This has to be one of the loveliest books I have ever seen. Created by Tina Kraus as part of her design/illustration final exams, Circus Zingaro is a story about a homeless girl who wants to join a travelling circus. Unfortunately the book is not in print, and I don't know if there are any plans to print it in the future, but you can bet your bottom dollar I will be following Tina's website closely for any such news!
All images copyright 2010 Tina Kraus
Paris: Made By Hand by Pia Jane Bijkerk looks and sounds just wonderful. It will most definitely be at the top of my to-pack list for the trip to Paris in July!
"Stylist Pia Bijkerk has discovered more than 50 shops in Paris that embody the spirit of fait main and where you'll find the most original and creative clothing, jewelry, handbags, ceramics, home furnishings, and decorative objects in Paris." The Little Bookroom
Images from The Little Bookroom.
This beautiful book arrived in the post last week and I can't come up with any words that could possibly do it justice. So I'm just going to give up trying.
I bought one copy to keep and a second copy for some dear friends of ours and I hope they are enjoying it as much as we are.
You can see some more photos of the book here.
Image from Moss Stories.