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A small family-run publishing company offering classic literature at remarkably low prices.

offer such high quality books at such low prices. The simple answer is that we are a small family business, with rather old-fashioned values. We do not have corporate headquarters or a massive marketing budget, and this helps us to achieve our ultimate aim: making classic fiction and non-fiction books available at an affordable price, but without any compromise on quality. Wordsworth Editions was established in 1987, but it was the launch of the £1 Classic paperback, the brainchild of the late Michael Trayler, in 1992 that created a sensation in the book trade and the national press. How could we produce such high quality books for a fraction of the price charged by leading publishers for the same titles? In the following years, many publishers, both large and small, have tried to copy our formula, but with little success. Over twenty years later, our Adult and Children’s Classics are still retailing for only £2.50. Our range of over 400 titles includes World Literature, Poetry and Mystery & Supernatural titles, together with large format Special Editions and high-quality deluxe hardbacks in our Library Collection and Collector’s Edition series, all offering unbeatable quality and value for money. Introductions and Notes are included in the vast majority of the titles in our Adult Classics and World Literature series; written by leading academics, they make our books invaluable for students on a tight budget and are fascinating for the general reader. We are constantly looking at ways to improve our books, whether it be through additional content or a better quality finish, but without any increase in prices - proof indeed that Wordsworth truly believes in offering true value over profits.

29/09/2025

Tolstoy’s Resurrection returns to the Wordsworth Classics list with a beautifully redesigned cover 😍 the perfect companion to one of literature’s most profound tales of justice and redemption

25/09/2025

A timeless classic, reimagined in luxury✨🤩
Our Heritage edition of Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery pairs exquisite craftsmanship with the enduring charm of Anne Shirley’s story. Bound in cloth and adorned with intricate floral motifs, this edition is designed to be treasured for a lifetime 😍

23/09/2025

As Wordsworth republish James Austen-Leigh’s Memoir of his Aunt Jane, in this week's Sally Minogue reflects on what we do and don’t know about Jane Austen. Our edition, for £3.99, can be found here: https://bit.ly/Memoir_WWE https://bit.ly/Memoir_Blog

As Wordsworth republish James Austen-Leigh’s Memoir of his Aunt Jane, Sally Minogue reflects on what we do and don’t know about Jane Austen.

22/09/2025

New look, same Wilde wit 💫 Our redesigned edition of The Plays of Oscar Wilde is ready to take centre stage on your bookshelf 😍

21/09/2025

Newly designed, timeless words ✨ Discover the beauty of poetry with our freshly reimagined edition of The Selected Poems of William Blake. With its elegant new paperback cover, this classic is as stunning on the outside as it is profound within.
📚 Yours to treasure for just £4.99

20/09/2025

✨ A Bold New Design ✨Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s Lady Audley’s Secret - the Victorian sensation novel of scandal, mystery, and deception returns in a striking new Wordsworth Classics edition 😍
With its modern cover design, this timeless tale feels as compelling today as when it first shocked readers in the 19th century.
📚 Available now from Wordsworth Editions at just £3.99!

19/09/2025

☀️ Sunshine & Stories 🌸 With today’s weather giving us what might be the last of this year’s summer temperature, what better companion than Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic Little Women?
This beautifully floral edition is just £3.99📚 A classic to treasure, inside and out.

18/09/2025

✨ New Cover Reveal ✨ Step into the elegance and hidden tensions of Gilded Age New York with our newly designed edition of Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence.
A timeless classic of love, duty, and societal expectations — now with a stunning new Wordsworth Classics cover that captures the novel’s richness and beauty. 🌹
📚 Available now from Wordsworth Editions.

17/09/2025

✨ A Wordsworth first ✨ We’re proud to unveil something truly special - our Collector’s Edition of Alice in Wonderland now with brand new limited edition sprayed edges. A design detail we’ve never done before at Wordsworth Editions! 🤩 Exquisite and created to be cherished, this edition is set to become a collector’s dream.
💫These special editions will be available in time for Christmas so stay tuned!

16/09/2025

Where literature meets luxury ✨ Add a touch of elegance to your home with our affordable and elegant books that look as beautiful as the stories they hold 😍

15/09/2025

Our beautiful Luxury Library Editions ✨ Here’s all you need to know; the books are genuine black linen clothbound with metallic gold and matte foil details on each cover. They have sprayed page edges co-ordinating with the colour on the cover (do you expect any less?), beautifully designed end papers which have been printed with unique designs and finished off with a matching ribbon marker. The collection consists of number editions that have either all or the best works of our most popular authors. Have you started filling your book shelves with these yet? 🤩✨ Books RRP @ £29.99

14/09/2025

🔎 Step through the doors of 221B Baker Street with this newly designed Collector’s Edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
With its sleek navy finish and gold detailing, this cover is as timeless and mysterious as the detective himself. A must-have for every Holmes devotee and classic collector. 🕵️‍♂️✨

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http://www.wordsworth-editions.com/

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Welcome to the Wordsworth Edition page... We hope you will enjoy exploring the wide range of books that we have to offer. Although we only sell directly to trade customers, you will see that, on our website, we have provided links to external websites that can supply our books to personal customers, both in printed form and as eBooks. A question we are often asked is how we are able to offer such high quality books at such low prices. The simple answer is that we are a small family business, with rather old-fashioned values. We do not have corporate headquarters or a massive marketing budget, and this helps us to achieve our ultimate aim: making classic fiction and non-fiction books available at an affordable price, but without any compromise on quality. Wordsworth Editions was established in 1987, but it was the launch of the £1 Classic paperback, the brainchild of the late Michael Trayler, in 1992 that created a sensation in the book trade and the national press. How could we produce such high quality books for a fraction of the price charged by leading publishers for the same titles? In the following years, many publishers, both large and small, have tried to copy our formula, but with little success. Over twenty years later, our Adult and Children’s Classics are still retailing for only £2.50. Our range of over 400 titles includes World Literature, Poetry and Mystery & Supernatural titles, together with large format Special Editions, high-quality deluxe hardbacks in our Library Collection series and beautiful box sets, all offering unbeatable quality and value for money. Introductions and Notes are included in the vast majority of the titles in our Adult Classics and World Literature series; written by leading academics, they make our books invaluable for students on a tight budget and are fascinating for the general reader. We are constantly looking at ways to improve our books, whether it be through additional content or a better quality finish, but without any increase in prices - proof indeed that Wordsworth truly believes in offering true value over profits.