William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return: Star Wars Part The Sixth
Dear Village William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return: Star Wars Part The Sixth $35.00
William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return: Star Wars Part The SixthReturn of the Jedi takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved Star Wars story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force alike!Experience the story of Return of the Jedi all over again, now with all the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theater! Stunning text lovingly and accurately rendered in the meter and style of the Bard himself includes reimagined dialogue from each character from the movie, stage directions, and plenty of Easter eggs, all alongside twenty gorgeous woodcut illustrations that put an Elizabethan twist on the iconic Star Wars characters.STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: Twenty woodcut-style illustrations accompany the text, putting a Shakespearean spin on beloved Star Wars characters.AUTHENTIC METER: Shakespeare scholars and Star Wars fans alike will delight in the period-accurate musicality of the text.EASTER EGGS: Hidden nods to both Star Wars and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans of both!COMPLETE CAST: Each character from the film, from Princess Leia to Jabba the Hutt, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.
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William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back: Star Wars Part The Fifth
Dear Village William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back: Star Wars Part The Fifth $35.00
William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back: Star Wars Part The FifthThe Empire Strikes Back takes on new life in a classic style, retelling the beloved Star Wars story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare. Fans of both the Bard and the Force are sure to be delighted!Experience the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theater as you relive the story of The Empire Strikes Back. The text is lovingly and accurately rendered in the meter and style of Shakespeare himself, with reimagined dialogue from each character, stage directions, and plenty of Easter eggs to discover. The twenty gorgeous woodcut illustrations add an Elizabethan twist to the iconic Star Wars characters.Stunning Illustrations: Twenty woodcut-style illustrations give a Shakespearean spin to beloved Star Wars characters.Authentic Meter: Shakespeare scholars and Star Wars fans will appreciate the period-accurate musicality of the text.Easter Eggs: Hidden nods to both Star Wars and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans.Complete Cast: Each character from the film, from Yoda to Lando Calrissian, has reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.
William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope
Dear Village William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope $35.00
William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New HopeStar Wars takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force alike!Experience the first installment of Star Wars all over again, now with all the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theater! Stunning text lovingly and accurately rendered in the meter and style of the Bard himself includes reimagined dialogue from each character from the movie, stage directions, and plenty of Easter eggs, all alongside twenty gorgeous woodcut illustrations that put an Elizabethan twist on the iconic Star Wars characters.STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONSTwenty woodcut-style illustrations accompany the text, putting a Shakespearean spin on beloved Star Wars characters.AUTHENTIC METERShakespeare scholars and Star Wars fans alike will delight in the period-accurate musicality of the text.EASTER EGGSHidden nods to both Star Wars and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans of both!COMPLETE CASTEach character from the film, from Darth Vader to Chewbacca, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.
Treasure Island
Dear Village Treasure Island 2 $29.99
Treasure Island is the seminal pirates and buried treasure novel, which is so brilliantly concocted that it appeals to readers both young and old. The story is told in the first person by young Jim Hawkins, whose mother keeps the Admiral Benbow Inn. An old seadog, a resident at the inn, hires Jim to keep a watch out for other sailors whom he fears but, despite all precautions, the old man is served with the black spot which means death. Among the dead man's belongings Jim discovers a map showing the location of the buried treasure of the notorious pirate Captain Flint. It is not long before he, along with Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney, sets sail to find the treasure. However, amongst the hired hands is the one-legged Long John Silver who has designs on the treasure for himself. The continuing fascination with this tale of high drama, buried treasure and treachery bears out what Stevenson wrote about the book to his friend W. E. Henley: 'if this don't fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day.' The book not only continues to 'fetch the kids' but the grown-ups too in fact all those with the spirit of adventure in their hearts. Collector's Editions: These compact hardbacks are cloth-bound, with matching coloured end papers, embossed gold and coloured blocking to enhance their beautiful, bespoke cover illustrations.
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
Dear Village Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales $29.99
Hans Christian Andersen is the best-loved of all tellers of fairy tales. This collection of over forty of Andersen's most popular stories includes The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Red Shoes, The Little Match Girl, The Snow Queen, The Tinder Box, The Ugly Duckling and many more. It is delightfully illustrated in black-and white by those remarkable brothers, Charles, Thomas and William Heath Robinson.
Phantom Of The Opera
Dear Village Phantom Of The Opera $29.99
' the shadow turned round; and I saw a terrible death's-head, which darted a look at me from a pair of scorching eyes. I felt as if I were face to face with Satan ' Erik, the Phantom of the Paris Opera House, is one of the great icons of horror literature. This tormented and disfigured creature has made his home in the labyrinthine cellars of this opulent building where he can indulge in his great passion for music, which is a substitute for the love and emotion denied him because of his ghastly appearance. It is in the Opera House that he encounters Christine Daaé whom he trains in secret to become a great singer. Erik's passionate obsession with a beautiful woman beyond his reach is doomed and leads to the dramatic tragic finale. Gaston Leroux's novel is a marvellous blend of detective story, romance and spine-tingling terror which has fascinated readers ever since the work was first published.
Pride And Prejudice
Dear Village Pride And Prejudice 7 $75.00
Pride And Prejudice Gems of literature in a luxurious and unique design by Marjolein Bastin.The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of a timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice, the enduring story of the Bennet sisters and their quest for suitable marriages. Beyond bringing these stories to life, Bastin’s series adds elaborately designed ephemera, such as four-color maps, letters, family trees, and sheet music. Whether an ideal gift for an Austen devotee or a treat for yourself, The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series, as a set or individually purchased, is perfect for anyone who feels a connection to these enduring literary gems.Discover anew the dramatic world of Pride and Prejudice. In early nineteenth-century England, Elizabeth Bennet and her four sisters are expected to secure their future by a suitable marriage. The family’s modest assets, however, make that a challenging prospect. Though the new neighbor Mr. Bingley would be a good match, his haughty friend Mr. Darcy does not hold the Bennets in high regard. Societal expectations and romantic aspirations collide and make finding an appropriate spouse a dramatic endeavor.
Sense And Sensibility
Dear Village Sense And Sensibility $75.00
Sense And Sensibility Gems of literature in a luxurious and unique design by Marjolein Bastin.The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of a timeless classic, Sense and Sensibility, the story of the Dashwood sisters. Beyond bringing these stories to life, Bastin’s series adds elaborately designed ephemera, such as four-color maps, letters, family trees, and sheet music.Discover anew the dramatic world of Sense and Sensibility. The happy and carefree childhood of sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood comes to an abrupt end with the death of their father. The family is suddenly penniless and pushed out of their home, leaving the two young ladies with one sole hope: a good marriage. After moving into the cottage of a remote relative, the spirited Marianne falls in love much too quickly. In the meantime, the more intellectual Elinor sees her chances for a happy marriage fade when she discovers the man for whom she’s fallen is already engaged. Sense and Sensibility is the story of two dissimilar sisters fighting for their happiness in the face of the strict social conventions of early eighteenth-century England.
Frankenstein
Dear Village Frankenstein 2 $34.99
Frankenstein SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM FROM ACADEMY AWARD–WINNING VISIONARY GUILLERMO DEL TOROMary Shelley’s timeless gothic classic accompanied by the art of legendary illustrator Bernie Wrightson live on in this gorgeous illustrated adaptation of Frankenstein—featuring an introduction by Stephen King.Few works by comic book artists have earned the universal acclaim and reverence that Bernie Wrightson’s illustrated version of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein was met with upon its original release in 1983, which vividly presented the timeless, terrifying tale of one man’s obsession to create life—and the monster that became his legacy. A generation later, this magnificent pairing of art and literature is still considered to be one of the greatest achievements made by any artist in the field. This book includes the complete text of the original groundbreaking novel and approximately fifty original full-page illustrations by Bernie Wrightson—created over a period of seven years—that continue to stun the world with their monumental beauty and uniqueness. This edition also contains introductions by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King and author Mary Shelley, as well as supplemental material including a history of the novel, a chronology of Mary Shelley’s life and work, and the historical context of Frankenstein for readers.
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Emma
Dear Village Emma 2 $75.00
Emma: The exquisite illustrations of Marjolein Bastin complement the timeless text in this elegant special edition of an English masterpiece.The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series offers a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, Marjolein Bastin's internationally celebrated artwork brings new life to the timeless classic, Emma, the story of the well-meaning matchmaker of Highbury village. In addition to vividly illustrating these stories, Bastin's series includes elaborately designed ephemera such as letters, invitations, and more. Whether as an ideal gift for an Austen devotee or a personal treat, The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series, whether purchased as a set or individually, is perfect for anyone who holds a connection to these enduring literary gems.Explore the dramatic world of Emma anew. Emma Woodhouse is the most influential young woman in the tranquil village of Highbury, where she resides with her father. As a wealthy heiress, she is determined never to marry but takes pleasure in matchmaking attempts for her friends and acquaintances. These efforts lead to misunderstandings and embarrassments, prompting Mr. Knightley, the family's closest friend, to intervene and criticize Emma sharply. Despite admitting her error and attempting to rectify it, Emma finds herself falling in love after all.
Mrs Dalloway
Dear Village Mrs Dalloway $45.00
Mrs Dalloway A very special hardback edition of Mrs Dalloway to celebrate its 100th anniversary, featuring the original artwork created by Virginia Woolf's sister, Vanessa Bell. Celebrate the 100th birthday of a groundbreaking novel with this limited run special edition. Clarissa Dalloway is preparing to give a party. In this vivid portrait of one day in a woman's life, Clarissa is preoccupied with the last-minute details of a party she is to give that evening. As she readies her house she is flooded with memories and re-examines the choices she has made over the course of her life. 'Sheer magic' Eileen Atkins, Daily Mail. 'One of the most moving, revolutionary artworks of the twentieth century' Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours. This special edition features the original cover created by Virginia Woolf's sister, Vanessa Bell, and the original text first published by The Hogarth Press.
Jane Eyre
Dear Village Jane Eyre 2 $26.99
Jane Eyre, a classic novel by Charlotte Brontë, combines romance and suspense to create a thrilling read.When Jane Eyre was first published in 1847, it quickly became a bestseller, leading to a second printing within three months. The story follows a young girl who faces hardships including abuse, abandonment, and ridicule, but ultimately becomes a loving and compassionate woman of strong moral character. This edition of Jane Eyre features colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping, making it a stylish addition to any bookshelf.
Pride And Prejudice
Dear Village Pride And Prejudice 6 $52.99
Printed page edge designs are becoming incredibly popular among readers and bibliophiles.
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Dear Village The Picture Of Dorian Gray $32.99
Includes 15 specially commissioned, full-page, full-colour illustrations.
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Dracula
Dear Village Dracula $26.99
DraculaThis quintessential vampire story helped to reshape the world of horror fiction.Irish author Bram Stoker introduced the character of Count Dracula and provided much of the basis of modern vampire fiction in his 1897 novel Dracula. Written as a series of letters, newspaper clippings, diary entries, and ships’ logs, the story begins with lawyer Jonathan Harker journeying to meet Dracula at his remote castle to complete a real estate transaction. Harker soon discovers that he is being held prisoner, and that Dracula has a rather disquieting nocturnal life. Touching on themes such as Victorian culture, immigration, and colonialism, among others, this timeless classic is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats! Featuring colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping, this edition of Dracula is a stylish addition to your bookshelf.