Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero is a novel by English author William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1847–48, satirizing society in early 19th-century Britain. It follows the lives of two women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, among their friends and family. The novel is now considered a classic and has inspired several film adaptations. Discover why this novel has stood the test of time. From witty social commentary to iconic characters, Vanity Fair is an essential read for any literature lover.
This particular copy exemplifies exceptional book design and bookbinding, specifically created to withstand the test of time.
Its features include:
a top-grade full leather binding,
22k gold gilt on all edges,
front design, spine, and back,
marbled endsheets,
a sewn-in satin bookmark,
a hubbed spine with raised bands,
a Smyth-sewn binding for ultimate durability.
The World's Great Books series is a collaboration between Oxford University Press and Franklin Mint. The volumes, released between 1981 and 1985, boast exquisite quality due to the use of premium hand-cut leather bindings by the renowned Franklin Library, the publishing division of Franklin Mint. Although only a few titles received full-leather treatment, all editions in the series are considered masterpieces by modern publishing standards.
