Begin Your Project With a Deposit — Juniper Custom

There are editions, and then there are Everyman's Library Classics. For collectors, devoted readers, and anyone who believes that the physical quality of a book is inseparable from the experience of reading it, Everyman's Library occupies a category entirely its own — the gold standard of classic literature in print, and the foundation upon which some of the most beautiful personal libraries in the world have been built.

At Juniper Custom, Everyman's Library is our most trusted choice when clients come to us seeking timeless literary works and the kind of elegant, uniform bookshelf that only the finest editions can create. Now you can choose your own titles — personally, deliberately, with the full Everyman's catalog at your fingertips.

What This Service Offers

This is a fully bespoke curation experience built entirely around your reading preferences and literary passions. Rather than receiving a curated selection assembled by our team, you choose the specific Everyman's Library Classics titles that matter most to you — and we handle everything from there, from sourcing and availability research to optional custom jacket design.

Every Everyman's Library Classics hardcover arrives with the physical details that set this series apart: decorative endpapers, a silk ribbon marker, a European half-round spine, and acid-free paper built for lasting quality. Each volume also includes original introductions by celebrated writers, up-to-date bibliographies, and complete author chronologies — making these editions as intellectually rich as they are visually beautiful.

The Process

Begin by clicking "Get Started with a Deposit" and proceeding to checkout. Within 2 business days, our team will reach out and send you a complete catalog of available Everyman's Library Classic titles to select from, along with a conversation about how many volumes you'd like in your collection and whether you'd like to add custom jacket design.

From there, we assign a dedicated curator to research availability and a designer to develop an initial jacket concept if desired — typically a 1–2 week process. You'll then receive a comprehensive proposal and design concept outlining the full scope, cost, and timeline. If you choose to proceed, an invoice for the balance is sent before books are acquired and design is finalized. Your deposit is deducted in full from the total project estimate.

All Juniper Custom orders are final sale due to the custom nature of each project. Read our full deposit policy here.

FAQs

How many Everyman's Library titles are available to choose from?
Everyman's Library publishes one of the most expansive catalogs of classic and modern literature in print — spanning fiction, poetry, history, philosophy, biography, children's literature, and beyond. Once your deposit is received, we'll send you the complete catalog of currently available titles so you can make your selections with full visibility into what is possible. If a title you love is not currently in stock, our team will research availability and let you know the options before your proposal is finalized.

Can I add custom jackets to my Everyman's Library curation?
Absolutely — and it is one of the most beautiful things we do with these editions. Everyman's Library volumes are already exceptional objects; a bespoke Juniper Custom jacket elevates them further, creating a collection with a unified visual identity that is entirely your own. Whether you are drawn to our antique leather aesthetic, our soft vellum-inspired designs, or a completely custom direction developed in collaboration with our design team, the addition of custom jackets transforms a curated collection into something truly extraordinary. Simply let us know when we reach out after your deposit and we'll include jacket design in your proposal.

Is a personally curated Everyman's Library collection a good gift for a book lover?
It is one of the finest gifts imaginable for a devoted reader — and one of the most personal. The act of selecting specific titles rather than receiving a curated assortment means every book in the collection was chosen with that particular reader in mind: their passions, their history with literature, the authors they love and the ones they haven't yet discovered. We have built personally curated Everyman's Library collections for landmark birthdays, anniversaries, and retirements — occasions where the gift needs to carry genuine weight and meaning. If you are commissioning a collection as a gift and would like guidance on the process, reach out to our team at clientservices@junipercustom.com and we will help you build something truly worthy of the occasion.