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'''Easton Press''', a division of [[MBI, Inc.]], based in [[Norwalk, Connecticut]], is a [[publisher]] specializing in high-quality [[Calf-binding|leather-bound]] books. In addition to canonical [[classics]], [[Religion]], [[poetry]] and [[art]] books, they publish a large library of [[science fiction]] and popular literature as well.
'''Easton Press''', a division of [[MBI, Inc.]], based in [[Norwalk, Connecticut]], is a [[publisher]] specializing in premium [[Calf-binding|leather-bound]] books. In addition to canonical [[classics]], [[Religion]], [[poetry]] and [[art]] books, they publish a selection of [[science fiction]] and popular literature.


Some of Easton Press's products are arranged in monthly subscription series.
Some of Easton Press's products are arranged in monthly subscription series.


==Style ==
The Easton Press's books are known for their elegant covers and beautiful illustrations by well-known artists. Each book has the following features:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eastonpress.com/cms/AboutUs_1-50|title=Easton Press|website=www.eastonpress.com|access-date=2016-03-02}}</ref>
The Easton Press uses a number of elements of older publishing and book-binding styles, including gilt edges, raised bands on the spine, and ribbon markers. It commissions illustrations for its editions, including from prominent illustrators such as
* Bound in [[Genuine Leather|genuine leather]]
[[Arthur Szyk]], [[David Gentleman]] and [[Chris Van Allsburg]], who illustrated its editions of [[C.S. Lewis|C.S. Lewis's]] [[Chronicles of Narnia]].
* Spine accented with 22 kt gold
* Printed on [[acid-free paper]]<ref>The website uses the term 'acid-neutral' which, presumably is the same as acid-free. ('Archival quality' is the highest standard but is rarely seen in book publishing.) {{Cite web|url=http://www.eastonpress.com/|title=Easton Press|website=www.eastonpress.com|access-date=2019-10-23}}</ref>
* Gilded page edges
* Exclusive Illustrations
* Raised hubs on backbone
* Cloth ribbon marker
* Moire endleaves
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==Publications==
* ''[[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]'' (1978), written by [[C. S. Lewis]], illustrated by [[Chris Van Allsburg]]<ref>https://www.ebay.com/itm/Easton-Press-THE-CHRONICLES-OF-NARNIA-C-S-Lewis-7-Vols-Wood-case-leather-/132367166721?hash=item1ed1b2ad01%3Ag%3AVBwAAOSwonBZ5neK&nma=true&si=c%252BnYAm292A2YqJVC5Lxz5yFn%252Ftc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557</ref>
* ''[[Prince Caspian]]'' (1979), written by [[C. S. Lewis]], illustrated by [[Chris Van Allsburg]]<ref>https://www.ebay.com/itm/Easton-Press-Prince-Caspian-The-Chronicles-of-Narnia-Leather-Bound-1979-/332569659388?hash=item4d6eb247fc%3Ag%3AkUIAAOSwmulalZtg&nma=true&si=c%252BnYAm292A2YqJVC5Lxz5yFn%252Ftc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557</ref>
* ''[[The Voyage of the Dawn Treader]]'' (1980), written by [[C. S. Lewis]], illustrated by [[Chris Van Allsburg]]
* ''[[The Silver Chair]]'' (1981), written by [[C. S. Lewis]], illustrated by [[Chris Van Allsburg]]
* ''[[The Horse and His Boy]]'' (1982), written by [[C. S. Lewis]], illustrated by [[Chris Van Allsburg]]<ref>https://www.ebay.com/itm/Easton-Press-The-Horse-and-His-Boy-Chronicles-of-Narnia-Lewis/272970567756?hash=item3f8e50504c:g:lXoAAOSw7z1aJ0CC</ref>
* ''[[The Magician's Nephew]]'' (1983), written by [[C. S. Lewis]], illustrated by [[Chris Van Allsburg]]<ref>https://www.ebay.com/itm/Easton-Press-The-Magicians-Nephew-Chronicles-of-Narnia-Lewis/272970575041?hash=item3f8e506cc1:g:pBIAAOSwc2FaJ0Kl</ref>
* ''[[The Last Battle]]'' (1984), written by [[C. S. Lewis]], illustrated by [[Chris Van Allsburg]]

* ''[[The Arabian Nights]]'' (1983), translation by [[Sir Richard Burton]], illustrated by [[Arthur Szyk]]
* ''[[The Jungle Books]]'' (1985), written by [[Rudyard Kipling]], illustrated by [[David Gentleman]]

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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 20:47, 5 November 2020

Easton Press
Parent companyMBI, Inc.
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationNorwalk, Connecticut
Publication typesBooks
Official websitewww.eastonpressbooks.com

Easton Press, a division of MBI, Inc., based in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a publisher specializing in premium leather-bound books. In addition to canonical classics, Religion, poetry and art books, they publish a selection of science fiction and popular literature.

Some of Easton Press's products are arranged in monthly subscription series.

Style

The Easton Press uses a number of elements of older publishing and book-binding styles, including gilt edges, raised bands on the spine, and ribbon markers. It commissions illustrations for its editions, including from prominent illustrators such as Arthur Szyk, David Gentleman and Chris Van Allsburg, who illustrated its editions of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia.

See also

References

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