Penguin Books - Classic Literature Covers Unframed Prints, Set of 4, 40 x 30cm, Assorted
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John Lewis
Penguin Books - Classic Literature Covers Unframed Prints, Set of 4, 40 x 30cm, Assorted
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Create a gallery wall of classic Penguin Books covers with this set of four unframed prints. The set includes Together by Norman Douglas, The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler, Country Life by HE Bates and A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf. Penguin paperbacks were the brainchild of Allen Lane. Frustrated at the very limited choice of reading material at a station bookstall, Lane decided that good quality contemporary fiction should be made available at an attractive price, and sold not just in traditional bookshops, but also in railway stations, tobacconists and chain stores. The first Penguin paperbacks appeared in the summer of 1935. Costing just 6p, they were colour coded: orange for fiction, blue for biography, green for crime and so on. Have you thought about frames, hooks and fittings?
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Dimensions can be found on John Lewis's website here
About John Lewis
A Legacy of Innovation and Inclusion
John Lewis started as a small shop on London's Oxford Street in 1864. Today, it's part of a bigger family called the John Lewis Partnership, which also includes Waitrose stores.
What makes them special is that they're owned by their employees, known as 'Partners'. The idea, from the beginning, was to give everyone a say in how the business was run. With over 74,000 Partners (employees) at the heart of its operations, the essence of John Lewis's vision, from over a century ago, still echoes today being the largest employee-owned venture.
Adapting to Changing Times
Like many stores, John Lewis has had to change with the times. They've closed some shops but have grown their online business a lot, especially when more people started shopping online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Their history is filled with key moments, like buying Peter Jones in 1905, adding Waitrose in 1937, and starting their website in 2001. They've always tried to adapt and stay relevant.
Commitment to a Greater Purpose
John Lewis believes in doing good and making the world a better place. This is seen in the way they treat their employees and customers. For example, in 2021, they were the first big UK store to give parents six months paid leave when they have a baby and two weeks paid leave if they lose a pregnancy. They've been around for over a century and always aim to do the right thing by everyone.
