Thanks to a tip from Indy Grrrl, I recently discovered that Chronicle Books is holding a contest exclusively for bloggers (yeah, I guess I would consider myself one; sure): Post a wish list of $500 worth of books and get entered into a drawing to win them all.
So if you share the same odd taste in books as yours truly, get on this shit. |
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TARA'S UNKOSHER LIST OF BOOKSSo Crazy Japanese Toys!When huge alien spiders or ocean-dwelling mutant dinosaurs hell-bent on destruction decide to pay a visit to humankind, they always seem to stop in Japan first. So Crazy Japanese Toys! showcases a cast of totally cool, totally sugoi ... MORE | ||||
ACME CatalogIron birdseed, anvils, fake holes, and more—for years The ACME Company has been the sole purveyor of the fine products used by Looney Tunes characters. Chronicle Books is proud to present an exclusive catalog featuring ACME's must-have, ... MORE | ||||
Secret Lives of Great FilmmakersOn the heels of Secret Lives of Great Authors, Great Artists, and Great Composers comes Secret Lives of Great Filmmakers—an uncensored look at screen legends ranging from D. W. Griffith and Frank ... MORE | ||||
The Doorbells of FlorenceThese alluring photographs of doorbell panels in Florence, Italy, inspired stories that imagine the lives of the people who dwell at each address. Charming, whimsical, and elegant, each story is a perfect match for its photo, balancing the ... MORE | ||||
Olive, the Other ReindeerOlive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes "Olive... the other Reindeer... I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!" So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole. And while Santa and ... MORE | ||||
America's Doll HouseFrom the Star-Spangled Banner flag to Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History is home to some fascinating objects. In fact, one of the most fascinating of these, and one of the most ... MORE | ||||
Secret Lives of Great ArtistsIn the tradition of our best-selling Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents (120,000 copies in print), here are outrageous and uncensored profiles of the world's greatest artists, complete with hundreds of little-known, ... MORE | ||||
Secret Lives of Great AuthorsIn the tradition of Quirk's bestselling Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents (100,000+ copies in print), here are outrageous and uncensored profiles of the world's greatest writers, complete with hundreds of little-known, ... MORE | ||||
You Know You're a Writer When . . .You know you're a writer when . . . You'll never forgive your parents for your happy childhood. . . . The doctor tells you that you have terminal cancer and you think, "I can use this." . . . You accidentally sign a check with ... MORE | ||||
Writer's Workshop in a BookSince 1969, the prestigious Squaw Valley Community of Writers has helped develop the art and craft of many who are now household names. Instructors such as Michael Chabon, Mark Childress, Diane Johnson, Anne Lamott, Robert Stone, and Amy Tan ... MORE | ||||
The Writer's ToolboxDesigned by a longtime creative writing teacher, this innovative kit includes a 64-page booklet filled with exercises and instructions that focus on a "right-brain" approach to writing. Sixty exercise sticks—First Sentences, Non Sequiturs, ... MORE | ||||
TCM Classic Movie Crossword PuzzlesFilm-themed crossword puzzles from Turner Classic Movies are a wildly popular feature in its Now Playing viewer's guide, received by 160,000 subscribers each month. Collected here for the first time are 80 challenging and ... MORE | ||||
The Indiana Jones HandbookFor every fan who's dreamed of cracking a bullwhip, rescuing lost treasures, and evading giant runaway boulders, The Indiana Jones Handbook offers all the tips and tricks of the adventurer's trade. Complete with step-by-step ... MORE | ||||
Hollywood Glamour PackYou save $11.95! Leading Men7 x 9 in; 240 pp; 200 color and b/w photographs Paperback Leading Ladies 7 x 9 in; 240 pp; 200 b/w and color ... MORE | ||||
The Star Wars Poster BookOne of the very first Star Wars posters had no images at all—just enormous block letters that announced, "Coming to Your Galaxy This Summer: Star Wars." The rest is history. Now, 28 years later, the 350 most amazing Star ... MORE | ||||
Picture ShowTurner Classic Movies may be best known for running the timeless films we never tire of watching, but behind the scenes is another treasure few get to see: a vast archive of posters from more than seven decades of movie making, including the ... MORE | ||||
Wookiee CookiesBoba Fett-Uccine and Princess Leia Danish Dos are just the beginning when the Force is with you in the kitchen. Wookiee Cookies is your invitation to fine culinary experiences in the Star Wars frame of mind. From C-3PO Pancakes ... MORE | ||||
What's Your Poo Telling You? Activity BookCelebrate the wonderful diversity of poo, pee, and farts with this one-of-a-kind, action-packed activity book from the authors of the best-selling book What's Your Poo Telling You? Featuring humorous illustrations and an ... MORE | ||||
UrawazaJapan has a way of thinking that is just . . . different. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Tokyo-born journalist Lisa Katayama's collection of urawaza (a Japanese word for secret lifestyle tricks and techniques). Want to ... MORE | ||||
Bedside Dream JournalWith this handsome journal, recording one's dreams (and the inspiration, introspection, and wonder that grows from them) has never been easier. Complete with a dream glossary and helpful instructional text to guide the user toward more ... MORE | ||||
Curious ListsCharming, comical, and unquestionably curious, this encyclopedic journal of unusual list topics is the perfect kick-start for creative minds of any age. Featuring whimsical illustrations and room for creating over 300 personalized lists on ... MORE | ||||
GratitudeKeep a daily record of life's little blessings with this keepsake gratitude journal filled with a year’s worth of insightful prompts, inspiring quotes, and ample room for reflecting on all the things that make life great. ... MORE | ||||
The Egyptian Book of the DeadFor millennia, the culture and philosophy of the ancient Egyptians have fascinated artists, historians, and spiritual seekers throughout the world. Now, this reissue of a Chronicle Books classic brings to light once more the legendary ... MORE | ||||
52 Ways to Nurture Your CreativityFeed your creative muse with these 52 little bites of inspiration. These portable cards are perfect for artists of all kinds, especially those who like to color outside of the lines. ... MORE | ||||
Drop Dead CuteDrop Dead Cute showcases the work of 10 cutting-edge female Japanese artists whose art combines the pop charge of Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara with a thrilling personal mixture of sweetness and power. This next wave of painters ... MORE | ||||
The 1000 Journals ProjectVoyeuristic. Inspirational. Entertaining. One thousand blank journals are currently circulating throughout the world, beckoning contributors who find the journals by chance on trains, in cafés, and anonymously left on doorsteps. Artist ... MORE |
21 thoughts:
Yess this selection seems to suit you very well. Good luck!
Great list...great contest.
katklaw777 at yahoo dot com
Good luck!
@Cara: yes. yes it does.
@katklaw: thanks! good luck :)
I love your selections! I missed all those writer-y books -- my list is craft/cooking heavy. Good luck! :)
Great list! I didn't see the writing books either. Chronicle has such a wide selection and this is such a generous contest.
Thanks for the entry.
gaby317nyc at gmail.com
Thanks Audra and Gabby!
And great blogs, by the way :) Will definitely be stopping by in the future.
Awesome choices! Good luck!
Mollydedwards AT yahoo DOT com
You made some excellent choices, please comment on my blog if you'd like another chance to win:)
Best of luck!
Thanks Molly and Reniazen! Hope you had a great holiday!
I love your list. Very different--for the most part--from the ones I selected, but there are at least five on here that I missed seeing when I was making my list See My List Here I would absolutely love to win either one.
Smiles,
Teresa
Very eclectic list - good luck!
I may have to see if our library has some of these, but hope you win.
Now THAT's a fantastic list! Good luck! We have little bit of overlap, but not much.
Wow please win! I seriously think I would cry if I won all these books!
happy_haylee_3(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love your blog name, btw.
What a great list of books!
jowanjowan73(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks to all the lovely ladies above. Love discovering new blogs!
Contest ends this weekend - keeping my fingers crossed while pretending I'm not doing that at all.
Nice choice of books. Let's wish us both alot of luck! And Thank You to Chronicle books!
jcamp2020 at aol dot com
I would love to have some of these!
Fabulous choices, especially the Star Wars books!
Lilyhoot at gmail dot com
Thanks guys! Yes, Chronicle Books deserves a huge thank you, especially if [we] win ^.^
And ESPECIALLY if I get Star Wars books.
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