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{Review} kate spade new york: places to go, people to see

Review by Kit places to go, people to see By Kate Spade New York Hardcover: 240 pages Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (October 14, 2014) Language: English Amazon   |   Goodreads kate spade new york: places to go, people to see focuses on the how, where and why of travel through the lens of the always-inspired kate spade new york girl. this new volume features vibrant photography, old-world glamour, a dash of charm and inspirational quotes, tips and words of wisdom that every kate spade new york girl should know. kate spade new york: places to go, people to see showcases chic destinations such as paris, new york city, the amalfi coast, marrakech, tokyo, and st moritz, along with ways to incorporate those things seen, heard and experienced into life back home. kate spade new york: places to go, people to see will have you booking a plane ticket the moment you finish turning the pages! Cover: The cover is actually significantly more appealing than it looks in the pict...

{Review} Jane Austen Cover to Cover

Review by Kit Jane Austen Cover to Cover By Margaret C. Sullivan Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: Quirk Books Amazon   | Goodreads Jane Austen’s six novels are true classics, still immensely popular some 200 years after their first publication. But although the celebrated stories never change, the covers are always different. Jane Austen Cover to Covercompiles two centuries of design, from elegant Victorian hardcovers and the famed 1894 “Peacock” edition to 1950s pulp, movie tie-in editions, graphic novels, foreign-language translations, and many, many others. Filled with beautiful artwork and insightful commentary, this fascinating and visually intriguing collection is a must for Janeites, design geeks, and book lovers of every stripe. Review: I completely adore this book! I had no idea that the Jane Austen books had been reprinted  so many many times over the past 200 years, but I loved being able to see how the covers changed throughout time.  I didn't...