The Great Gatsby, is one of the best selling books ever written, published in 42 different languages with over 25 million copies sold. The celebrated Italian illustrators known as The Balbusso Twins now take on this American classic, in what may be the definitive illustrated edition of an iconic novel.Illustrators and sisters Anna and Elena Balbusso, who work together as the Balbusso twins, are superstars in the design world, having received more than 80 international awards. They specialize in literary illustration, having created a number of high-end illustrated versions of popular novels for The Folio Society, including HANDMAIDEN'S TALE, ATLAS SHRUGGED, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and more. But this is their first fully illustrated collector's edition available through the book trade, to a wider audience.Beehive's ongoing Illuminated Editions line of illustrated classic books has been turning heads and earning awards, including a winner in the Communication Arts design competition, multiple Silver and Bronze Cubes from the Art Director's Club, and artwork exhibited at the Society of Illustrators in New York. Anyone who values literary masterpieces, who appreciates superlative design, or who doesn't settle for an ordinary bookshelf might want to own this unique pairing of art and text. Highly collectible and great gift potential.