The Digital Public Library of America amplifies the value of libraries as Americans’ most trusted sources of shared knowledge. They do this by proactively collaborating with partners in the field to accelerate innovative tools and ideas that empower and equip libraries to broaden digital access to information. Recovering The Classics is a crowdsourced collection of original book covers for some of the greatest works in the public domain, where anyone can contribute.
$ 1.99
Artist Statement A colorful cover for a great classic! — Roberlan Borges
$ 1.99
Artist Statement It was about 1961 when I was 10 years old. I actually couldn't read that book, but I was stunned by the illustration ( DQ and The Windmill)...
$ 12.99
Artist Statement While looking up reference imagery, I discovered that most pre-existing covers for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow depict the headless horseman in a dramatic chase. In order to...
$ 12.99
Artist Statement The cover I have created is for the book "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. I have taken a more modernized approach to the design by...
$ 12.99
Artist Statement Anne Elliott is young and people tries to persuade her about a good marriage. She doesn't give attention to them. She lost her mother and is just concerned...
$ 29.99
Artist StatementI really love this book! Sherlock Holmes smokes a lot, and his beret and tabacco pipe becomes a symbol of him. I made this with Photoshop CC. — Paula...
$ 7.99
Artist Statement"I grew up with this story, and something that always intrigued me was the mystery of the garden. I loved imagining what was behind the door, and that sense...
$ 7.99
Artist Statement"I've always been a fan of minimalistic, but bold book covers. The War of the Worlds was a prefect book for that kind of style. " - Kjell-Roger RingstadKjell-Roger...
$ 29.99
Artist StatementI found the covers generally circulated for Around the World in 80 days featuring a hot air balloon to be rather cliche. Furthermore, upon a rereading of the novel...
$ 29.99
Artist StatementI took a class my senior year at Texas A&M titled \'The Literature of John Milton\' and all of his works, mainly Paradise Lost, had a lasting impact on...
$ 29.99
Artist StatementPersuasion has long been my favourite of Austen\'s and I wanted to design something that showed rift between the two characters. I prefer minimalistic designs, but I wanted to...
$ 29.99
Artist Statement 'I am Oz, the Great and Terrible,' spoke the Beast, in a voice that was one great roar. Who are you, and why do you seek me?' L....
$ 29.99
Artist StatementGrowing up The Secret Garden was one of my childhood favorites. Reading this book always sparked my imagination and creativity. Mary Lenox brought the secret garden back to life...
$ 29.99
Artist Statement I grew up with this story, and something that always intrigued me was the mystery of the garden. I loved imagining what was behind the door, and that...
$ 29.99
Artist Statementone of a series — Nick Fairbank
$ 29.99
Artist StatementI really enjoyed this book when I was a child, it was really fun! I used Illustrator and my imagination to make this cover. — Marcos Arevalo
$ 29.99
Artist Statement\"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.\" — Ed Gaither
$ 29.99
Artist Statementb — Roberto Lanznaster
$ 29.99
Artist StatementTimeless story :) — Jon Cain
$ 29.99
Artist StatementTypographical cover playing with the idea of two different realities. Representing the two cities. — Roberlan Borges
$ 9.99
Artist Statement I wanted to use the octopus tentacles as a pattern. — Roberto Lanznaster
$ 3.99
Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 romantic novel of manners written by Jane Austen.
$ 3.99
Artist Statement This was very challenging. The Dorea´s images are so iconic that is difficult to not use them as an inspiration. I want to reinterpret one of Dorea´s illustrations,...
$ 29.99
Artist Statement Origin of Species - Darwin's classic work and feathers go together like two birds of a feather. - Ramona Mayer
$ 29.99
Artist StatementThis beautiful illustration is in the Public. Domain, and deserves to live on as a book cover. She's wearing the Star Silver Dress this time. - Vivian Chang
$ 29.99
Artist Statement “I try all things, I achieve what I can.” ― Herman Melville, Moby-Dick, or, the Whale
$ 1.99
Artist Statement I believe our different fears show up in life to direct us toward the love inside that connects us all. And having the courage to face yourself and...
$ 1.99
Artist Statement This design was inspired by tapestries from the Middle East, where these stories were collected. The patterns are meant to evoke the imagery from the books, with wispy...
$ 1.99
Artist Statement Ever since I was a child, reading at night by the hallway light coming through the crack in my bedroom door, books have been an escape to other...
$ 12.99
Artist Statement 'I am Oz, the Great and Terrible,' spoke the Beast, in a voice that was one great roar. Who are you, and why do you seek me?' L....
$ 24.99
Artist Statement Heidi is the story of a strong, intelligent, cheerful girl who inspires life and vitality to all she encounters. As a young child, I was gifted a copy...
$ 29.99
Artist StatementI have fond memories of reading these stories as a teenager, and I recently created the art deco-inspired font used in the design. — Trevor Messersmith
$ 29.99
Artist StatementThe namesake of the book was what struck out to Alice. In addition, she had sweet childhood memories of the novel. The cover was made for the 50x50 Missouri...
$ 29.99
Artist StatementAs I've both read the book and watched the movies I had a clear vision of what I wanted. A two color minimalistic, but hopefully powerful design that depicted...
$ 29.99
Artist StatementI want to represent the travels to Lilliput and Brobdingnag in a single image. — Roberto Lanznaster
$ 29.99
Artist StatementI redesigned the cover of The Secret Garden, one of my favorite books since childhood. I used Adobe Illustrator to sketch the bird's silhouette, create the key, and format...
