Viva Vintage


Book Description

Whether you're looking for a knock-out dress for a special occasion or some one-off separates to liven up your existing wardrobe, nothing says style quite like an original. And now, guided by an experienced vintage seller with a passion for great fashion, you will discover how easy it is to find, choose, wear and care for the best twentieth-century clothing and accessories.




A Sucker for You


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Vampire-witch hybrid Tansy Mariotti has exactly one goal: to stop her mother’s Vegas wedding. It’s not because she hates weddings. It’s not because the groom is her boyfriend’s dad (although yuck). It’s not even because Vegas weddings are cliché as hell. It’s because her mom is an evil incarnate vamp known as The Executioner. Nothing good can come of someone marrying a person named The Executioner. Nothing. With the help of her werewolf boyfriend, her bestie, her granny’s no-crave-blood tonic, and her favorite stake—a drumstick—Tansy is Vegas-bound and ready to raise hell, all while hoping her witch side can keep her fangs at bay. Only suddenly, her witch side is fading...fast. Tansy's running out of time to stop her mom and save herself—before what happens in Vegas stakes in Vegas. The Afterlife series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 The Afterlife of the Party Book #2 I'm with the Banned Book #3 A Sucker for You




Viva, Rose!


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Thirteen-year-old Rose takes on the wild west, outlaws, and the strict rules of the early 1900s. When Rose Solomon's brother, Abe, left El Paso, he told the family he was heading to Brooklyn. But Rose discovers the truth the day she picks up the newspaper at Pickens General Store and spies a group photograph captioned The Southwestern Scourge of 1915! There stands Abe alongside none other than Pancho Villa and his army! Rose is furious about Abe's lie; fearful for his safety; and worried about her traditional parents who, despite their strict and observant ways, do not deserve to have an outlaw for a son. Rose knows the only way to set things right is to get Abe home, but her clandestine plan to contact him goes awry when she is kidnapped by Villa's revolutionaries and taken to his hideaway. Deep in the desert, amidst a richly rendered assortment of freedom-seekers that includes an impassioned young reporter, two sharp-shooting sisters with a secret past, and Dorotea, Villa's tyrannical young charge, Rose sees no sign of Abe and has no hope of release. But as she learns to lie, hide, and ride like a bandit, Rose discovers the real meaning of freedom and what she's willing to risk to get hers back. A Sydney Taylor Honor book A National Jewish Book Award finalist




What Shall I Wear?


Book Description

First published in 1956, What Shall I Wear? is revolutionary fashion designer Claire McCardell’s collection of fashion wisdom and philosophy, and a vivacious guide to looking effortlessly stylish. This new edition of the sought-after classic features a foreword by iconic designer Tory Burch and a color insert of photos from McCardell’s collections. “The testament to great design, Claire McCardell’s dresses look fresh, contemporary, and desirable eight decades after they were made, as the Costume Institute’s 2022 exhibit In America: An Anthology of Fashion demonstrated.” —Nicole Phelps, global director, Vogue Runway and Vogue Business “Among the many surprises and insights I discovered in McCardell’s valuable book is that she wanted to call it Fashion is Fun. That may also be the secret behind her genius and enduring influence—she refused to take fashion too seriously.” —Cathy Horyn, New York Magazine “The first designer to create a cohesive vision rooted in the American lifestyle of ease, McCardell and her contributions as a designer and a woman in business are often overlooked. Tory Burch’s new foreword . . .puts this American treasure in her rightful place.” —Constance White, fashion editor and author of How to Slay: Inspiration from the Queens and Kings of Black Style “Claire McCardell’s guiding philosophy of dressing with ease in afunctional, fashionable American look was groundbreaking—and feminist—for her times. And it continues to resonate globally on the runways and in closets today.” —Booth Moore, executive editor, Women’s Wear Daily




Vintage Cocktails


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Vintage Cocktails Forgotten Cocktails and Timeless Drinks details many world beating cocktail drink recipes that have a unique twist to them. Each cocktail has a related story depicting Will's first experience with the vintage drink. Recipes for each customized vintage drink are provided in detail with the instructions to create your own cocktail art form. Impress the 'heck' out of your friends and neighbors. Imagine a long cool 'Gin and Tonic' not only with lime and mint, but with a few fresh green peppercorns in the mix. It makes this drink even more fabulous for those long hot summer evenings where cocktail parties go on to the wee hours of the morning. Forgotten Cocktails and Timeless Drinks is a drinks and cocktail recipe book celebrating many of the world's renowned vintage drinks experienced through the eyes of W T McCleat. Will a world traveler and bon-viveur enjoys the experience of the cultures he has met. In his life's journey he has always kept a journal with him for the specific purpose of recording recipes, both of food and drink, from many of the cocktail parties and informal gatherings he has attended. In this book he shares with us a few secrets on how adding a simple twist to a world renowned cocktail recipe or vintage drink, turns it from fabulous to unbelievable!




Razabilly


Book Description

Vocals tinged with pain and desperation. The deep thuds of an upright bass. Women with short bangs and men in cuffed jeans. These elements and others are the unmistakable signatures of rockabilly, a musical genre normally associated with white male musicians of the 1950s. But in Los Angeles today, rockabilly's primary producers and consumers are Latinos and Latinas. Why are these "Razabillies" partaking in a visibly "un-Latino" subculture that's thought of as a white person's fixation everywhere else? As a Los Angeles Rockabilly insider, Nicholas F. Centino is the right person to answer this question. Pairing a decade of participant observation with interviews and historical research, Centino explores the reasons behind a Rockabilly renaissance in 1990s Los Angeles and demonstrates how, as a form of working-class leisure, this scene provides Razabillies with spaces of respite and conviviality within the alienating landscape of the urban metropolis. A nuanced account revealing how and why Los Angeles Latinas/os have turned to and transformed the music and aesthetic style of 1950s rockabilly, Razabilly offers rare insight into this musical subculture, its place in rock and roll history, and its passionate practitioners.




Viva la Pizza!


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“New Yorkers are particular about pizza, and no one has a more well-formed opinion than Scott Wiener.” —Newsday One of the world’s foremost pizza experts presents more than 100 weird and wild pizza box designs Since the origins of to-go pizza, pizzerias and pizza chains have taken great pride in covering take-out boxes with captivating designs. They’ve also wrestled with the best way to manufacture a box that can keep a pizza looking and tasting great. Here, the world’s expert on pizza boxes presents more than one hundred weird and wild box designs and explores the curious history of the pizza box. Included are international designs, corporate designs, and dozens of quirky images from mom-and-pop pizzerias. Where does all this art come from? Scott Wiener has been collecting and cataloging pizza boxes for more than five years. In Viva la Pizza!, Wiener traces design trends over the past four decades and profiles some of the world’s most prolific box designers and manufacturers. The result is a captivating overview of pizza culture and a new way to look at one of the world’s favorite foods.




American Cowboy


Book Description

Published for devotees of the cowboy and the West, American Cowboy covers all aspects of the Western lifestyle, delivering the best in entertainment, personalities, travel, rodeo action, human interest, art, poetry, fashion, food, horsemanship, history, and every other facet of Western culture. With stunning photography and you-are-there reportage, American Cowboy immerses readers in the cowboy life and the magic that is the great American West.




American Cowboy


Book Description

Published for devotees of the cowboy and the West, American Cowboy covers all aspects of the Western lifestyle, delivering the best in entertainment, personalities, travel, rodeo action, human interest, art, poetry, fashion, food, horsemanship, history, and every other facet of Western culture. With stunning photography and you-are-there reportage, American Cowboy immerses readers in the cowboy life and the magic that is the great American West.




Prints Charming


Book Description

Unlock the secrets to creating gorgeous, pattern-filled rooms with the joyful spirit that every home deserves. Layers of pattern bring serious style to any interior—and the pages of every shelter magazine have featured this well-loved look. This bright, lively interior design book is like no other: it shows readers how to choose and use pattern (whether on upholstered furniture, walls, and floors, or in curtains, rugs, and accessories) to create gorgeous room designs. It also teaches readers how to layer pattern for fresh, exciting, personalized spaces. The book is delightfully illustrated with inspiring images of design elements and finished rooms—and each chapter is packed with lively DIY projects, plus Dos and Don’ts, Try This, and more. Praise for Prints Charming “For a home that’s warm, personal, and above all HAPPY, follow the lead of the Madcap gents: “Expressive not expensive” decor ideas come to life through their joyful designs—it’s hard to put this book down without crafting a plan and cracking a smile.” —Sophie Donelson, Editor in Chief, House Beautiful “A good reminder that one should have fun with decorating . . . Prints Charming is a must for every design library.” —Susan Feldman, Cofounder, One Kings Lane “With a reverent eye firmly upon the works of legendary traditional designers, the Madcap Cottage gents’ vision for mixing pattern, color, far-flung treasures, and classic furniture forms is remarkably approachable and written with their inimitable wit.” —Jill Waage, Editor in Chief, Traditional Home “John and Jason have crafted a must-have bible of prints, patterns, and personality to help everyone learn how to customize their own unique environment.” —Mindy Grossman, CEO and Director, HSN, Inc. “A wonderful book celebrating print, texture, and beauty.” —Christian Siriano, CFDA Designer