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View ArticleThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo rethinks the Hollywood remake
David Fincher has spritzed his US version of Larsson's book with a respectful faux Swedishness. Could this be a step forward?WARNING: Plot spoilers followThe post The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo...
View ArticleGoodnight iPad rewrites classic bedtime story for digital era
Pastiche of Goodnight Moon inserts 21st-century gadgetry into traditional children's taleThe post Goodnight iPad rewrites classic bedtime story for digital era appeared first on Pursuitist.
View ArticleMein Kampf tagged as ‘perfect present’ by Waterstone’s
Adolf Hitler's antisemitic manifesto included among Christmas picks by Huddersfield branchThe post Mein Kampf tagged as ‘perfect present’ by Waterstone’s appeared first on Pursuitist.
View Article“Gay Men Don’t Get Fat” by Simon Doonan Reviewed
Gay Men Don’t Get Fat by Simon Doonan Even if he hadn’t dedicated this new book to “all the straight women,” Doonan, who is perhaps most known for his creative work on Barney’s windows, would have won...
View ArticleMaurice Sendak, father of the Wild Things, dies at 83
The prize-winning author and illustrator of more than 100 books, including the children's classic Where the Wild Things Are, has died aged 83The post Maurice Sendak, father of the Wild Things, dies at...
View ArticleFormer Qatari Ambassador’s Wife Pens Lyrical Celebration of Qatar
Diana Untermeyer is the wife of the former ambassador to Qatar and her experience of moving to the Middle East with her family is the framework for Qatar: Sand, Sea & Sky, a lovely book celebrating...
View ArticleMarc Webb: the latest director caught in Spider-Man’s web
Marc Webb had only one film to his name – an angst-ridden indie romcom. So how on earth did he land the job of directing The Amazing Spider-Man?The post Marc Webb: the latest director caught in...
View ArticleDominican Church in Maastricht Turned into Fascinating Bookstore
A 13th century Dominican church in Maastrich, the Netherlands, was converted into a jaw-dropping contemporary bookstore by the creative team at Merkx+Girod Architecten. The church stopped bearing...
View ArticleKISS to release a Monster Limited Edition Coffee Book
The KISS Monster Book is not called a monster just for the heck of it. At 3 feet tall and two and a half feet wide, the book promises to be the ultimate rock experience for those who are willing to...
View ArticleJudith Miller’s Mid-Century Modern Design Offers An Overview Of The Enduring...
For lovers of mid-century interior design looking into adding the style to their homes, Judith Miller’s Mid-Century Modern: Living with Mid-Century Modern Design is an excellent guide. The book, which...
View ArticleThe Darlings: Book Of The 2008 Financial Collapse To Become A Bravo Series
Last fall, Bravo Television announced a move to add scripted programs to their full plate of reality television. Among the shows in development announced was a series based on The Darlings, a book of...
View ArticleFive Travel Tips From Michael Clinton, Author Of The Globetrotter Diaries
There are plenty of travel books out there but few travel writers have as many resources or as much enthusiasm as the intrepid Michael Clinton. Clinton, who is Hearst Magazines president/marketing and...
View ArticleSuggestions For Pairing Beer And Cheese From Cheese Expert Janet Fletcher
Cheese expert Janet Fletcher’s latest book brings together two global favorites, Cheese & Beer. While there are many books focusing on the many pleasures of mating wine and cheese there are far...
View ArticleNew Book Chronicles Coco Chanel’s Second Act
As a young veteran fresh out of the Army in the early 1950s, Richard Parker found himself in the odd position of being an assistant to an aging designer called forth out of retirement to aid a flailing...
View ArticleNew Book Highlights Jewelry’s Shining Stars
While many people love jewelry it takes a combination of artistry, vision, and determination to rise to the top of the field as an independent jeweler. In “Jewelry’s Shining Stars” Beth Bernstein...
View ArticleThe Big Apple made a tourist hotspot because of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’
We have all known that novels and books have the capability to take us where we want to go, without having to move an inch. But if latest trends are anything to go by, then some of the more famous...
View ArticleLady Catherine, The Earl, and The Real Downton Abbey
Arguably one of the most watched television shows in history, the smash hit, “Downton Abbey”, reveals the drama of the Grantham family. This story pales in comparison to the real-life one revealed by...
View ArticleShakespeare And Company To Open Paris Cafe
The historic English-language bookstore Shakespeare and Company in Paris will soon also become home to an adjacent cafe for bibliophiles, run by a native New Yorker who introduced Parisians to...
View ArticleThe Best Luxury Books for Gift Giving
Are you looking for the perfect gift for a luxury book lover? Check out some of our favorites here: MISSONI La Grande Moda Italiana Fashion lovers will love this special edition, limited collectors...
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