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Now & Then: Redesigned Book Covers

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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
This is one of those “rebranding” redesigns. Ruben Toledo’s drawings bring a distinctly young-women’s-lit vibe to this age-old classic. One thing’s for sure — she’s way more believable as a sexy harlot in the newer version.


2002, Penguin


2009, Penguin

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