Lecture Series

Pride and Prejudice and Emma at the 92nd street YJASNA member, Jan Fergus will teaching three sessions starting on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Jan is an engaging lecturer. if you know anyone who wants to learn more about Austen, tell them about the course.click here for a link to the 92nd Street Y course

Women turned Mr. Darcy’s head

Seattle designer Pam Claussen’s adoration for vintage Victorian style extends well beyond her thriving business, Glam by Pam, and is reflected in every room of her home. Here, in the grand 650-square-foot master bath, Pam has created a beautiful sanctuary, complete with an eighteenth-century Louis XV chandelier, handblown marble sinks, Gothic wallpaper, richly upholstered furniture, … Continue reading Women turned Mr. Darcy’s head →

Sandy’s Chawton House Party

Sandy Lerner is the founder of the Chawton House Library, which specialized in early women's literature. A few weeks ago, she held a very special fund raising party at Chawton. Invited to the party were Elizabeth Garvie and David Rantoul, who were Elizabeth and Darcy in the 1980 Pride and Prejudice - our personal favorite.Below … Continue reading Sandy’s Chawton House Party →

Pride and Prejudice Tours available

We thought you might like to know about our P&P tours of all the filming locations used by the BBC in the 1995 Colin Firth P&P. We have a tour planned in September (14th to 17th) just before the Jane Austen festival in Bath, and we are now finalising dates for 2010. Please let us … Continue reading Pride and Prejudice Tours available →

William Britain Figurines of Jane Austen

With a history as illustrious as Ms Austen’s W. Britain prides itself on producing a highly detailed miniature figure series for Jane Austen enthusiasts, and the latest range our company features is the characters Jane Austen dreamt up all those years ago.The Jane Austen collection is a series of highly detailed 1:32nd scale all metal … Continue reading William Britain Figurines of Jane Austen →

The Other Mr. Darcy

A Jane Austen inspired comic romance:When Caroline Bingley, for the first time in her life, collapses to the floor and sobs at Mr Darcy's wedding, she does not think anyone is watching. Imagine her humiliation when she discovers that a stranger has witnessed her emotional display! Miss Bingley, understandably, resents this gentleman, even if he … Continue reading The Other Mr. Darcy →

Edwardian Promenade features Jane Austen

Edwardian Promenade features many articles on Jane Austen, a favorite author during Edwardian pastimes. Here is the link for their most recent article on the Jane Austen comic book: http://edwardianpromenade.com/?p=1084

NYTimes.com: Mr. Darcy Woos Elizabeth Bennet While Zombies Attack

NY Times OPINION April 14, 2009 Editorial Observer: Mr. Darcy Woos Elizabeth Bennet While Zombies Attack By ADAM COHENMonster stories are a projection of our collective anxieties - and that may explain why in the current economic downturn, zombies are starting to catch up with the long-fashionable vampire.

The Ensemble Theatre of New Jersey Presents “Pride and Prejudice”

The Ensemble Theatre of New Jersey, a performance arm of Franklin Theatre Works, is proud to present “Pride and Prejudice”. All the wit and romance of Jane Austen”s 1813 novel comes to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging adaptation by Jon Jory. “Pride and Prejudice” tells the story of life and love among the … Continue reading The Ensemble Theatre of New Jersey Presents “Pride and Prejudice” →

Elizabeth Aston does it again!

Favorite author Elizabeth Aston has added a sixth novel to her series on the Darcy's. This edition is about a Bingley niece who is in need of assistance and the hijinks that ensue. Another promising novel!