It has been a good and a bad book week. I received two lovely books in the mail from Amazon.com - belated b'day pressies to myself. As you can see, I purchased Dogs in Vogue (a century of canine chic) which as some fabulous photographs combining two of my favourite things: fashion and dogs. And no, it's not dogs in fashion, just dogs in the fashion photos.
I also chose the new book on designer Orla Kiely. Such a beautiful book...
Wonderful patterns...but I wish she'd use more blue and a dash of pink and aqua..
My sad book news is that whilst I was lucky/talented (?) enough to be selected into a book about Australian and New Zealand Textile and Fibre Artists, the book is now not going to be published. I'm a bit gutted. How exciting would that have been? I hate getting my hopes up to get them dashed.
I suppose at least I have my beautiful submission photographs (like the one above) ready for a future book. *sigh*
Oh what a shame about that book not being published - I can imagine your disappointment but I'm sure an even better opportunity will come along for you. Love the look of the Orla Kiely book! x
ReplyDeleteOh that isn't good at all you poor thing. Maybe you could do your own book, you are quite talented! ;-)
ReplyDeletePoo about the book not being published :( But I'm sure something else will come along....I love that shot of your dress! You're so super talented! I'm a wee bit jealous about that Orla Kiely book too, it looks fab! xxx
ReplyDeleteO no...that's not good!! sad news.........once you published your own book darling.......that last photo is great ! ....happy week....love Ria.....
ReplyDeleteThat would be heart breaking. One door closes, another door opens is the only positive advice. I guess you must have gained something with the exercise of collating photos for submission etc. I like your books, Orla Kiely's especially. x
ReplyDeleteOh how disappointing for you that the book was cancelled. I hope another opportunity comes around. Your photo is absolutely stunning:).
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of the Vogue book- so stylish:)
The dogs in vogue book sounds great sarah, and I love that orla book I keep going back through mine all the time, can't wait to visit her shop next year. Not sure if you know but you can order books from a site called the book depository and it's as affordable as amazon but they don't charge postage? It's a deadly website : )
ReplyDeleteOn another note that is really quite disappointing you won't be in the Australian textile book, I think your work is definitely worthy of publishing, maybe something else will turn up? Fingers crossed.
Was that the book that TAFTA was going to publish, or another? how very disappointing for everyone involved. k.
ReplyDeleteOh that is such a shame about the book! I'm sure you work will be featured elsewhere though, you are incredibly talented x
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, So lovely to see your blog again. It's great to be back. So disappointing about the book. Can't wait to see your designs in print soon though- it will happen one day! Emma. xx
ReplyDeleteit's very disappointing about the book a the moment. I'm sure another opportunity will come. lovely greetings from Germany
ReplyDeleteDammit...so sorry to hear that news Sarah. You must post more of your work on the blog to make up for it :)
ReplyDeleteSo disappointing...but, hold on to them. You will have another opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI found you through 'Little French Nest' and love your blog...I am following and added you to my blogroll! Lovely book, and so sorry you were not included...but maybe next time?? :))
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry the book didn't work out. You're so talented that I'm sure you'll have another chance at fame!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see more textile books featuring local artists ... I'm so sorry to hear that this opportunity for you, is now not going ahead ... Your submission photo is amazing ...
ReplyDeleteI hope you have fun and enjoy some well earned R&R time, reading all about canine chic ... Cheers Kris :)
Oh Sarah, how disappointing for you:( But with submission photos like that...I would not be surprised if we saw you get your OWN book! Your wearable art is BEAUTIFUL my dear!!! I do love your happy book purchases though:) Huge hugs and wishing you a wonderful week ~ Txx
ReplyDeletedon't linger too long about it. the world is full of opportunities. even the most succesful people encounter many no's and dissappointments on the way. key is patience and presistence. you will get there as long as you keep moving and evolving! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI feel your disappointment, so sorry!
ReplyDeleteHopefully there will be more opportunities.
Cool picks for your own purchased bday pressies (like how you say pressies). Love looking through books with good pictures.
That's just your cue to publish your own...I'll be waiting ~
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous books to add to my wishlist. Thanks for the ups.
ReplyDeleteNow my dear. I a firm believer in fate and I think there is a reason that book isn't going to be published..! In fact, I think you should do your own book! Seriously think about it!!
I'll be your first buyer!!
xx Charlotta
P.S. Thanks for your visit to my blog. It's nice to have you there. x