Covers of five books redesigned by iconic fashion designers from Britain and Ireland.
Penguin Random House Children’s is releasing a collection of five of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved books, with covers designed by iconic fashion designers from Britain and Ireland.
Arriving in July, the initiative is part of the year-long celebration of Beatrix Potter and the 150th anniversary of her birth.
The new covers have been created by Henry Holland (The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck), Orla Kiely (The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle), Preen (The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin), Rodnik Band (The Tale of Tom Kitten) and Cats Brothers (The Tale of Peter Rabbit).
They will be published on July 7, retailing at £6.99 each.
Publisher Jo Hanks commented: “In celebration of Beatrix Potter’s 150th anniversary, we have commissioned five of Britain and Ireland’s most exciting fashion designers to reimagine the cover designs of Potter’s best-loved tales.
“Visually stunning and completely unexpected, we hope you enjoy seeing Potter’s characters through this new lens.”
Other recently launched activity within the year-long celebration includes a collaboration with Mothercare for a bespoke range of bedding, clothes and gifts, plus the introduction of a series of 50 pence coins from The Royal Mint.
The pinnacle of the celebration will be the publication of The Tale of Kitty in Boots on September 1, the rediscovered manuscript which is being illustrated by Quentin Blake.