Selfie explains how the West became self-obsessed and reveals the danger of this modern obsession – a ‘fascinating’ (Guardian), ‘brilliant’ (Independent) and ‘electrifying’ (Financial Times) book.

A Macmillan Collector's Library edition of the first of James Herriot's brilliantly funny memoirs about life as a Yorkshire vet.

A collection of Orwell’s compellingly perceptive essays on subjects from food to weather to unemployment, edited and introduced by Professor Michael Gardiner.

The fifth instalment in Peter Ackroyds acclaimed and bestselling six-volume History of England. &b>&/b>

The sixth and final volume in Peter Ackroyd’s magnificent History of England series, taking us from the Boer War to the Millennium Dome almost a hundred years later.

A superb modern translation of the most famous Chinese text in history.

Shakespeare’s famous political tragedy set in Ancient Rome, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Ned Halley.

A thoughtful look at what it means to build a home.

Focussing on three unforgettable daughters, Shakespeare’s King Lear tackles ideas of family and inheritance. This edition features illustrations by Sir John Gilbert and an introduction by Dr Robert Mighall.

Shakespeare's famous drama of the rise and reign of Richard III, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and featuring an introduction by Ned Halley.