20 Bookstand The latest releases in gift books GILROY INDIANS: THE INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY OF AMERICA, 1999–2003 Author: George F. Paul ISBN: 978-0-7643-71059 Format: Hardback RRP: £36.99 How did a world-famous brand die, and how was it resurrected after nearly a half-century? This is the story of a legendary American brand that ceased manufacture in 1953, the company that resurrected it 46 years later, the products it produced, the death of the dream after only five years, and the legacy that survives. Indian Motorcycle Company of America was once the largest motorcycle company in the world. By 1953, Indian was dead, but not the magic. In 1999, a new company in Gilroy, California began manufacturing Indian Motorcycles with the same panache as the originals. Yet, the Gilroy operation was doomed. Here’s the back story, including nearly every 1999-2003 catalogue page, plus the heartbreaking death of IMCOA. Author George F. Paul extensively interviewed several of the major players behind the brand with a foreword by its first president, Rey Sotelo. This volume provides an intimate look at the short, tumultuous life of the business behind the bikes. https://schifferbooks.com ECO-PRINT: THE GUIDE TO NATURAL BOTANICAL PRINTING ON FABRIC Author: Kirsi Mantua-Kommonen, Ulla Lapiolahti, Päivi Vaarula (foreword by Catharine Ellis) IBSN: 978-0-7643-7140-0 Format: Hardback Master the novel technique so captivating that it’s also described as ‘textile alchemy’: ecoprinting! Created by an ideal team of three world experts in the topic, this guide is the first in-depth exploration of eco-printing, a sustainable technique that is gaining popularity worldwide. Clarifying the reasons that ecoprinting is a rising art, this comprehensive guide blends crafting and scientific perspectives. It teaches the details that create the magic of this process, including selecting the fabric, using mordants and plants correctly, and steaming methods to produce beautifully printed cloth. https://schifferbooks.com LAND BENEATH THE WAVES Author: Nic Wilson IBSN: 9781837997947 | 1837997942 Format: Paperback RRP: £12.99 A moving, honest and revealing memoir of living with chronic illness, and an examination of the ways a relationship with the natural world can affect us, from debut author and Guardian country diarist Nic Wilson. When Nic Wilson begins researching the history of her local landscape and its wildlife, the last thing she wants to do is consider her own past. But as she unearths tales of giant sequoias, puss moths, nightingales and chalk streams, Nic realises her affinity with the nearby wild began as a way to handle growing up with a mother who lived with a debilitating chronic illness. Now in her forties, and struggling with mental and physical health herself, Nic revisits her childhood to trace the influence of the natural world on her life. As she grapples with revelations from the past, the boundaries between self and land become increasingly porous. Can she find the strength to face the waves of chronic illness – past and present – and learn to reach for steady ground? https://summersdale.com BAD BITCH IBSN: 9781837998012 | 1837998019 Format: Hardback RRP: £7.99 This fiery collection of bold quotes and empowering statements is the perfect gift for your best friend to remind her she’s the baddest bitch around – bring the bad bitch energy! Your bestie is a woman who holds her head high, stays true to herself and doesn’t take sh*t from anyone. She walks into every room like she owns it - because she does. In other words: she’s a bad bitch, and she deserves to know it! Lift her up with this ballsy little book, which is brimming with quotes and inspiration from fellow baddies, past and present. Discover wise words on stepping into your power, living life with poise and purpose, trusting your intuition and celebrating the most sacred thing of all – the unbreakable bond with your ride-or-die. Together, you are the main characters, and you never need permission to shine. Let this book become your personal hype squad and stay vibing and thriving forever. https://summersdale.com
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