As followers of our blog will know, voracious reader Robyn has been sharing with us on a regular basis the titles that she has been adding to her For Later shelf. Here are some more titles that have recently graduated to her Completed shelf.
Maker & Muse: Women and Early Twentieth Century Art Jewelry
This truly is a beauty. The pieces are breath-taking but the very best thing about it is the chance to read about women as designers and makers as well as consumers.
Weeping Britannia: Portrait of a Nation in Tears by Thomas Dixon
Who knew that the British are actually quite emotional? Not me until I read this book. Turns out they've been giving free reign to their lachrymose tendencies for centuries, with a bit of time off for a more martial approach between 1870 and 1945. It's full of fascinating facts such as Queen Elizabeth II crying in public (more accurately dabbing at the corners of her eyes) for the first time at the age of 71, when the royal yacht Britannia was decommissioned . The author is the director of the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary University of London so he knows what he's talking about.
Industrial Vintage Interiors by Maria Eugenia Silva
A biggie and almost a beauty, this is probably one for the true enthusiasts who can pore over page after page of metal stools. It's a world where your cat has to be grey to (mono) tone in with your colour scheme.
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