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TheGirlOnTheLanding · 25/10/2020 18:35

Beautiful to look at, as well as to read, preferably!

I've just bought a lovely hardback graphic novel for one DC's stocking, so want to buy an equivalent for DD (16). Last Christmas she was given the last of the Ink trilogy which is exactly the sort of thing I'm after - hardback, gorgeous foiled cover, with vivid coloured endpapers, which made it feel like a special gift (as well as her loving the stories in the series). I haven't been able to browse physical stores and Amazon doesn't really show that sort of information (beyond whether something is hardback or paperback) so I'm feeling a bit stuck. Has anyone seen or read anything lovely that they'd recommend? She isn't interested in graphic novels or classic literature, but does read most other things. It also doesn't really need to be YA as long as it's relatable and not too adult in theme.

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Nacreous · 26/10/2020 09:08

Is it worth having a look on Books2Door or books4people? I just got a lovely set of clothbound Jane Austen's from the first and the second looks like it's a similar style but with some different books. There's an illustrated Harry potter and the philosopher's stone there which looks rather lovely.

FancyNancyl · 26/10/2020 08:58

Ohhhh, interesting. Thank you.💐

TheGirlOnTheLanding · 26/10/2020 08:35

Thanks for those suggestions @kulaexchange @SorrelBlackbeak - I'd seen the Jackie Morris book but thought it was for younger children, will look again.

@FancyNancyl It's not actually a novel, strictly speaking - it's a graphic novel treatment of a biography of David Bowie (DC1 is a big fan).

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FancyNancyl · 25/10/2020 19:27

What is the graphic novel you've already bought? One of my dds loves graphic novels.

SorrelBlackbeak · 25/10/2020 18:48

There are some beautiful editions of the Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas or some of the Grisha books. My 14yo has enjoyed both.

kulaexchange · 25/10/2020 18:45

Google the House Without Windows. It's just been re published with a beautiful slip cover and illustrations by Jackie Morris.

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