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And the Pursuit of Happiness (Paperback)

By Maira Kalman
$20.00
ISBN-13: 9780143122036
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Published: Penguin Books, 10/2012
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Maira Kalman shows us our own history through art, prose, and new observation of old traditions.  Funny, touching, and beautiful, this is a wonderful tribute to American democracy, our history, and ourselves.

~ recommended January, 2013

Batman: Death by Design (Hardcover)

By Chip Kidd, Dave Taylor
$24.99
ISBN-13: 9781401234539
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: DC Comics, 6/2012

Although it's been quite a while since I last read anything Batman, I couldn't not pick this up. Set in the Golden Age of Gotham, this story draws on two real life events in New York that happened years apart - though they are reimagined for Gotham as two intertwined incidents.  The art is simple and rough without looking unfinished, and the story pulls you along through the mystery. Pulpy and noir-ish, this is a great story for fans of Batman and for anyone who likes a good mystery.

~ recommended August, 2012 

How to Dress for Success (Hardcover)

By Edith Head, Joe Hyams
$19.95
ISBN-13: 9780810921337
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Harry N. Abrams, 4/2011

You wouldn't know it to look at me, but I am in love with classic, elegant fashion. From the right foundation to the perfect accessories, this book will walk you right through. Written & illustrated by the iconic costume designer Edith Head and originally published in 1967, How to Dress for Success will get you looking amazing for any situation.

~ recommended September, 2011

Little People in the City: The Street Art of Slinkachu (Hardcover)

By Will Self
$14.95
ISBN-13: 9780752226644
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Published: Macmillan UK, 9/2008
  • I dare you not to smile while looking at this book.
  • Please turn to page 9.
  • Cannot decide what I like more - the photographs or that the artist goes by the name Slinkachu.
  • Enjoy.

~ recommended February, 2011

And the Pursuit of Happiness (Hardcover)

By Maira Kalman
$29.95
ISBN-13: 9781594202674
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Penguin Press HC, The, 10/2010
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I will admit it; I am not the most patriotic girl. I'm not one to badmouth our country, but after a number of years of confusion and disbelief, I was left with a concrete feeling of "meh." This book has
not fixed everything I believe is wrong with us, but it certainly reminded me of some things I do love about good ole 'Merica.

~ recommended October, 2010

Bacon: A Love Story (Paperback)

By Heather Lauer
$13.99
ISBN-13: 9780061971266
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: William Morrow Paperbacks, 6/2010
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I'm not sure if any other title has ever captured the way I feel about bacon better than this.  Not even Seduced by Bacon or Everything Tastes Better With Bacon (both of which I recommend if you are looking for some fun and tasty recipes). But this, a love story, is perfect. Not just recipes (although I must make some of these now), not just history (but that is the reason I picked up the book in the first place), not just a how to (perhaps it's time I built a smoker in my back yard?), this all-encompassing book will renew the love of a lifelong bacon eater, and may even tempt some vegetarians to the dark side... into which I will welcome you with open arms - and a bacon-wrapped hot dog.

~ recommended August, 2010

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