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Audio edition of the landmark of 20th Century literature, by acclaimed author Paul BowlesIn this classic work of psychological terror, Paul Bowles examines the ways in which...
A stunning, enthralling story about unconventional love, the power of creativity and the courage of women who struggle to make their voices heard - for fans of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller and...
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The Complete Short Stories is the most comprehensive collection of O’Brian’s short fiction ever published. An essential volume, certain to enchant O’Brian admirers as well as readers who are fortunate enough to be journeying with him for the very first time.
The Battle of Maldon: together with The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth
Collector’s slipcased edition of the first ever standalone presentation of one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most important poetic dramas, that explores timely themes such as the nature of heroism and chivalry during war, and which features unpublished and never-before-seen texts and drafts.
"Ingenious witty provocative and formidably intelligent, both a pleasure and a challenge to the reader." — Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book WorldMilan Kundera's...
“The comedy crackles, the puns pop, the satire explodes.”—New York TimesThomas Pynchon’s highly original, postmodernist classic, a satire of American...
"This work may well stand as one of the very best works of the century." —Atlantic ReviewAcclaimed writer Thomas Pynchon's wild, macabre tale of the twentieth...
Casino Royale was Ian Fleming’s first novel, and the book that launched the global, iconic, legendary action adventure, espionage franchise that is James Bond/007.JAMES...
The Lost World (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
The History of the Hobbit: One Volume Edition
Brand new deluxe edition of this definitive companion to The Hobbit, quarter-bound, stamped in gold foil with a unique design inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s own artwork, featuring a ribbon marker and exclusive foldout poster, and housed in a matching custom-built slipcase.
Warrior. Mother. Murderer. Queen.You are born to a king, but marry a tyrant. You stand helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on...
"Haynes is master of her trade . . . She succeeds in breathing warm life into some of our oldest stories.”—Telegraph (UK)The national bestselling author...
“If one had to identify the single most influential shaping force in modern Black literary history, one would probably have to point to Wright and the publication of Native Son.”...
“The fullest, finest, and most powerful novel that has been written about pioneer life in America.”—The NationO. E. Rolvaag's classic novel of a family...
‘My favourite novel and one I wish I’d written.’ ALAN BENNETT
Winner of the McKitterick Prize for best first novel by an author aged over 40, and the Hawthornden Prize for imaginative literature.
"Startlingly lovely. This is Greek mythology as it's meant to be told—witty, indulgent, deeply felt." — Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief"Every...
“One of [Le Guin's] most radical novels. . . . Always Coming Home is a study in what a complete and utter rejection of capitalism and patriarchy might look like—for society...
Dr. No by Ian Fleming inspired the very first film featuring James Bond, starring Sean Connery in 1962, helping to kick off the global saturation of this legendary...
Live and Let Die was originally published in 1954 and inspired a blockbuster movie in 1973 starring Roger Moore in the role of the global icon, legendary spy James Bond/007Mr....
The Fall of Númenor: and Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-earth
J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume.
For the first time ever, a very special edition of the forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout in colour by J.R.R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colours.
Snow White and Other Grimm's Fairy Tales
The ninth book in Harper Design’s deluxe classic illustrated series—a beautiful and inventive fresh take on the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, including “Snow White,” with stunning...
New York Times Bestseller • One of the Best Books of the Year by Time magazine, the Chicago Tribune, the Boston Globe, and Esquire, and...
Snow White and Other Grimms' Fairy Tales (MinaLima Edition)
The ninth book in Harper Design’s deluxe classic illustrated series—a beautiful and inventive fresh take on the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, including “Snow White,” with stunning...