books
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Icongraphics – Chanel And McQueen
There are some beautiful new books out there for fashion lovers, looking at designers Alexander McQueen and Coco Chanel in a completely different way. The two iconic designers are the latest subjects in the Icongraphics hardback book series from Gemini Books. This is a fabulous collection that gives us the stories behind cultural legends, brought to life through contemporary graphic novels. Depicting the lives, achievements and defining moments of cultural legends, the Icongraphics offer a a fresh perspective on extraordinary journeys. The Icongraphics series is wonderful in so many ways. It encourages those who don’t consider themselves to be readers to actually pick up a book, whilst those who have never considered looking…
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Marilyn Monroe 100
You may have noticed a slow of documentaries and film showings dedicated to the iconic Marilyn Monroe over the past week. There was Marilyn and the Mob on Channel 4, a four part documentary on BBC Four, showings of Some Like it Hot and My Week with Marilyn along with documentaries about those two films. The reason for this slew of Monroe screenings is that, today, the forever young movie goddess would’ve been 100. It is hard to think of an old Marilyn, but she was actually born in the same year as Queen Elizabeth ll, who she famously met in 1956. She was a child of the roaring…
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Independent Shops London From Gemini Books
If you love shops and shopping, but also love to curl up with a good book, then Gemini Books have the perfect gift for you. Independent Shops London by Michelle Mason is a handy guide to all the brightest and best independent shops in the capital. The shops she has included cover a diverse and eclectic collection including bookshops, unique and unusual gift shops, artisan florists and cheese shops – in short, it contains a list of all the shops you must visit on your next trip to London. I love this book so much! Format The book is divided into sections that cover North, South, East, West and Central…
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Fiction And Fairylights Opens In Hednesford
There is a new, and rather lovely trend emerging in many of the UK’s towns and cities, and that is the independent bookshop as a real community hub. Rather than merely being a place to buy books, bookshops are becoming a place to come and mingle, to drink coffee, eat delicious cake and chat with fellow book lovers. They host events, allow you to bring your dog and generally offer a respite from the busy outside world. Fiction And Fairylights, which recently opened in Hednesford, is one of these bookshops, an absolute sanctuary for those who love to relax and read. It is owned by Kim Nash, herself the author…
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Happy Birthday Agatha Christie
Today is the Dame’s birthday. Agatha Christie was born 135 years ago today and her legacy remains as vibrant and relevant as ever. Not only are we waiting for The Seven Dials Mystery to be released on Netflix (hopefully later this year), but there is a new theatre production of Death on the Nile to look forward to. Agatha may have died as long ago as 1976, but the Queen of Crime is, quite literally everywhere. Television The much anticipated adaptation of The Seven Dials Mystery that has been produced by Netflix does not have a release date yet, but is set to start starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter and Martin…
