Today we have a booklist dedicated to collectors of all kinds: From sneakers, to sports cars; 19th century French sewing tools to retro photographs and more!
Golden kicks : the shoes that changed sport / Coles, Jason
“Did you know that Nike icon Michael Jordan was once a huge adidas fan? Puma and adidas were started by rival brothers? New Balance was founded by a chicken farmer? Favourites like the adidas Stan Smith, Nike Air Jordan and Puma Suede are worn by millions as everyday footwear but were originally bring victory on court, track and field. ” (Adapted from the Catalogue)
The art of the sports car : the greatest designs of the 20th century / Adler, Dennis
“These sports cars have not only withstood the test of time but steadfastly defied it. Cars that have remained desirable and valuable for more than 50 years, to become the most treasured automotive artifacts of our time. ” (Adapted from the Catalogue)
Magnificent obsessions : the artist as collector
“Picasso collected African and Oceanic art; Walker Evans amassed postcards depicting ordinary Americans; and Matisse was an avid collector of exotic textiles and furniture. This book takes a look at the private collecting habits of modern and contemporary artists including Arman, Peter Blake, Hanne Darboven, Edmund de Waal, Damien Hirst, Howard Hodgkin, Martin Parr, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Andy Warhol, Pae White, Martin Wong and Danh Vo.” (Adapted from the Catalogue)
Retronaut : the photographic time machine / Wild, Chris
“An emporium of retro treasure from shocking sculptures of the 1700s, to Kodachrome snaps of 1950s Piccadilly Circus, to biblical scenes captured by Google Earth. Retronaut reveals strange yet enlightening photographs from the past. Martha Stewart as a fashion model, Kim Jong II in a bumper car, and Ronald Reagan modeling for a sculpture class; enriched with author Chris Wild’s unique wit and oddball knowledge is a must-have for collectors of the unusual. ” (Adapted from the Catalogue)
New Zealand history coined : coins of New Zealand (1933-1965) / Pepping, Robert
“Looks at all of New Zealand’s coins from 1933 to 1965 but also contains information on other significant numismatic items and events such as the New Zealand Pattern Penny of 1879, the Royal Visit Medal of 1953 and the proposed coinage of King Edward VIII. Here too readers will find, approximately 200 pages of fascinating information, many pictures and images, a selected bibliography and an index.” (Adapted from the Catalogue)
Collected : living with the things you love / Karch, Fritz
“Expert collectors and decorating experts Fritz Karch and Rebecca Robertson present a tour of peculiar, elegant, and awe-inspiring collections from around the world. The book teaches readers the basic principles of the hunt while exploring the thoughtful and inventive ways for displaying the various collections. The featured collections range from dice and café au lait bowls to 19th century French sewing tools to sand from world travels.” (Adapted from the Catalogue)
