Every book lover's collection includes a few treasured favorites with covers soft from wear and frayed edges from countless re-readings. Richard Baker's remarkable paintings of vintage paperback books capture these intimate relationships with beloved books in photographic detail. The 'book portraits' included in the Classic Paperbacks Notecards include titles by the most iconic writers of the modern era, from Emily Dickinson and Mark Twain, to George Orwell and Susan Sontag. Featuring both classic and mid-century modern cover designs, Baker's book portraits will strike a chord with generations of readers.