Jane Austen's Fashion Bible
11 September 2025Synopsis
“A stunning gift edition” - Hasty Book List
“Janeites will treasure this.” - Publishers Weekly
“Packed with charm and lovely illustrations, this is tailor-made for Austen fans” - Booklist
Two beautifully crafted worlds are brought together in this celebration of Regency fashion and the writing of Jane Austen.
Exquisite colour drawings from Regency magazine La Belle Assemblée and their entertaining descriptions are matched with much-loved passages from Jane Austen’s published novels, letters and manuscript fiction. Professor Ros Ballaster’s lively commentary guides the reader through this fascinating book.
From elaborate evening gowns and elegant walking dresses to charming seaside outfits, Jane Austen's Fashion Bible brings to life the world of Jane Austen.
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11 September 2025
9781035054985Reviews
Oxford University literature professor Ballaster takes readers on a delightful tour of Regency-era fashion and its place in Jane Austen’s novels and letters... Full-color images from the magazine and a glossary of fashion terms round out the scrupulously detailed volume. Janeites will treasure this
Pairing gorgeous color drawings and accompanying descriptions from Regency magazine La Belle Assemblée and iconic passages from Jane Austen’s published novels, letters and manuscript fiction, this is the Regency fashion book period obsessives will devour. Oxford professor and Jane Austen expert Ros Ballaster's commentary makes it all sing
This gold-beribboned, elegantly designed paper-over-board edition of Jane Austen's Fashion Bible is perfect for fashion buffs, Austen fans, and even The Gilded Age enthusiasts . . . Devotees of Austen's characters will cherish the chance to see what they might have worn
The concept, to show what Austen characters would have worn, is appealing, particularly as the novelist’s 250th birthday rolls around this year
