Thank you for making this video. I have been trying to decide wheather or not to buy these collections. I really like the little black classics.

@librarybooks

Жыл бұрын

They're really nice to have. It's fun to just grab one on a whim.

@JohnGeometresMaximos

Жыл бұрын

wheather -> whether

Great video and explanation!! I have the box set of the Little Black Classics (and a handful of the additional volumes) but now I want the Penguin Modern set! 🤣

Thank you so much for this video, incredibly helpful! “Eau de nil” (Nile water) is the name of the color of the Modern classics. Found it confirmed in one of the clothbound penguin publications “Penguin Modern Classics Book”. Since discovering the name, I’ve become obsessed with it.

@librarybooks

3 ай бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful. I love the name of the color!

I want both of them more than anything now😂 It’s weird because they only sell them in Amazon… right?

@librarybooks

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what country you're in, but I know that other booksellers sell these sets.

@mommywithacamera7212

Жыл бұрын

If you haven’t got them yet, I’ve Also found them on target’s website😊

Thanks a lot for this great and illustrative video. New subscriber and greetings from Mexico 🖖

The point of these books was to introduce readers to classic works in cheap editions that could be read in one sitting.

@librarybooks

8 ай бұрын

You must be talking about the Little Black Classics. The Modern Series is a little different, as I mention in the video.

This was very informative, thank you

@librarybooks

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you think so!

Thank you, this video offered a lot of clarity.

@librarybooks

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Being no fan of ,as of an example, ,Reader’s Digest’ , you saved meself some research. Indeed informative, thanks!

I got some of these in 2015... on the back it said 80p (rather than £2)... inflation for you, over doubled in price

@librarybooks

Жыл бұрын

Yup, originally it was 80 books, for 80p each, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Penguin Classics! Hopefully they won't go up too much in the near future. 🙂

Just came from your modern series review😂 I might get both now🚶

@librarybooks

Жыл бұрын

Haha, They're both great.

@user-ti6ok9cw3m

Жыл бұрын

Same with me , I m confused but I guess I need both now😂

Quite informative. Thank u

Like a pale sage/mint color

Thank you my friend

Well I have a doubt regarding these little black classics, since u mentioned that these are a part of longer works, will I be able to understand the story/essay if I haven't read the original full book ?

@librarybooks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think so. It might be an essay, or a short story from a collection of short stories. From a nonfiction work, it could just be a section that stands well on its own.

not sure i understand the point of buying just a small part of a book, like in this black collection.

@librarybooks

Жыл бұрын

I guess just because it's a super-cheap and portable way to get a taste of the longer work. But I certainly see your point. I think I mentioned in the video that if I wanted to read The Wife of Bath (as an example), I'd rather take out this little book than the larger work of the complete Canterbury Tales.

@pravinlondhe5393

Жыл бұрын

I have a diff perspective. As english is not my first language, I have hard time deciding what should I pick up next. As in which author suits my level of english best. And not just difficulty wise but content, flow, perspective etc. These series are like short trailers and I can get taste of what that author feels like. So extremely helpful for someone like me…

OMG I want. But not available where I am.

To not have Dostoevsky into these boxes is true CRIME

@librarybooks

3 күн бұрын

Volume #44 of the Little Black Classics is Dostoyevsky, so I don't think there was a crime after all.

Yes United blood always great🎉

seeing your channel, i’m appalled. do u live in a library

@librarybooks

Ай бұрын

Aw, I hope not too appalled! 📚