According to this very disturbing Guardian article, the "only fully authenticated" image of Jane Austen, the image that has been traditionally used by publishers, is being photoshopped into something "more appealing" by Wordsworth editions.  To quote the publisher's managing director:

Jane Austen wasn't very good looking. She's the most inspiring, readable author, but to put her on the cover wouldn't be very inspiring at all. It's just a bit off-putting.

Apparently the improvements included adding more makeup and hair extensions and removing her nightcap.  Wow.  It's like What Not to Wear for literary icons.  Except when I watch What Not to Wear, I feel all uplifted, because though Stacey and Clinton can dole out some pretty harsh criticism, it's really just tough love, and you can tell by the end of the episode that the person who was just made over is genuinely happy about their new look, because really, what were they doing wearing a bodysuit in 2007 anyway?  But this?  This just makes me feel sad.  Poor, poor Jane and her ill-fated nightcap.  What have we become as a society when we won't let one of the most celebrated writers of all time keep her nightcap?