hische w penguin art director paul buckley designed these new editions of penguin classics based on her fun daily drop cap series from 2009. Many of these are flexibound or childrens hard cover. Journey through the beautifully handlettered messages by awardwinning illustrator jessica hische. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. She currently lives in san francisco, where she works as a letterer, illustrator, type designer, and relentless procrastiworker. See more ideas about jessica hische, lettering and typography. At the age of 28, jessica has a remarkably prolific career. When i first found jessica hische s website showing her work on the internet, i spent an entire hour there because it was so much pleasure to see how much she enjoys letters, shapes and colors.
As a part of barnes and noble classics, i created vintageinspired book covers with. Im of course talking about the wonderful lettering work of jessica hische. Jessica hische is the genius behind the design of many beloved book covers the whole barnes and nobles leatherbound classics series for example, see the picture of dorian gray, frankenstein. Apr, 2011 designer jessica hische has made this unbelievably beautiful boxset of classics for barnes and noble. Buy products related to barnes and noble classics books and see what customers say about barnes and noble classics books on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Sterling publishing classic book cover series communication arts. She says on her website that this has been her favorite project of all times, and i can certainly understand why. Great expectations penguin drop caps dickens, charles, hische, jessica on. It seems no expense has been spared in this production. Love at first line is how i would describe it, and so began my love for classics. Love the design on these by jessica hische classic. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Jul 14, 2012 jessica hische is simply a too amazing artist to capture in just the one post, so there will be more. Barnes and noble classics publisher series librarything.
Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these. A series of covers for classic books designed by jessica hische tash b uploaded this image to jessica hische. Ill admit, my current collection is made primarily of used books and wellthumbed paperbacks, but i treasure the few nice books i own. These prettily bound leather editions with printed covers and gilt edges donned in shrinkwrap have always intrigued me. Book cover design book design capas kindle pride and prejudice book jessica hische book design capas kindle pride and prejudice book jessica hische. Forbes has twice recognized her in its annual 30 under 30 list in. Barnes and noble leatherbound books classics youtube. Jessica hische design for pride and prejudice by jane austen. Jessica hische is the genius behind the design of many beloved book covers the whole barnes and noble s leatherbound classics series for example, see the picture of dorian gray, frankenstein. Nine book covers by jessica hische to inspire your next project. Working with art director jo obarowski, hische created an exclusive series of covers for a collection of classic novels.
Each book is individual, but all books clearly go together. Clearly marketed to collectors over readers or at the very read more. Youve probably seen jessica hisches creative work, though you may not have realized it at the time. As the mom of three girls, this is one of the picture books im looking forward to most in 2020.
See inside a lettering artists sketchbook and process, from pencil to vector by jessica hische at barnes. The greatest generation the greatest generation speaks. Jessica hische via wit and delight i love these books, and i love books that have this old style beautifully designed books. Its a collection of ministories that celebrate all kinds of girls girls with goals, girls who feel powerful, girls who give back, and girls who love.
Designer jessica hische has made this unbelievably beautiful boxset of classics for barnes and noble. Hische is also the illustrator of the penguin drop caps series, a 26 volume ode to the classics. The huge variety of typography on covers is mindboggling from conservative serifs to charmingly handwritten typefaces. Unlike most focused type and lettering books, jessica covers a very broad range of topics in very approachable terms. Jessica hische illustrations, theo cuffe translator. Prima o poi barnes and nobles classics by jessica hische. Yes, i would like to receive emails from literary traveler. Barnes and noble classics book covers designed by jessica hische. Barnes and noble classics a collection of classic books, sold by barnes and noble, as seen on their website.
Each book is leather bound and with the design then foil stamped in two colors into. Jessica hische little women book cover from barnes. Jessica hisches hand lettered book covers are just the thing to get. Jessica hische provides that peek, and anyone who cares about drawing, lettering, ordare i saythe power of the written word will be absolutely enthralled with what she reveals. I prefer, for example, jessica hisches series for barnes and nobles classics. Jessica hische jessica hische, barbie books, dollhouse books. Published june 1st 2003 by barnes and noble classics paperback, 146 pages authors. Beautiful classic book cover series by jessica hische for barnes and noble. Interviews classic books, book cover design, jessica hische.
Nine book covers by jessica hische to inspire your next. Lately i have been looking at a lot of typographic work from the 1900s as well as those that are inspired by the era. Great expectations amazonclassics edition and millions of other books are. Classic reads in stunning coversyour book club will be dying. Being a bookish person i am of course grateful of the existence of classics for all sorts of reasons, but a major part these days is that designers seems to get very. I remember the first time i saw the work of jessica hische. As both a book lover and a typography nerd, i was thrilled to see that jessica hische collaborated with barnes and noble to create some stunning book covers for their leatherbound classics collection. In progress was an amazing, beautiful, interesting and very helpful book. Dont put all your halloween decorations away yet we have one more gothic hero to celebrate. The most exciting kids books of 2020 picture books brightly.
Apr 20, 2012 barnes and noble classics series art direction. Paul buckley and jessica hisches fresh approach to the literary classics reduces the design down to typography and color. Barnes and noble leatherbound classics collection experiment626xx duration. Pride and prejudice is a masterpiece i first read when i was 15, it was a battered copy i had picked up from a second hand shop. See more ideas about book worms, my books and classic books. Welcome to the definitive destination for classic books and literature. So begins pride and prejudice, jane austens clas pride and prejudice by jane austen. See more ideas about mini books, miniatures and miniture things. Her fresh illustrations with vintage flair would make handsome additions to any shelf. Barnes and noble classics book covers designed by jessica hische or even some of coralie bickfordsmiths other series, which are seemingly much less popular based on what ive seen at stores ive shopped at. Collectible and durable, these volumes should be the cornerstones of every home library. Large selection of official apparel exclusives flatrate shipping. Common knowledge publisher series barnes and noble classics. Wuthering heights pretty into this thingy by jessica hische some of my all time favourite books here with the most beautifully designed covers for barnes and noble love the font.
Now, i dont want to over step any internet boundaries here or set a new benchmark for online creepiness, but i also dont feel as if i can hold this in any longer. Now years later, i bought this beautiful vintage classics edition and read it for the upteenth time. See more ideas about jessica hische, types of lettering and cooking the perfect turkey. The books were leather bound and the design was then foil stamped in two foil colors onto the full jacket and spine. We are offering curbside pickup only for buy online, pickup in store orders placed on. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Today would have been the 165th birthday of bram stoker, creator of the worlds most famous vampire sorry, angel count dracula. Love and the works of jessica hische mini books, book. See more ideas about jessica hische, typography letters and kingdom movie. Jessica hische is a letterer and illustrator based in san francisco. There are a lot of books that are not the barnes and noble leather bound classic editions. These classics are absolutely beautiful and can be purchased here.
Jane eyre barnes noble leatherbound classics charlotte bronte hardcover b beautiful classic book cover series by jessica hische for barnes and noble. I prefer, for example, jessica hische s series for barnes and nobles classics. Aug 08, 20 introducing every nerdlingers dreamboat. Dolls house printable book covers some for resize see more. Though i love paperbacks and adore my kindle, there is nothing that feels quite as literary, quite as solid and impressive, as a leatherbound book. Barnes and noble leatherbound books classics great magical library. Hische created an exclusive series of covers for a collection of classic novels. Design penguin drop caps penguin art penguin books. There are so many other beautiful series in this same vein right now, and at the end of the day i just dont find those particular books very inspiring. Why buy these particular classics when there are less expensive, even free editions of great expectations.
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