Thursday, July 23, 2009

“We go to a book as Narcissus went to the fountain, see ourselves therein, and are enamored”

It's been ages since I've done a full-on book wish list, and my birthday is creeping up, so I figured it was time! As Belle and Sebastian say, "Our aspirations are wrapped up in books..." Or, at least mine are at the moment. Here are some beauties I'm dying to add to my already-crowded coffee table:

The Sartorialist [#1 on my list right now!] by Scott Schuman

Sharp Suits by Eric Musgrave

Japanese Fashion by Toby Slade


The Swimsuit by Sarah Kennedy


Symbolism by Norbert Wolf


20th Century Fashion Ads by Heimann and Nieder
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9 comments:

  1. Kira AderneJuly 23, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I am a huge fan of Belle & Sebastian! They are the best for me!!! About books, I am so into this Sartorialist one! Perfection!!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Scott Schuman has published his photos in a BOOK? *drooling all over poor little MacBook* Thank you for the tip!

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  3. SamJuly 23, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    All very enticing! The swimsuit book and the Sartorialist are particularly desirable!!

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  4. MaggieJuly 23, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    They all look wonderful! Sharp Suits is my first pick. I so wish that fedoras were still a requirement with business suits. *Sigh*

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  5. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    I'd go for the swimsuit book ;)

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  6. s.i. michaelsJuly 24, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    They all look tempting but that fashion ad one is definitely going on my wish list.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Love the The Swimsuit cover, amazing!

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  8. AcerJayJuly 28, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    I envy your blog. So cool! In addition to the colourful pictures you spice it up with great prose. Every considered poetry?
    Have a look at my Blog. I just put a poem there you might enjoy.
    http://acerjay-bigblogger.blogspot.com/

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  9. {Tara}July 28, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Kira -- B&S are one of my favorite bands of all time!

    Airam -- YES! Wouldn't it be wonderful to just sit and leisurely flip through a whole book of his photos!?

    Sam -- I love looking at old swimsuit designs!

    Maggie -- Me too! I just watched "Public Enemies" and now I want my boyfriend to dress like they do in the film!

    Mothersvea -- It looks wonderful, doesn't it?

    Ambika -- I have a bit of a weakness for vintage ads, so that one is at the top of my birthday wish-list.

    Ithunter -- A really amazing photo; I agree!

    AcerJay -- Thanks! I'm flattered. I will check out your blog, as well...

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