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    McNally Jackson is publishing gorgeous new paperback editions of overlooked classics.

    Emily Temple

    August 26, 2021, 10:41am

    This morning, in a press release, Sarah McNally of McNally Jackson announced the launch of McNally Editions, a new paperback reprint series “devoted to hidden gems.”

    “As any bookseller knows, recommending books is the most rewarding part of our job—especially when you get to take the reader off the beaten path, and bring a favorite book out of obscurity,” McNally wrote. “To me these discoveries, and rediscoveries, are what book culture is all about.”

    The books themselves, which are designed by Peter Mendlesund, are gorgeous. You can pre-order them or subscribe for the lot now, but in the meantime, here’s an early look at the first six books from the series:

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