Booked for the holidays - a list by hanahula

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What is new and noteworthy ( and worthy of gifting ) amid the wonderful world of books this 2008 holiday season ? Here are a few of my finds.

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I read anything and everything: books, mags, cereal boxes.

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FAO Schwarz: When Santa Turned Green by Victoria Perla

First to recommend

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Who better to introduce children and adults alike to the concepts of global warming and environmental protection than the Jolly Old Saint Nick ?! A lighthearted and clever treatment of a serious subject, this book will engage and inform. And, of course, it is printed using soy-based inks on recycled paper. Good gifting.

Updated Oct 28, 2008

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Amazon: An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration by Danny Gregory

First to recommend

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An up close and personal view of the work and workspace of contemporary illustrators, artists and designers, you can almost see those creative wheels spinning. Splendid eye candy for your favorite artist or art collector. Good gifting.

Updated Nov 29, 2008

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Me Magazine: Edited by Claudi Wu

First to recommend

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Each issue of this magazine focuses on one emerging artist per month, enabling them to divulge their life influences, showcase their work and, potentially, give them the publicity that will set their careers on fire. The current issue spotlights Paul Gondry; Zoe Albert, Valentin Stip, Thakoon and Yves Theze have been featured in previous issues. Good gifting (and getting.)

Updated Nov 17, 2008

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"Amazing Peace " by Maya Angelou

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A new and timely poem to add to your holiday library, or that of a friend, or both. Good gifting.

Updated Nov 11, 2008

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Vermont Snowflakes: Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Bookmark Gift Set

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"Snowflake" Bentley was a turn-of-the-century photographer who developed a way of capturing snowflake images on film. Accompanied by a snowflake bookmark, the biography of Bentley is a delightful way to encourage reading and exploration. Good gifting.

Updated Nov 18, 2008

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Femail Creations: Dream Big by SARK and Lisa Hammond

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My maternal grandmother used to say something like, "Aim high. The goal, reached or not, makes greater the life." And here, yet again, is another reminder to me to keep dreaming, more not less, bigger not smaller, despite the odds . . . to beat the odds. This book is one woman's success story, laid bare to inspire many more. Good gifting.

Updated Nov 25, 2008

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Tokyolife: Art and Design

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A 500-page compendium of the bleeding edge of art and design, straight from the streets of Tokyo. A gorgeous reference book, cultural guide and imaginative spark for anyone with a penchant for things Japanese. Good gifting.

Updated Nov 14, 2008

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Signals: The Twelve Terrors of Christmas by John Updike and Edward Gorey

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If you have mixed feelings about Christmas, John Updike and Edward Gorey will at least make you chuckle . . . although they may not improve your opinion of the holiday and all its attendant traditions. Good gifting.

Updated Nov 14, 2008

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Levenger: Delight by J. B. Priestley

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It is no small talent to take joy in the seemingly mundane and familiar, when so much around us is changing, so fast and often beyond our control. But that is the genius of this book: its ability to drill down into the details to derive delight. Good gifting (and getting.)

Updated Nov 15, 2008

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Kids Discover Magazine: Gift Subscription

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With engaging illustrations, games and independent learning exercises, Kids Discover magazine introduces children to a wide array of topics in history, science, weather and technology. You may even want to read it yourself so you can brush up on your own knowledge . . . and be prepared for the ensuing barrage of questions. Good gifting.

Updated Nov 4, 2008

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