George MacDonald

The Princess and the Goblin, first published in 1872, might be the first true example of the fantasy genre. Both C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkein were influenced by the book, and descriptions of the goblins are so similar to Tolkein's creatures that the book seems set in Tolkein's fantasy world of Middle Earth, though it preceded it. The original 1872 edition of the book featured engravings by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Arthur Hughes, but the artist was uncredited in the first edition. A 1911 edition featured both the engravings of Arthur Hughes as well as full color paintings by Helen Stratton. Both artists were uncredited in the 1911 edition. A 1920 version of the book even had the editor rewriting the story, adding the character of a child being read to that kept interrupting the story itself, at one point the child character even celebrates the hard work of the editor. This edition of the Princess and the Goblin is a restoration of the 1911 edition and follows the original interior layout of that book. It features both the engravings of Arthur Hughes as well as the illustrations of Helen Stratton. The cover artwork is an illustration reminiscent of the paintings of Arthur Hughes. It will feature an introduction with a little information about the original artists as well as the legacy of the book as the first fantasy novel.

A Daily Devotional Classic - in the palm of your hand George MacDonald's The Diary of an Old Soul has provided strength and inspiration for countless Christians down through the years. The poem-a-day faith journal was a notable favourite of C.S. Lewis, who used to read a portion of it every night, borrowing its "living house" image for use in his own classic, Mere Christianity. Among its other admirers were his brother Warren, American missionary Elisabeth Elliot, and more recently the best selling Christian author John Eldredge. Now offered in a pocket-sized format, this Diary is inspired by the vintage pocket edition published in 1913 by J.M. Dent & Sons. Perhaps more than any of MacDonald's works this classic is ideally suited to a portable size (approx. 6″ x 4.5″) so its treasures can be always at hand and be with you wherever you go.

Sir Gibbie is a novel set in a bleak urban landscape, focusing on a silent, impoverished boy who demonstrates remarkable moral clarity and selflessness despite the adversity surrounding him. The narrative begins in a grim alleyway in northeastern Scotland, capturing the atmosphere of societal neglect and human struggle. A scene unfolds where the boy is scolded by a passerby while rummaging through the filth of the gutter. He finds a discarded earring, a fleeting moment of beauty in an otherwise grim setting. The boy lives with his father, a broken figure ravaged by alcoholism, yet he offers unwavering care and devotion without expectation or complaint. As the story progresses, the contrast between the boy s inner purity and the cruelty of his surroundings grows more pronounced. The early chapters paint a powerful picture of a world marred by poverty and moral decay, while suggesting that even in silence and deprivation, compassion and goodness can quietly thrive. The book sets the foundation for a journey where the resilience of innocence is tested and revealed across varied social landscapes.