GRACE GLORY: A Century of Women in the Olympics
"A wonderful tribute to women who made great inroads in sports. Their
stories have given count- less women the confidence and inspiration to break
down barriers in all areas of life." -Joan Benoit Samuelson, Gold Medalist,
Women's Marathon, 1984 Olympics. With color photos of Babe Didrikson, Wilma
Rudolph and many others, this beautiful book celebrates the achievements
of women in the Olympics.
TRIUMPH BOOKS $19.95 HARDCOVER
I AM BEAUTIFUL:
A Celebration of Women in Their Own Words
EDITED BY
DANA CARPENTER AND
WOODY WINFREE
Remarkable, everyday women contributed their photos and stories to this
celebration of all kinds of beauty. From ages 23 to 89, from all walks of
life and from all over the country, these women share their candid and courageous
stories and their beauty shines forth to light the way for us all. A true
gift.
ROSE COMMUNICATIONS $27.50 HARDCOVER
GREAT WOMEN CHEFS
JULIE STILLMAN
INTRODUCTION BY ALICE WATERS
Great Women Chefs celebrates the major contribution women chefs are making
in restaurants across the country. Showcasing the talents of 30 of America's
most distinguished chefs, this unique cookbook profiles each chef and presents
her favorite menu, accompanied by recipes, wine suggestions and beautiful
food photography. Includes 80 full-color photos.
TURNER PUBLISHING $29.95 HARDCOVER
MOTHER AND CHILD:
Visions of Parenting from Indigenous Cultures
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAN REYNOLDS
Intimate portraits and personal stories reveal the wisdom of mothering from
indigenous cultures around the world, beautifully expressed in this illustrated
book. From the Arctic to the Sahara, from the Himalaya to the Amazon, from
Mongolia to the Australian Outback, award-winning journalist and photographer
Jan Reynolds introduces us to women whose traditional parenting practices
can enrich the lives of parents and children everywhere.
INNER TRADITIONS $19.95 PAPER
WOMEN IN THE MATERIAL WORLD
FAITH D'ALUISIO AND PETER MENZEL
FOREWORD BY NAOMI WOLF
This multicultural odyssey in words and images illuminates the hopes, dreams,
joys and sorrows of women the world over. A testament to the strength and
indomitable power of the human spirit, Women in the Material World portrays
the startling differences and striking similarities in women's lives on
the eve of the twenty-first century.
SIERRA CLUB BOOKS $35.00 HARDCOVER
A TRIBE OF
WARRIOR WOMEN
MELISSA SPRINGER * INTRODUCTION BY MARCIA ANN GILLESPIE
Using dramatic photographs and personal vignettes, photojournalist Melissa
Springer profiles 32 courageous women who talk openly and honestly about
life after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Springer captures the harsh
reality of this disease - which will affect one out of eight American women
sometime in their lives - while at the same time celebrating the indomitable
strength and spirit of these "warrior women."
CRANE HILL PUBLISHERS $39.95 HARDCOVER
MERMAIDS:
Nymphs of the Sea
THEODORE GACHOT
This elegantly illustrated and ingenious gift book takes the popularity
of mermaids to new artistic heights. The fine art reproductions, vellum
pages and innovative extras - such as a mermaid tattoo and a "fortune-telling"
fish - make this a tactile trip under the sea to a world of myth and beauty.
COLLINS PUBLISHERS $35.00 HARDCOVER
THREADS OF EXPERIENCE
EDITED BY SANDRA HALDEMAN
MARTZ * FABRIC-AND-THREAD
IMAGES BY DEIDRE SCHERER
In this collector's gift edition, internationally acclaimed fiber artist
Deidre Scherer (cover artist for When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple)
and anthologist Sandra Haldeman Martz have created a stunning tribute to
the wisdom, strength and courage of our elders. Martz brings together an
unforgettable selection of writings that complement Scherer's beautiful
and heartwarming fabric portraits.
PAPIER-MACHE PRESS $19.95 HARDCOVER
THE SEX OF ARCHITECTURE
EDITED BY DIANA AGREST, PATRICIA CONWAY
AND LESLIE KANES WEISMAN
This provocative collection of essays expresses the power and diversity
of women's views on architecture today. Twenty-four historians, educators
and practitioners explore issues in architecture and urbanism, and examine
long-held "truths": that man builds and woman inhabits, that man
is outside and woman is inside, that man is public and woman is private.
91 black-and-white illustrations.
HARRY N. ABRAMS, INC. $19.95 PAPER
THE POWER OF FEMINIST ART:
The American Movement of the 1970s, History and Impact
EDITED BY NORMA BROUDE AND MARY D. GARRARD
Now in paperback, this landmark survey of the feminist art movement is a
major contribution to art history and an invaluable resource. Eighteen historians,
artists and critics collaborate to explore this period of dynamic growth,
which revolutionized the art world. "The Power of Feminist Art is not
a book: it's a milestone." -The Village Voice. 270 illustrations, including
118 in color.
HARRY N. ABRAMS, INC. $24.95 PAPER
GIVING VOICE TO MYSELF: A Memory Book for Women
TEXT BY PEG STREEP
WATERCOLORS BY CLAUDIA KARABAIC SARGENT
Decorated with vibrant watercolors and strewn with inspiring quotes, the
fill-in pages of this attractive book gently lead women on a retrospective
journey, with special headings - "How I Saw Myself," "Dreams
and Hopes," "Turning Points" - included throughout to prompt
reflections and recollections. This book is for any woman who wants to give
voice to her innermost thoughts, feelings and memories.
BULFINCH PRESS $19.95 HARDCOVER
THE GIRLFRIENDS KEEPSAKE BOOK:
A Friendship to Remember
CARMEN RENEE BERRY AND TAMARA TRAEDER
A cross between a quote book, a collection of women's stories, a scrapbook
and a journal, The Girlfriends Keepsake Book is designed to record and honor
the memorable landmarks, shared intimacies and unique characteristics of
female friendships. Sure to be a hit this holiday season, this book is a
beautiful way to memorialize a friendship. Color photos and illustrations
throughout.
WILDCAT CANYON PRESS $18.95 HARDCOVER