1 / 7Pride and Prejudice: Marjolein Bastin Illustrated Edition
Illustrated: Pride and Prejudice in the Marjolein Bastin Classics Series pairs Jane Austen’s story of the Bennet sisters with illustrations and a range of designed extras. Its gold foil hardcover presentation makes it a gift-oriented edition as well as a copy to read and display.
At a glance
- Features Marjolein Bastin illustrations throughout Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
- The publisher describes a gold foil hardcover with story-related extras including maps, family trees, sheet music, letters and an envelope.
- The story follows Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as marriage expectations and romantic aspirations shape their prospects.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines the complete classic story with illustrations and additional designed material for readers seeking a more decorative edition.
- The hardcover and gold foil presentation suit gifting or display, according to the listing.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
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| Publication date | 15 April 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| Reading age | 7 - 10 years |
| Binding | Gorgeous gold foil hardcover |
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| Dimensions | 17.53 x 2.79 x 24.64 cm |
| Weight listed | 210 g |
| ISBN-10 | 1524861758 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1524861759 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Jane Austen readers looking for an illustrated edition with decorative extras.
- Gift buyers seeking a hardcover classic with a distinctive presentation.
- Readers interested in the Bennet sisters’ story and its social and romantic themes.
Less suited to
- Readers who want a plain, minimally embellished edition rather than illustrations and extras.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with praise for the illustrations, detail, story and gift appeal. That enthusiasm aligns with this edition’s illustrated hardcover presentation and described extras, though ratings alone do not establish how every reader will value its contents or format.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the illustrations and the detail of the edition.
- Customers report enjoying the story and consider the book a good gift option.
- The provided rating distribution is predominantly five-star, with a smaller share of lower ratings.
Frequently asked questions
What is distinctive about this edition?
It is an illustrated edition by Marjolein Bastin in a gold foil hardcover, with listing claims of additional maps, family trees, sheet music and letters.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 288 pages.
Which story does it contain?
It presents Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, about Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters navigating marriage expectations and romantic aspirations.
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