Johnny Borrell tells us why a horse inspired his cover for The Great Gatsby...

Why did you choose this book?
Because I like books by depressing alcoholics.

Talk us through your cover...
I was running a book on the grand national in Tokyo and I was writing out a betting slip for everyone, and decided that my bookies name was going to be Gatsby. The cover of this book is a betting slip.

Who else’s My Penguin would you love to see?
Ryan Adams

Why did you want to be a part of My Penguin?
It's a great honour to design the cover of a Penguin. Penguin books are an undisputed classic.

What are your top 5 favourite books of all time?
Mr Tickle, Mr Happy, Little Miss Naughty, Mr Strong and Mr Rush.

 

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Synopsis

Everybody who is anybody is seen at Jay Gatsby’s glittering parties. Day and night his mansion on West Egg buzzes with bright young things drinking, dancing and debating his mysterious character. For Gatsby – young, handsome, fabulously rich – always seems alone in the crowd, watching and waiting, although no one knows what for. Beneath the shimmering surface of his life he is hiding a secret: a silent longing that can never be fulfilled. And soon this destructive obsession will force his world to unravel.