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.
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Artist StatementThis cover uses custom art-deco inspired typography and a line drawing of Le Corbusier's iconic "Villa Savoye" to evoke an architectural blueprint. - Trevor Messersmith
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Artist StatementI wanted to make a somewhat daunting read more engaging with illustration and custom type. - Trevor Messersmith
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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...
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Artist Statement I actually have this old notebook where I write favorite quotes from books I read and I have like 12 pages filled with favorite P&P quotes. It’s my...
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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....
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Artist Statement I noticed that a lot of the covers for the Arabian Nights focuses on the magic and fantasy of the tales. Though I love these elements I wanted...
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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...
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Artist Statement Poe's authorship has been hugely influential, feeding our cravings for tales of the dark and mysterious. Innumerable works of art, paintings, films, songs, fashion, and of course books...
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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...
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Artist StatementI put the hypnotizing black and white swirl in the back, creating an illusion-like trance to symbolize Alice’s adventure. I illustrated lively flowers that might be found in Wonderland,...
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Artist StatementThis submission is a revision of my original design posted a couple of years ago with graphic upgrades: I hope.. The novel is based on Sherwood Anderson's memories of...
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Artist Statement"And most generally there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long enough to find it." — Ed Gaither
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Artist Statement"She said she knew we were safe with you, and always would be, because once, when she asked you to, you'd given up the thing you most wanted." —...
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Artist StatementI am an illustrator and surface designer, so I wanted to combine book cover design with an illustrated pattern. — Caroline Stoltzfus
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Artist StatementOne of the many imagery employed in Wuthering Heights is nature, thus flowers were mentioned throughout book, be it in the setting or as a prop for another character....
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Artist StatementBeing a huge animal lover, I chose The Story of Doctor Dolittle to illustrate. Doctor Dolittle travels throughout the globe, so the backdrop of the illustration are vintage maps...
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Artist StatementSubmitted in previous version. Thanks! — Paul Morris
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Artist Statement( please leave blank -- self-explanatory ) — Robert Wallman
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Artist StatementMy work focuses on architecture, its role in nature, and man’s struggle for a perfect world. I start with a hand drawing, then I use illustration software to create...
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Artist StatementI loved reading Jules Verne's scientific adventure novels growing up, and decided to design covers for three of his classics - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the...
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Artist StatementI want to use the octopus tentacles as a pattern. — Roberto Lanznaster
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Artist StatementSo much was going on in India during the time this book was written. Colonialism was in full force in India by the British, and cultural worlds were colliding....
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"When i was reading Far From the madding crowd one of the first moments that made me love Gabriel was after all of his sheep had jumped off the cliff...
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Artist StatementReaching into the lush jungle plants is a pale hand, the hand of Imperialism. — Angela Hadrill
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Artist StatementFor the Dracula book cover, I wanted to get away from the style that is usually used. All of the book covers I have seen for Dracula have had...
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Artist Statement"..." - Chris Arnold...
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Artist Statement"I created an original ink drawing on vellum and colored it in Photoshop. I wanted to achieve movement through line-work and typography, as well as use bold colors fitting...
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Artist Statement"..one of a series" - Nick Fairbankdesigner, photographer, husband, dad .. not necessarily in that order .. northern hemisphere
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Artist Statement"A portrait of the heroine of this beloved tale." - Nan LawsonNan Lawson is a self taught artist and Illustrator living and working in Los Angeles. There, she lives...
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Recovering the Classics is a crowdsourced collection of original covers for 50 of the greatest works of fiction in the public domain. All Recovering The Classics images are licensed under...
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Artist Statement"The sky is a recurring motif in the novel. " - T. M. Serlin
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Originally from the south of England, Darrell Stevens moved to the US in 2006, and has been working professionally in Graphic Design since 1995. Now self-employed, Darrell lives in Buffalo,...
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Feeling generally frustrated by the injustice of everyday life, MrFurious vents his considerable anger through art and design. Recovering the Classics is a crowdsourced collection of original covers for 50...
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Artist StatementWhat Drew Me to This Particular Book? Most of the modern covers fundamentally misunderstand the author’s intentions. When interviewed Sinclair regretted that his book became popular mainly because the...
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Recovering the Classics is a crowdsourced collection of original covers for 50 of the greatest works of fiction in the public domain. All Recovering The Classics images are licensed under...
