Easton Press Hardback Anne of Green Gables Series Book Set

I've had a few questions about the availability of hardback volumes of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables series. The only place I have seen a set like this for sale is in the Easton Press catalog. The Easton Press offers high quality book sets, and I'm sure their Anne set is gorgeous.

Their eight-volume Anne of Green Gables keepsake book set is leather bound with 22 karat gold accents and gilded page ends. The books are $109 per volume. Each volume is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size and has a full-color frontispiece by Ben Stahl.

According to the Easton Press website, the books feature:
- Fully bound in genuine leather.
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine.
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.
- Sewn pages – not just glued like ordinary books.
- Satin-ribbon page marker.
- Gilded page ends.
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
- Rigorous inspection at every stage ensures adherence to our exacting standards.
- Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.
- Standard shipping included at no additional charge.

You can order the eight-volume set online at the Easton Press website, or request a catalog and order them by mail. According to their site, the books will ship in 6-10 business days.

Created July 28, 2002. Last updated May 2, 2024
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The Road to Yesterday

The Road to Yesterday by L.M. Montgomery was published in 1974. L.M. Montgomery had originally penned this book under the title The Blythes are Quoted, but the book was not published during her lifetime. After L.M. Montgomery's death, her manuscript was discovered by her son, Dr. Stuart MacDonald. The original manuscript for The Blythes are Quoted was divided into two parts taking place before and after World War I. Each part was composed of short stories interspersed with narratives of evenings in Anne and Gilbert Blythe's household with the Blythe family listening to Anne's poems.

In preparing The Road to Yesterday for publication, the narrative sections were removed along with all but one of the poems. The sequence of the short stories was reorganized. All of the stories included in The Road to Yesterday mention members of the Blythe family.

The Road to Yesterday includes the poem "Canadian Twilight" and 14 short stories, which are listed below:

"Canadian Twilight" (poem)
"An Afternoon with Mr. Jenkins"
"Retribution"
"The Twins Pretend"
"Fancy's Fool"
"A Dream Come True"
"Penelope Struts her Theories"
"The Reconciliation"
"The Cheated Child"
"Fool's Errand"
"The Pot and the Kettle"
"Here Comes the Bride"
"Brothers Beware"
"The Road to Yesterday"
"A Commonplace Woman"

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Created July 25, 2002. Last updated April 26, 2024.
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Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series (2000-2001)

Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series (aka Anne: The Animated Series or Annetoon) is a television show created by Sullivan Entertainment that aired on PBS from 2000 to 2001. The educational cartoon is geared towards six- to ten-year-olds, and each episode focuses on a challenge of childhood and provides lessons for children about self-confidence, creativity, loyalty, and more.

The series follows the adventures of 10-year-old Anne Shirley and her friends Gilbert Blythe, Diana Barry, and Felix King. Anne lives in Avonlea where she was adopted by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. The series includes characters from L.M. Montgomery's novel and Sullivan Entertainment's Anne of Green Gables miniseries and Road to Avonlea TV series.

Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series ran for one season and had 26 episodes. Each episode was 30 minutes long. When the show aired on PBS, real children commented on the show at the end of each episode. Sullivan Entertainment's Annetoon website provides educational resources for teachers using the show to teach children Anne-themed lessons in schools.

Kevin Sullivan and Trudy Grant were the executive producers of the series, which was directed by Liliane Andre. The series was written by Michael MacLennan and featured music composed by Peter Breiner.

Bryn McAuley portrayed the voice of Anne Shirley. Patricia Gage played Marilla Cuthbert, and Wayne Robson portrayed Marilla's brother Matthew Cuthbert. Anne's classmate Gilbert Blythe was portrayed by Ali Mukaddam, and Emily Hampshire provided the voice of Anne's best friend Diana Barry. Kyle Fairlie gave voice to Felix King, and Dalene Irvine played Felicity King. Patricia Hamilton portrayed the voice of Rachel Lynde. Hamilton is well known for portraying Rachel Lynde in Sullivan Entertainment's prior productions: Anne of Green Gables (1985), Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987), and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (2000), Road to Avonlea (1990-1996), and Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning (2008).

In 2004, an animated film titled Anne: Journey to Green Gables was produced as a prequel to Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series.

Synopsis (from the Annetoon website):
"Anne: The Animated Series presents 26 entertaining and educational episodes. In this series, you will follow Anne as her out of control imagination leads her through many different adventures, which demonstrate important lessons in loyalty, resolving conflict and problem-solving. Join Anne and her friends in both difficult times and lots of laughter in this animated, family friendly version of Anne that you are sure to enjoy."

Image credit:
Drawing of Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series. © Sullivan Entertainment. Used with permission.

Official Websites:
AnneToon.com - Official website for Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series and Anne: Journey to Green Gables
Teacher's Resources at the Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series website
Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series - Watch the series online at Sullivan Entertainment's Anne of Green Gables Kids Channel on YouTube.
Shop at Sullivan

References:
AnneToon.com - Official website for Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series and Anne: Journey to Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series at IMDB

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Created July 1, 2002. Last updated November 13, 2024.
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