Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Coralie Bickford-Smith's Beautiful Books

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Finally! You CAN judge a book by it's beautifully redesigned cover- that is, if it's been designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith, the Senior Cover Designer at Penguin Books. I've seen several blog posts done on these gorgeous classics but today Coco Kelley reminded me about these pretty little jewels again and I had to share with Varnish readers. It's not normally my style to snatch content like this but great design is a lot like great gossip- not bad gossip like, "psst...hey that girl's skirt is too tight" but more along the lines of, "psst...why does Louisa May Alcott look so freaking good all of a sudden?" Anyhow, I know a lot of you are avid readers and these would make beautiful birthday gifts. Enjoy!

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"The cover is there to serve the content, so the content has to be taken into consideration."

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Typography Meet My Bookshelf

Amandine Alessandra

How fun is this photography/typography project by Amandine Alessandra? Lord knows I love a book and this was just too cute not to share. I dare someone to try it at home and send photos. Better yet, send a video. Puhleeease!

Amandine Alessandra

images via Behance

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Reading is Cool

The Well-Dressed Home by Annette Tatum

If you want some inspirational additions to your library, these books are some sure bets! If you are anything like me, you go way too long before adding a few new reads to your nightstand. From delicious interiors to jaw dropping architecture to curated courtyards-it's all here! To quote the Fonz, "Reading is Cool!"


The Un-Private House by Terence Riley


The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Berge


Sister Parish Design by Susan Bartlett Crater & Libby Cameron


Saladino Villa by John Saladino


Glamour, Making It Modern by Michael Lassell


Courtyards For Modern Living by Stephen Crafti


Hue by Ms. Kelly Wearstler
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