(Grand Rapids, MI, June 2021) – Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to announce the release of the first installation of The Maclaren Series: Large Print Verse-by-Verse Reference Bible in the New King James Version (NKJV) and the King James Version (KJV).
“The Maclaren Series Bible is inspired by Alexander Maclaren, one of history’s great expository preachers. We’ve created a Bible that is both beautiful and extremely functional. I think Mr. Maclaren would be proud,” said Philip Nation, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Thomas Nelson. “It is my hope that the Maclaren Series will spark joy in readers and create an ease of engagement with God’s Word for years to come.”
The Maclaren Series Large Print Reference Bibles, in either the KJV or NKJV, provide the tools needed to dive deeply into God’s Word with vital study resources while showcasing the beauty of the text in a classic verse-by-verse, line-matched format. Combined with a generous 10.5 size type in Thomas Nelson’s Comfort Print® font, the Maclaren Series creates an enjoyable and treasured experience in God’s truth. Features include:
- Thomas Nelson’s complete cross reference system with over 72,000 verse references
- Verse-by-verse layout for easy navigation
- Premium high-contrast Bible paper
- Classic two-color typesetting, line-matched for optimal readability
- Beautiful 10.5 point type size in Thomas Nelson’s Comfort Print®
- Wide double-faced satin ribbons
- Ultra-flexible lay-flat sewn binding
The Maclaren Series Large Print Reference Bibles are available now in a range of cover choices:
NKJV
- 9780785242147 NKJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Brown, $54.99
- 9780785241997 NKJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Black, $49.99
- 9780785242185 NKJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Genuine Leather, Brown, $99.99
- 9780785242741 NKJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Genuine Leather, Thumb Indexed, Brown, $109.99
- 9780785242833 NKJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Goatskin Leather, Black, $189.99
KJV
- 9780785241942 KJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Brown, $54.99
- 9780785241935 KJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Black, $49.99
- 9780785241959 KJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Genuine Leather, Brown, $99.99
- 9780785241966 KJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Genuine Leather, Thumb Index, Brown, $109.99
- 9780785241973 KJV, Large Print Reference Bible, Goatskin Leather, Black, $189.99
About Comfort Print®:
Thomas Nelson Bibles teamed up with 2K/Denmark, the world’s foremost typeface foundry, to create exclusive Comfort Print Bible fonts. Comfort Print Bibles are easy to read at any size because the typeface was designed to be both efficient and readable. HarperCollins believes that the beauty of the message should be reflected in the physical form of the book. Choosing the right typeface is one significant element in creating beautiful Bibles.
About Thomas Nelson:
Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson, is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com
Contact: Amy Bigler, Senior Public Relations Manager, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com
