Wordsworth Editions was established in 1987, but it was the launch in 1992 of the £1 Classic paperback, the brainchild of the late Michael Trayler, that put the company in spotlight. This was back in the days before book prices could be discounted so the fact that we could offer titles at a fraction of the cost of existing editions caused something of a sensation, and made them irresistible to lovers of classic literature. Fast forward to present day, Wordsworth Editions proudly publish over 400 classic titles in various form, with exclusive cover illustrations, and extensive Notes and Introductions that make the books an affordable and welcome addition to all lovers of literature.
