The scientist Victor Frankenstein, obsessed with possessing the secrets of life, creates a new being from the bodies of the dead. But his creature is a twisted, gruesome parody of a man who, rejected for his monstrous appearance, ... Zobraziť viac
Anna Sewell's moving story is one of the best-loved animal adventures ever written. This "Penguin Threads" edition of "Black Beauty" includes a new foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley, cover art by Jillian Tamaki and deluxe French flaps... Zobraziť viac
Christine is a beautiful young singer at the Paris Opera. She is watched by the Opera's "phantom"—a mysterious masked figure who terrorizes the Opera's management and players... Zobraziť viac
Strange things are going on at the Paris Opera House; a mysterious phantom - a skeleton in dinner dress - is wreaking havoc amongst the singers and backstage staff. But when new managers take over and dismiss the rumours of the Opera Ghost... Zobraziť viac
Jane Austen's final novel is her most mature and wickedly satirical. It follows the story of Anne Elliott, who as a teenager, was engaged to a seemingly ideal man, Frederick Wentworth. But after being persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that... Zobraziť viac
On its first publication The Picture of Dorian Gray was regarded as dangerously modern in its depiction of fin-de-siècle decadence. In this updated version of the Faust story, the tempter is Lord Henry Wotton, who lives selfishly for amoral pleasure; Zobraziť viac
Wordsworth Editions: This Wordsworth Edition includes an exclusive Introduction by David Stuart Davies. ‘… the shadow... Zobraziť viac
To coincide with the launch of The Austen Project this is a pocket-sized hardback collection of Jane Austen's timeless novels - perfect for Austen fans everywhere. 'Northanger Abbey! These were thrilling words, and wound up ... Zobraziť viac
Bathsheba Everdene is young and beautiful. She has her own farm and she likes to do things her way. Three men are in love with her - a poor shepherd, a rich farmer and a soldier. Which man will she choose, and will he be the right one for her? ... Zobraziť viac
Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This edition features illustrations by Cecil... Zobraziť viac
Buck is a strong, intelligent dog who moves from an easy life in Californiato the Klondike. Life is tough in the cold north of Canadaand Buck has to learn many hard lessons to survive... Zobraziť viac
Classic / British English: An artist paints a picture of the young and handsome Dorian Gray. When he sees it, Dorian makes a wish that changes his life. As he grows older, his face stays young and handsome. But the picture changes... Zobraziť viac
Beautiful, rich, self-assured and witty, Emma Woodhouse delights in match-making those around her, with no apparent care for her own romantic life. Taking young Harriet Smith under her wing, ... Zobraziť viac
Frankenstein is probably the most famous horror story in the world. Victor Frankenstein is a young scientist who creates a monster from parts of dead bodies. At first the monster looks for love and wants to be kind... Zobraziť viac
Classic / British English: Always be good, so people will love you. Always work hard and do your best.' These were the words of Black Beauty's mother to her son when the two horses lived with Farmer Grey... Zobraziť viac
Classic / British English. Pip is a poor orphan whose life is changed forever by two very different meetings – one with an escaped convict and the other with an eccentric old lady and the beautiful girl who lives with her... Zobraziť viac
Far from the Madding Crowd is perhaps the most pastoral of Hardy's Wessex novels... Zobraziť viac
A special deluxe hardcover edition of The Godfather—the unforgettable saga of an American crime family that became a #1 bestseller and global phenomenon... Zobraziť viac
'The facts of life took on a fiercer aspect and, while he faced that aspect uncowed, he faced it with all the latent cunning of his nature aroused... Zobraziť viac
Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world. Victor Frankenstein has made a terrible mistake. In his desperate pursuit to create life, he has created a monster... Zobraziť viac
