Marjolein Bastin – illustratör

What if you could step inside Pride and Prejudice and help Elizabeth Bennet solve a mystery of her own? Discover an exciting new take on a literary classic sure to delight and intrigue fans of Jane Austen and themed puzzles.This elegant book presents a chance to experience a classic piece of literature in an all-new way.When Elizabeth Bennet wakes in a stagecoach with no memory of how she got there, rumors quickly spread that she has fled toward Gretna Green with an unknown man. To restore her good name—and perhaps win back Mr. Darcy’s heart—Elizabeth must uncover the plot against her before society decides her fate.Readers follow Elizabeth through early nineteenth-century England, solving puzzles embedded in letters, maps, garden mazes, newspaper clippings, sheet music, needlework, flower meanings, and social clues. With lush Marjolein Bastin artwork, botanical details, and an immersive escape-room format, The Jane Austen Escape Room Book combines the characters you know and love with the intrigue of mystery as you solve puzzles and riddles to help Elizabeth find her way back to the arms of Mr. Darcy. Featuring exquisite illustrations by Marjolein Bastin, an engaging narrative, and a variety of puzzle styles, this book is perfect for Jane Austen fans, puzzle lovers, book clubs, and anyone who enjoys clever mysteries with a literary twist. A Pride and Prejudice-inspired escape room story featuring puzzles, codes, maps, letters, and hidden detailsA unique blend of classic literature and escape-room-style gameplay Features romantic botanical artwork by Marjolein BastinHints and answers included: Appendix pages support puzzlers when they need helpBeautiful literary gift for Austen fans, puzzle solvers, readers, and book clubs Open the book, sharpen your wits, and help Elizabeth Bennet solve the mystery before gossip ruins everything.

The exquisite illustrations of Marjolein Bastin meet timeless text in this elegant special edition of an English masterpiece. Featuring the elegant botanical artwork of Marjolein Bastin, this luxurious hardcover brings fresh charm to Austen's timeless story of friendship, matchmaking, self-discovery, and unexpected love.Emma Woodhouse is clever, wealthy, and certain she understands the hearts of everyone around her. Although she has no intention of marrying herself, she delights in arranging romantic matches for friends and neighbors throughout the village of Highbury. But Emma's confidence often exceeds her judgment, leading to humorous misunderstandings, bruised feelings, and surprising revelations. As her carefully laid plans unravel, she begins to recognize both her own mistakes and the quiet devotion of the one person who has always understood her best—Mr. Knightley.Filled with Jane Austen's signature wit, memorable dialogue, and keen observations of human nature, Emma explores love, friendship, family, social expectations, and the lifelong process of learning to see ourselves honestly. Emma's journey from confidence to humility has made her one of literature's most beloved and enduring heroines.Marjolein Bastin's graceful botanical illustrations beautifully complement the gardens, countryside, and elegant society of Regency England. Thoughtfully designed additions—including letters, invitations, and other period-inspired ephemera—create an immersive reading experience while preserving Austen's the original brilliance of Austen’s sparkling comedy of manners.Jane Austen’s unforgettable story of Emma Woodhouse and Mr. Knightley, enriched with original botanical artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Marjolein BastinIncludes letters, invitations, and collectible period-inspired ephemeraA premium hardcover designed for reading and displayA distinguished volume in the Marjolein Bastin Classics seriesAn exceptional gift for Jane Austen admirers, birthdays, graduations, and special occasionsRediscover the wit, warmth, and enduring charm of Emma in an edition designed to be read, admired, and treasured for generations.

Experience Charlotte Brontë’s haunting story of independence, forbidden love, and hidden secrets in a beautifully illustrated collector’s edition featuring the internationally celebrated nature artwork of Marjolein Bastin.As a penniless orphan, Jane Eyre endures a dismal childhood at the hands of her callous aunt, and her adolescent transition to boarding school provides little relief. But despite such adversity, she manages to transcend the social strictures of the nineteenth century, maturing into a confident and independent woman. Jane experiences true friendship, even love, until the revelation of a terrible secret casts dark clouds on the lives of everyone around her.Part Gothic mystery, part coming-of-age story, and part unforgettable romance, Charlotte Brontë ’s enduring novel explores identity, social class, faith, resilience, and a woman’s right to equality and self-respect. Jane’s fierce independence and emotional honesty have made her one of literature’s most compelling heroines.Marjolein Bastin’s delicate botanical illustrations and nature-inspired designs bring fresh atmosphere to Brontë ’s English landscapes, gardens, and changing seasons. Elaborately designed additions—including four-color maps, letters, family trees, sheet music, and period-inspired ephemera—invite readers deeper into Jane’s world while preserving the power of the original classic.Inside this special edition:The unforgettable story of Jane Eyre and Edward RochesterOriginal nature artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Marjolein BastinFour-color maps, letters, family trees, sheet music, and collectible ephemeraA substantial nonjacketed hardcover designed for reading and display, perfect as a gift to readers of Gothic romance and Victorian literature for birthdays, holidays, graduations, and special occasionsThemes of love, independence, resilience, morality, and belongingA distinctive volume from the Marjolein Bastin Classics seriesRediscover Jane Eyre’s extraordinary journey in an illustrated edition created to be read, displayed, and treasured for years to come.

Return to the beloved world of the March sisters in a beautiful edition made for reading, sharing, and treasuring. The exquisite illustrations of Marjolein Bastin meet timeless text in this elegant special edition of Louisa May Alcott’s American literary masterpiece.Discover anew the world of Little Women – the 1860s, the turbulent days of the American Civil War, and four sisters as different as they could be: Meg, who likes to approach everything rationally and reasonably; Jo, a nonconformist with literary ambitions; tender Beth, who tries to keep the peace; and Amy, the baby of the family who tends to take herself and her position in society a little too seriously. While their father is off fighting the war, the four girls must learn to get by with just their mother while realizing that it isn’t easy for young women to establish their place in the world. Despite numerous obstacles, the sisters carry on and become independent adults, each in her own way, but without losing sight of the importance of family.Warm, funny, and deeply moving, Little Women explores family loyalty, creative ambition, sacrifice, grief, independence, and the many different ways a woman can build a fulfilling future. Louisa May Alcott’s characters have inspired generations because they are imperfect, spirited, and constantly learning how to balance their individual dreams with their love for one another.This elegant Marjolein Bastin Classics edition enriches the March family’s world with delicate botanical illustrations and period-inspired details. Special additions—including a self-made newspaper, a map, an invitation, and other elaborately designed ephemera—invite fans of literary classics and strong heroines to experience the sisters’ stories, celebrations, and imaginative lives in a more personal way.Inside this special edition:Louisa May Alcott’s timeless novel of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy MarchA moving coming-of-age story set during the American Civil WarOriginal nature artwork by internationally celebrated artist Marjolein BastinA self-made newspaper, map, invitation, and collectible ephemeraA substantial nonjacketed hardcover designed for reading and display, perfect as a gift for holidays, birthdays, graduations, and special occasionsThemes of sisterhood, creativity, independence, love, loss, and resilienceA coordinated volume in the Marjolein Bastin Classics seriesShare the March sisters’ unforgettable journey in an illustrated edition created to become part of your own family story.

Discover anew the dramatic world of one of literature's most unforgettable Gothic novels. Enhanced with the celebrated botanical artwork of Marjolein Bastin, this beautiful collector’s edition brings new depth and beauty to Emily Brontë's timeless story of love, revenge, and redemption.The Earnshaw family estate of Wuthering Heights lies in the rough moorland of West Yorkshire; it is here that orphan boy Heathcliff finds a permanent home with Mr. Earnshaw, his son Hindley, and his daughter Catherine. While Hindley torments his new brother, Catherine welcomes him into the family, and the two become inseparable. After Mr. Earnshaw’s death, however, Heathcliff becomes an outcast and Hindley squanders his inheritance. Catherine feels compelled to marry the wealthy neighbor, Edgar Linton, instead of her true love. Heathcliff is crushed, vowing to seek revenge on both families. Torn by his conflicting passions, Heathcliff risks everything for love, and neither time nor space—not even death—will stop him.Emily Brontë 's only novel remains one of the greatest achievements of English literature, celebrated for its unforgettable characters, atmospheric setting, emotional intensity, and groundbreaking exploration of passion, loss, and the enduring power of love. Marjolein Bastin's graceful nature illustrations beautifully complement the wild landscapes at the heart of the novel, while thoughtfully designed maps, letters, family trees, sheet music, and period-inspired ephemera create an immersive reading experience worthy of this literary masterpiece.Inside this special collector’s edition: Emily Brontë 's unforgettable story of Heathcliff and Catherine EarnshawOriginal botanical artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Marjolein BastinFour-color maps, letters, family trees, sheet music, and collectible ephemeraA premium hardcover designed for reading, collecting, and display, perfect as a gift for fans of literary classics, holidays, birthdays, and special occasionsThemes of love, revenge, family, identity, forgiveness, and redemptionA distinguished volume in the Marjolein Bastin Classics seriesRediscover one of literature's greatest Gothic masterpieces in an illustrated edition created to be read, admired, and treasured for years to come.

Experience one of Jane Austen's most beloved novels in a breathtaking collector's edition illustrated by Marjolein Bastin. The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series presents timeless classic literature in collectible volumes, luxuriously illustrated with the elegant botanical artwork of Marjolein Bastin. Bastin’s series features thoughtfully designed, period-inspired ephemera, including full-color maps, family trees, letters, and sheet music, transforming Austen’s story of love, family, and resilience into a beautiful keepsake to read, treasure, and display.The happy and carefree childhood of sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood comes to an abrupt end with the death of their father. The family is suddenly penniless and pushed out of their home, leaving the two young ladies with one sole hope: a good marriage. After moving into the cottage of a remote relative, the spirited Marianne falls in love much too quickly. In the meantime, the more intellectual Elinor sees her chances for a happy marriage fade when she discovers the man for whom she’s fallen is already engaged. Sense and Sensibility is the story of two dissimilar sisters fighting for their happiness in the face of the strict social conventions of early eighteenth-century England. Whether you're discovering Sense and Sensibility for the first time or returning to a lifelong favorite, this edition offers an immersive reading experience of one of the best novels ever written. Inside this book:Jane Austen's complete, unabridged Sense and Sensibility Stunning original illustrations by Marjolein Bastin Exclusive collectible content not found in standard editionsPerfect for Jane Austen and classic literature fans, collectors, book clubs, birthdays, Mother’s Day, or anyone building a timeless home libraryRediscover Jane Austen's timeless classic in a beautifully illustrated collector's edition you'll treasure for years to come.

A beautifully illustrated collector’s edition of Jane Austen’s beloved classic, pairing one of literature’s greatest love stories with exquisite floral artwork and elegant design for readers, romantics, and book collectors alike.In early nineteenth-century England, Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters are under pressure to secure their future by suitable marriages, but limited fortunes and rigid social rules make this challenging. When amiable neighbor Mr. Bingley arrives with his haughty friend Mr. Darcy, tensions arise, pride is tested, and hearts are stirred. Through misunderstandings, alliances, and revelations, Austen weaves a rich tapestry of love, class, and character.This deluxe edition is destined to become a favorite among Austen devotees—whether as a gift for a special occasion or simply to treat yourself. The elegant design and collectible additions make it ideal for readers who cherish not just the story, but the world that Austen created. Perfect for fans of Wuthering Heights and other Austen classics, this edition of Pride and Prejudice is sure to delight. Inside, you’ll find:The timeless, unforgettable love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, one of literature’s most iconic couplesJane Austen’s beloved classic novel continues to delight readers with its wit, social commentary, and memorable charactersLuxurious, full-page illustrations by internationally celebrated artist Marjolein Bastin that bring the world of Regency England to lifeCustom ephemera carefully woven into the narrative: four-color maps, detailed family trees, vintage-style letters, and authentic period sheet musicA stunning gift edition designed for display, gifting, and treasured home libraries Perfect for longtime Austen fans, readers of classic literature, historical romance, book clubs, and collectors of beautifully illustrated booksRediscover a timeless literary treasure and fall in love all over again with this gorgeous illustrated edition of Pride and Prejudice.

The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series  is a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of the timeless American classic Little Women, the story of the March sisters and their journey from childhood to adulthood during the American Civil War. Beyond bringing these stories to life, Bastin''s series adds elaborately designed ephemera, such as a self-made newspaper, a map, an invitation, and more. Whether an ideal gift for a Louisa May Alcott devotee or a treat for yourself, The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series,as a set or individually purchased, is perfect for anyone who feels a connection to enduring literary gems.Discover anew the world of Little Women. The 1860s, the turbulent days of the American Civil War, and four sisters as different as they could be: Meg, who likes to approach everything rationally and reasonably; Jo, a nonconformist with literary ambitions; tender Beth, who tries to keep the peace; and Amy, the baby of the family who tends to take herself and her position in society a little too seriously. While their father is off fighting the war, the four girls must learn to get by with just their mother while realizing that it isn''t easy for young women to establish their place in the world. Despite numerous obstacles, the sisters carry on and become independent adults, each in her own way, but without losing sight of the importance of family.