This is my weekly post where I highlight beautiful books from my collection. We all judge book covers to some extent (don’t lie, you totally do!) I created this feature to showcase and admire the art and design elements of some of the books I own. If covers didn’t matter, publishers wouldn’t make so many wonderful editions!
Book Outlet was having a sale and I was powerless to resist yet another edition of one of my favorite novels. This one was published in 2018 by Paper Mill Press, with cover design by Yvonne Fetig Roehler, ISBN: 9781926444239. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this edition as a reading copy – if, like me, you enjoy keeping your nice editions nice – as it shows dirt easily and I can imagine the floppy covers would show wear and bend easily. Take it from me, an Expert Austen Hoarder, this one is for shelves only – but given the price, it’s worth it!
Milliebot Reads 
What a beautiful edition!
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I’m not sure I understand the peacock connection, but it is lovely anyway! XD
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It’s a theme I see often in P&P designs. I think it’s because peacocks are somehow associated with pride? I mean they’re pretty beautiful and I’m sure the males flaunt their lovely tails. But I’m not sure they’re a truly prideful creature – then again, maybe they are?
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Wow, I thought they were implying peacocks parade around the grounds of rich people like Mr. Darcy. Peacocks representing pride makes a lot more sense. Whether they really are proud, though, I can’t say. I guess I have to ask a peacock! 😀
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Haha maybe they do also parade around the grounds of the rich! I’ve only ever seen them in zoos but I’m also not rich 😅
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I don’t know. I thought I saw it in a movie once. But was it a P&P movie? I don’t remember!
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Ok did some quick research. It does seem peacocks are associated with pride and vanity, it seems in a biblical sense?
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Well, it’s a good thing I have you to explain the significance of peacocks to me, haha! Because I was way off! XD
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Haha your theory is much more amusing though! 🤣
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https://www.waterstones.com/book/jane-austen-seven-novels/jane-austen/9781435103191
You just reminded me of the one my sister got for my mum (she keeps it in the cabinet).
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Oh yes, I’ve seen that one! So lovely.
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Oh that’s beautiful! Love the colors.
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I’ve had this one on my wishlist since it came on Book Outlet. It looks even better in your pictures! I love peacock feathers too…
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Forgot to add – I’m curious, how many copies of P&P do you own?
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Haha I haven’t counted recently but I’m getting close to 50! Nuts, I know.
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Yeah when they first showed the set I was disappointed cuz I think they were only selling all the classics and this is the only one I wanted. For the price, it’s pretty good. Though I won’t read this copy cuz it’ll bend and get dirty too easily lol
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