In CLASSIC PENGUIN: COVER TO COVER, Paul Buckley takes readers on a curated tour of Penguin Classics’ recent art design history, beginning with the now-iconic redesign of the signature Penguin Classics black-spine series in 2003 and moving through award-winning series like the Penguin Classics Graphic Deluxe Editions, Penguin Drop Caps, and Penguin Horror.



Exhibiting a mesmerizing array of front covers and full cover layouts, Paul Buckley illuminates the unique and inventive approaches to typography, image, and design that grace the covers of the best works in literature. Throughout the book, the artists and designers who have collaborated with Penguin Classics—including Malika Favre, Mike Mignola, Jessica Hische, Jillian Tamaki, James Franco and many more —offer commentary on the design process. For lovers of classic literature, book design, and all things Penguin, CLASSIC PENGUIN has you covered.



About the Editor:

PAUL BUCKLEY is one of the premiere creative directors working today, overseeing a diverse group of designers and art directors creating exceptional book covers and branding for fifteen imprints and countless authors within the Penguin Random House publishing group. For the past two decades, his iconic design and singular art direction has been showcased on thousands of covers and jackets, winning him many awards and frequent invitations to speak in the United States and abroad. Paul lives in Brooklyn with his wife Ingsu Liu.

ELDA ROTOR (Preface) is the publisher and editorial director for Penguin Classics. She has created and edited several series including Penguin Civic Classics, Penguin Threads, Couture Classics, Penguin Horror, and Penguin Drop Caps.