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Dive into the world of Jane Austen, her work and their multi-media adaptations through this sumptuous, beautifully illustrated coffee table hardback with over 200 illustrations, photographs and film posters. From the original six novels to the many big and small screen adaptions, discover her life, inspirations, correspondence and the incredible influence of her work from their original publication to today. From her beloved family and her romantic escapades to her literary adventures and her enduring popular culture influence, experience the life and legacy of Jane Austen in this full-color, beautifully illustrated, definitive 312-page encyclopedia. Bursting with over 200 photographs and illustrations, explore Jane Austen’s work, which consists of six completed novels, two incomplete novels, letters and early writings. From the written word to the screen, from adaptations to secrets and filming locations, this book invites you on a fascinating journey of discovery through Austen’s writing. PART 1: Jane Austen, a woman of her time oEssays on Jane Austen, her family, friends and potential lovers oIllustrations and photos from across Jane’s beloved England oResearchers discuss Jane Austen’s appearance PART II: The world of Jane Austen oA complete chronology of Jane Austen’s work oThe historical and fictional backgrounds to iconic characters such as Elizabeth Bennet, the Dashwoods, and Mr Darcy oFilming locations and production secrets from over 30 adaptations oThe unfinished novels and how they were eventually published oExpert analysis of early works and other writings PART III: Jane Austen’s legacy oA comprehensive guide to the best Austen festivals oDetails on the famous museums and collections dedicated to Jane Austen oFrom postage stamps to Funko-Pops Jane’s indelible influence Want to walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen, dressing in Regency style or simply enjoying a delicious afternoon tea? This coffe-table book features a beautiful gold-foiled cover and is perfect gift for fans of Jane Austen, her works and their enduring legacy.
Dive into the world of Jane Austen, her work and their multi-media adaptations through this sumptuous, beautifully illustrated coffee table hardback with over 200 illustrations, photographs and film posters.
From the original six novels to the many big and small screen adaptions, discover her life, inspirations, correspondence and the incredible influence of her work from their original publication to today.
From her beloved family and her romantic escapades to her literary adventures and her enduring popular culture influence, experience the life and legacy of Jane Austen in this full-color, beautifully illustrated, definitive 312-page encyclopedia. Bursting with over 200 photographs and illustrations, explore Jane Austen’s work, which consists of six completed novels, two incomplete novels, letters and early writings. From the written word to the screen, from adaptations to secrets and filming locations, this book invites you on a fascinating journey of discovery through Austen’s writing.
PART 1: Jane Austen, a woman of her time
oEssays on Jane Austen, her family, friends and potential lovers
oIllustrations and photos from across Jane’s beloved England
oResearchers discuss Jane Austen’s appearance
PART II: The world of Jane Austen
oA complete chronology of Jane Austen’s work
oThe historical and fictional backgrounds to iconic characters such as Elizabeth Bennet, the Dashwoods, and Mr Darcy
oFilming locations and production secrets from over 30 adaptations
oThe unfinished novels and how they were eventually published
oExpert analysis of early works and other writings
PART III: Jane Austen’s legacy
oA comprehensive guide to the best Austen festivals
oDetails on the famous museums and collections dedicated to Jane Austen
oFrom postage stamps to Funko-Pops Jane’s indelible influence
Want to walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen, dressing in Regency style or simply enjoying a delicious afternoon tea? This coffe-table book features a beautiful gold-foiled cover and is perfect gift for fans of Jane Austen, her works and their enduring legacy.