The Penguin Classics Library Complete Collection

As far as book purchases go, if I could only purchase one single thing on the Internet, like say it was the last purchase I could ever make for books, I believe it would have to be The Penguin Classics Library Complete Collection: More than 1000 of the Greatest Classics (Paperback) from Amazon.com.

Coming in at $7,989.50 (40% off! $5,326.34 reduced) the set has 1082 titles. But hurry there's only 1 left! At least they offer free delivery!

Did I mention this blog takes donations?

You should read the 18 reviews if you get a chance. I like on the first review where the guy accurately describes that the collection is an "orgy for book lovers". The fact that it is 750 pounds of classic goodness just makes me drool.

Since offering this many titles as a bulk purchase is so unique there have been a number of stories on it, including by National Public Radio (NPR) and The New York Times.

You can also listen to the NPR audio from "All Things Considered" on August 24, 2005. I found it very interesting because they said they can't include all classics that they wanted to such as Faulkner or F. Scott Fitzgerald because of copyright issues.

Perhaps after I become rich or publish my first novel I'll make enough to purchase this and prominently display it in our library!

True Pocket Literature - Penguin 60's!

When I was reading Madame de Treyme by Edith Wharton last week it was very convenient to be able to put the book in my pocket. If I were on a train or in a cab or any other type of transportation that commuters use other than driving it would have been nice to be able to carry literature with you without having to hold onto it.

They are out of print it seems as I cannot find them on Penguin's website. Each book is different cover wise with only perhaps an orange spine (most of the time) as the one item they have in common.

So far each Penguin 60's that I've seen is under 100 pages.

Here's a glimpse of my collection so far:

One may think that there are "60" titles for the Penguin 60's as it is to celebrate their 60th year in publishing. I do not know how many there were. I can't find a source that has a definitive list. If anyone knows of one please let me know!

Have you come across any of these? Ever read one? Do you think it is worth about $1 each? I'd like to read your comments.

Also, here is a good article about this topic from 1995.