Pride And Prejudice

Product Description

It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps" a new series of twenty-six collectable hardcover editions with a gorgeous type cover for each letter of the alphabet. Featuring lettering by Jessica Hische a superstar in the world of type & illustration whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. to Wes Andersons films to Penguins own bestsellers " Penguin Drop Caps" debut with an A for Jane Austens " Pride & Prejudice" a B for Charlotte Brontes " Jane Eyre" & a C for Willa Cathers " My Antonia". A is for Austen. Few have failed to be charmed by the witty & independent spirit of Elizabeth Bennet in Austens beloved classic " Pride & Prejudice". Elizabeths early determination to dislike Mr. Darcy is a prejudice only matched by the folly of his arrogant pride. Their first impressions give way to true feelings in a comedy profoundly concerned with happiness & how it might be achieved. Jessica Hische is a letterer illustrator typographer & web designer. She currently serves on the Type Directors Club board of directors has been named a " Forbes Magazine" "30 under 30" in art & design as well as an ADC Young Gun & one of " Print" Magazines " New Visual Artists". She has designed for Wes Anderson Mc Sweeneys Tiffany & Co Penguin Books & many others. She resides primarily in San Francisco occasionally in Brooklyn & can otherwise be found in airplanes en route to speaking engagements."