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Out on the island there's a party wilder than the scene in Manhattan. It's at a mansion, owned by a multimillionaire who goes by the name of Gatsby. No one seems to know much about Gatsby. The only thing certain is that he throws a hell of a house party, so if you want the finest liquor, that's the place to go.

The Great Gatsby: Buckman Critical Edition features the original novel accompanied with illustrations and essays that engage a 21st century appreciation of the American classic.

The Great Gatsby: Buckman Critical Edition reprises the 1922 classic with sharp design and three critical literary essays which consider its century-long influence. Merridawn Duckler gets in the driver's seat to tell us why Gatsby is the first novel of the automobile. Emmi Greer takes a deep dive into the purpose of parties and Rich Perin wanders away from the crowd to explore the mansion and reflect on what we call "success," and legacy. Complemented with original Art Nouveau illustrations by Ellen Robinette who portrays the characters and iconic settings within the book, Buckman's version of Gatsby offers an opportunity to reacquaint yourself with a well-known, but often misunderstood story and come away with new reasons to appreciate it.