Comparing Different Classic Book Editions

In this video, we will compare different classic book editions (Collins Classics, Alma Classics, Vintage Classics, Penguin English Library, Penguin Classics and Oxford World's Classics) that are widely available online and in-store. This video will cover the following points of comparison:

1. Book size and cover;
2. Text size; and
3. Additional materials (introductions and/or essays)

Through these points of comparison, we can identify which of these classic book editions are perfect for travellers, beginners, collectors, and students.

0:00-0:22 Introduction
0:23-1:04 Collins Classics
1:05-1:44 Alma Classics
1:45-2:38 Vintage Classics
2:39-3:14 Penguin English Library
3:15-3:57 Penguin Classics (black spine)
3:58-4:33 Oxford World's Classics
4:44 Summary

[carbonc]

This is an important video ... I wish there were more like these on Youtube. Thanks for your Literary input!

[enfermagembenfermagemb]

Great video.
I really like the collins for the dictionary. Saved me tons when I read The Great Gatsby on the plane

[radurte]

Great video! I'm currently reading Ulysses in the Vintage red spine edition, and one thing I love about this one is that it has the line numbers for each chapter on the margins of the page (like you usually see for epic poetry). This is perfect for referencing when reading Ulysses with a separate guide (which I highly recommend). I don't know if there are other editions that do this, but I looked at multiple editions when I was picking this up at a bookshop in Dublin and I ended up choosing this one because of this feature

[sophiaisabelle]

It's nice to see you back. Happy Holidays.

[pinkybunyi]

Thanks for this informative video! I like the Penguin Classics edition for its readability- floppy pages that open wide with good-sized font. I’m looking forward to adding the Alma Classics edition to my collection, mainly for its pretty cover designs. 😊

[FlyingTeacup]

I really like the Alma Classics, their selection is not bad either, some lesser known works like the novels by Bulgakov

[PopCultureSa]

Thank you so much ❤ your channel deserves more growth

[helenrizswift]

hey, I'm a year late haha. i want to start buying classic books little be little. I'm going to the shops the next week and Iive been wondering how the penguin classic differ to Collin classics. but when it comes to the same book. is the book differently written? cause for instance, I found pride and Prejudice at 12.70€ on penguin classics but about 5€ on Collin classics. what's the difference? thank you for your time!

[nafiraff_]

denise you’re doing a very great job 🤍

[spicyshizz]

So the black Penguin classics are more readable the Oxford world classics?

[ronciego]

Natuwa po ako sa annotations mo sa Persuasion, if you don't mind me reading 😅