John Steinbeck's Complete Works. Library of America hardcover editions with original artwork by Chris Huang, created exclusively for Juniper Books.

Some authors don't leave your shelf; they just keep moving around on it, depending on what you need from them at that time. If Steinbeck is one of those authors for you, this set was made with you in mind.

The John Steinbeck Juniper Books edition pairs the gold-standard Library of America hardcovers with original art commissioned exclusively from Boulder-based artist Chris Huang.  Using colored pencil and ink pen on wood, Chris created art exploring themes such as hope for a better life and the pursuit of the American dream in the face of economic and social inequity and hardship.  A hardcover book set built to be read, reread, displayed, and kept.

What makes this a collector's edition:

• Library of America editions, the definitive Steinbeck hardcovers, including chronology, editorial notes, publication history, and additional writings
• Book covers crafted to be art around your books, these include original art by Boulder artist Chris Huang 
• One of the best book gifts for Steinbeck readers, literature lovers, and anyone building a classic American home library
• Part of the Juniper Books Artist Series: a collection of book sets created in partnership with independent visual artists to bring original, commissioned artwork to your shelf.

• The Grapes of Wrath
• East of Eden
• Of Mice and Men
• Cannery Row
• The Pearl
• Travels with Charley in Search of America

All titles by John Steinbeck. Library of America hardcover editions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the John Steinbeck Juniper Books collector's edition?
A: It's a six-volume hardcover book set featuring Library of America editions of Steinbeck's most essential works, wrapped in original book covers designed exclusively for Juniper Books by Boulder-area artist Chris Huang. It's a special-edition book set, not a publisher's edition, made for readers who want their shelves to reflect how much these books mean to them.

Q: What's included inside the Library of America editions?
A: More than just the novels. Each Library of America volume includes a chronology of Steinbeck's life, editorial notes, publication history, and additional writings and essays, making these the most complete and collectible editions of his work available.

Q: Who created the artwork?
A: Chris Huang, a Boulder-area artist whose colored pencil and ink work reflects the landscapes, people, and resilience found throughout Steinbeck's writing. You can learn more at yellowlotusdesigns.com.

Q: Are these real books or decorative books?
A: Real books, meant to be read and displayed. The Juniper Books book covers are art prints that wrap around authentic hardcover editions, fully readable inside, beautiful on the outside.

Q: Is this a good gift?
A: It's one of the best book gifts for Steinbeck readers, graduates, literature lovers, or anyone building a literary classics collection. It arrives ready to give.

Q: Will you offer other classic American authors?
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Novels and Stories, 1932-1937
The Pastures of Heaven
To a God Unknown
Tortilla Flat
In Dubious Battle
Of Mice and Men

The Grapes of Wrath and Other Writings, 1936-1941
The Long Valley
The Grapes of Wrath
The Log from the Sea of Cortez
The Harvest Gypsies

Novels 1942-1952
The Moon is Down
Cannery Row
The Pearl
East of Eden

John Steinbeck: Travels with Charley and Later Novels, 1947-1962
The Wayward Bus
Burning Bright
Sweet Thursday
The Winter of Our Discontent