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Wordsworth Classics

Bridgeman images used on over 80% of Wordsworth Classics covers’. Helen Trayler, Managing Director of Wordsworth Editions Ltd explains why.

Book Cover Art

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"Making the decision to redesign a series like the Wordsworth Classics, with nearly 190 titles, is a major step, particularly as it involves selecting new images for many of the covers, either because they were due for a change, or because an image more suited to the new style was required.

Having the resources of the Bridgeman Art Library on hand was an enormous help. The huge selection of images available, the ease of use of the website, and the helpful and resourceful Bridgeman staff helped bring the project to a prompt and very satisfactory conclusion. As a result, we are now using Bridgeman images on over 80% of our Classics covers."

Helen Trayler, Managing Director of Wordsworth Editions Ltd. Feb 2010.

As seen in store. Wordsworth covers featuring Bridgeman imagery
As seen in store. Wordsworth covers featuring Bridgeman imagery