Collector's Choice!

Three very important decades presented through the ever-glamorous lens of Vogue, these books find elegance, shock, and humour in some of the most unexpected places! From early tourist board posters, to stark documentary photography, to portraits of the likes of Bob Hope and the ever-provocative Francis Bacon (complete with livestock), these books are about much more than just fashion...

New titles that we love...

We are very excited about Marc Rosen's Glamour Icons: Perfume Bottle Design this month. There are still a few signed copies available too... It seems we can't get enough of the 'high priestess of fashion' at the moment either - Diana Vreeland's new book The Eye Has to Travel, so it has been claimed, describes fashion 'as it is being invented'. Also of note is the magnificent Bals, a beautiful archive of legendary costume balls that will be a thrill for interior and costume designers alike. And, speaking of the theatre, we have copies of Oliver Messel's new book too, the aptly titled In the Theatre of Design. All available to buy online or in our shop.

 

Wine & Nibbles!

Helena Garrish, author of Edwardian Country Life: The Story of H. Avray Tipping will be joining us for an exclusive book signing here at Potterton Books. Join us on Thursday, September 22 from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm for some wine and nibbles as we celebrate the publication of Helena's new book.

H. Avray Tipping was appointed as the Architectural Editor for Country Life, quickly becoming recognized as one of the leading authorities on the history, architecture, furnisings and gardens of English houses. Helena Garrish's enthralling account of H. Avray Tipping's life and career incorporates archival documents, floor plans and and stunning photographs.