Publisher, Audio Partners (December 2006)

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A Cover to Cover Unabridged Classic. Cover to Cover is a British Line of unabridged classic literature featuring the highest quality recordings at value prices in handsome, collectable retail packages. The entire line carries the exclusive Royal Warrant from his Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. In addition, the British Spoken Word Publishing Association has honored Cover to Cover titles as the Best Unabridged Classic Productions for an unprecedented three years in a row.

RECEIVED THE COVETED "AUDIOFILE EARPHONES AWARD" (February/March 1999) FOR EXCEPTIONAL NARRATIVE VOICE AND STYLE, VOCAL CHARACTERIZATIONS, APPROPRIATENESS FOR AUDIO FORMAT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE TEXT!

"Surely the characters in Great Expectations are the greatest collection in all of English Fiction. On audio CASSETTE they are brought to life magnificently by Martin Jarvis. In fact, his Great Expectations is the most brilliant reading of an English classic that I ever hope to hear." -- Keith Love, The Los Angeles Times

Savor the story of Pip and his mysterious benefactor in this outstanding reading by Martin Jarvis, named Reader of the Year by the British Spoken Word Publishers Association.

About the Author: Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is the author of many well-loved classics, including: Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, David Copperfield, Bleak House, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, and the unfinished The Mystery of Edwin Drood. His novels have provided the basis for many successful adaptations in the theatre, in the cinema, on radio, and on television.

About the Performer: Martin Jarvis was named Reader of the Year in 1996 by the British Spoken Word Association. He is a highly-recognized voice talent and his numerous readings for the BBC have earned him a wide and enthusiastic following. He recently appeared in the film, Titanic, and was the voice on The Audio Partners' publication of A Night To Remember, Ovid's Art Of Love, and Graham Greene's The Third Man.