Sunday, June 9, 2019

FALL 2019 BOOK SALE PREVIEWS



We will be previewing a number of books and other media across various categories over the next four months.  Many of the volumes shown will be available for purchase at our next book sale begining Thursday, September 26 through Sunday, September 29, 2019.  I hope you will enjoy our offerings and plan to attend one or more of those days to browse (and to buy).

The following is the first in a series of book sale previews.  

ART

DADA, one of the most significant movements of the avant-garde in the early 20th century.  This volume includes many of the key figures in the history of modernism.  It is lavishly illustrated.  Price: $12.00.
                                                                                              












European Tapestries in the Art Institute of Chicago.  A rich variety of European tapestries including Flemish and French and works from Italy, Holland, and England. Beautifully illustrated. Price: $8.50.



Waking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle. American artist Eyvind Earle’s life and work with Walt Disney studios and later commercial work. The volume includes concept prints for Disney productions such as Sleeping Beauty.  Price: $12.50

                                                  

COLLECTING

Our collecting category covers any and all books and other media that are collectible items.  A few samples are shown below.

Japanese Animal Art.  This volume includes both antique and contemporary pieces—birds, fish, wild animals, insects, and more---across several periods of Japanese history and culture. Price: $4.50



 




Linens and Lace. Vintage linens and laces from the mid 19th century through the 1930’s. Price: $3.00.



Travel Journals.  A number of travel journals with beautiful prints from women playing various sports across the years to spring cottage scenes with inspirational quotes. Price range: $1.50 - $3.50.