One of my favorite local bookstores (Village Books in Bellingham, WA) sends you a postcard on your birthday that gives you the percentage of how old you are, off of a purchase. I have been getting these in the mail since I was in high school and always save mine for a special or unique book. Of course now my discount is bigger than it used to be – but next year I will reach the limit. Chris and I recently had a “date night” and after dinner out, spent time browsing the shelves of books so that we could use our very old postcards. This is the book I selected, Weird & Wonderful and it is just that…. and more.
I am intrigued by this book to say the least. What really sparked my interest is what is written on the bottom: Discoveries From The Mysterious World of Forgotten Children’s Books. There are so many gorgeous & odd illustrations, these are just a few of my favorites. I highly recommend flipping through this if you are as interested in illustrations and children’s books as I am. It’s published by a small local publisher call Laughing Elephant Press (Green Tiger Press) out of Seattle that publishes some really sweet children’s books. This is a cool find & a good read for sure.
5 Comments
Chantale
9 September 2010Hey, isn't the top illustration to the left from the Wizard of Oz book? It's one of my favourites! Not really the story but the illustrations. lol. I wish we had a bookstore here that gave discounts equalling our age too! That is one awesome goodness. So.. turn the page! I want to see more..
Daria
10 September 2010This is a wonderful find K! And nice bookstore you have there! (a little bit of envy, yes 🙂
I wished today that I can go to Gosh! (London) soon! Can't wait to browse their shelves again! You'd love it – it's a comic book store that has also illustrated children's books (and all the old ones too! I bought Sasek there) and books on illustration – their selection is terrific! (a small place, but you can spend days in there!)
Btw, do you know about Fiep Westendorp? She's my favourite 🙂 (yes, the Fiep shoes are no coincidence 🙂
Oh, my! I have to buy a ticket to London right now!
Daria
10 September 2010This is a wonderful find K! And nice bookstore you have there! (a little bit of envy, yes 🙂
I wished today that I can go to Gosh! (London) soon! Can't wait to browse their shelves again! You'd love it – it's a comic book store that has also illustrated children's books (and all the old ones too! I bought Sasek there) and books on illustration – their selection is terrific! (a small place, but you can spend days in there!)
Btw, do you know about Fiep Westendorp? She's my favourite 🙂 (yes, the Fiep shoes are no coincidence 🙂
Oh, my! I have to buy a ticket to London right now!
Daria
10 September 2010This is a wonderful find K! And nice bookstore you have there! (a little bit of envy, yes 🙂
I wished today that I can go to Gosh! (London) soon! Can't wait to browse their shelves again! You'd love it – it's a comic book store that has also illustrated children's books (and all the old ones too! I bought Sasek there) and books on illustration – their selection is terrific! (a small place, but you can spend days in there!)
Btw, do you know about Fiep Westendorp? She's my favourite 🙂 (yes, the Fiep shoes are no coincidence 🙂
Oh, my! I have to buy a ticket to London right now!
ringmaster
10 September 2010so what happens after you cap out your discount? do you still get one?