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with photography by Milt
Haertig Patricia Holt, Book Editor,
San Francisco Chronicle:
"A gorgeous
oversized book with 574 color plates. Haertig provides both
scholarship and tongue-in-cheek commentary as she describes
fashion trends in purses." Tacie Richardson, American
Library Association Booklist:
"Haertig's study of
the purse is not just a documentation of its evolution as
part of daily wear, although she does this thoroughly and
authoritatively. What makes the massive volume interesting
is the author's sense of history, her ability to see the
purse as a thread running through cultural and social
history. Each type of purse is accorded its own chapter.
Adding wit to this stylishly photo-illustrated information,
Haertig includes stories about the personalities involved in
purse design and manufacture, purses belonging to famous
persons and amusing anecdotes about people as diverse as
Mozart and Louella Parsons. Although quite an investment,
this beautifully produced tome is a welcome addition to
thorough decorative art collections." Louisville Kentucky Filson
Club Historical Society:
"More Beautiful
Purses is a godsend to those of us in the museum
profession; we are saved extraordinary amounts of time in
research when there is such an excellent source as this to
which we can refer." Josephine R., purse
collector, Forest Hills,
NY: Lydia N. of Hermosa Beach,
CA: Joan, purse collector: . Reference and Research Book
News: "A
comprehensive reference for collectors, costume designers,
museums, and antique dealers. The research is serious and
thorough, the writing clear, and the production values -
color, paper stock, design - exemplary. A formidable
achievement (and investment), particularly for a small
press." Mary Gotschalk, Fashion
Editor, San Jose Mercury:
"A sumptuous 6.5
pound feast of informative, entertaining text accompanied by
574 color and 341 black and white photographs. The
definitive book on antique handbags." Ralph and Terry Kovel,
Antiques Incorporated:
"It doesn't seem
possible that after writing the very informative Antique
Combs and Purses, Evelyn Haertig could publish another
important book filled with information about her favorite
subject, but she did! More Beautiful Purses is
expensive but worth the price." Sharon S., former Magazine
Art Director:
"... I want
you to know I truly admire your work & your dedication.
I aspire to create and dedicate with your life in mind. As a
former Art Director & Production Director on magazines,
I fully understand the self publishing task you took on and
clap loudly for the beautiful job you did!! Thank you for
preserving the memory of a part of all women's history for
us!" Michelle S. W., purse
collector from Independence,
Missouri: Kathy F., purse
collector: Purse Museum, Hendrikje,
Amsterdam, Holland:
"As for books about
purses, More Beautiful Purses has no
peers." Charles Whiting: Retired
President, Whiting & Davis Co. Inc.:
"More Beautiful
Purses is the most accurate, informative and beautiful
book ever written on the subject of purses. Metals are
especially well done." Emyl Jenkins, Author, A.S.A.:
"It is hard to say
enough about Evelyn Haertig's splendid book More
Beautiful Purses. Many books stun you with gorgeous
pictures. Others hold you with fascinating historical
information. Few successfully combine the two. Haertig has
so masterfully woven an immensely readable text with
exquisite pictures in this handsome volume, that you will
move it back and forth from your reference shelf to your
coffee table, for it is equally at home in both
places." Matt, Contemporary Purse
Designer: "Thank you
for the gift of knowledge and providing me with such a
wonderful resource." Beadwrangler.com:
"I just received
this book for review and it is truly the most comprehensive
material I have ever seen on beaded, needlework and mesh
purses. The first words that come to mind are 'awesome,
inspirational, extraordinary, and magnificent.' You will
find page after page of exquisite photographs of beaded
purses....." continue
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Judith A. Hunt, of Jennifer M., purse collector:
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Beautiful
Purses
by Evelyn Haertig
"...I received your book More Beautiful Purses two
days ago. I have not been able to put it down since. The
text is fabulous. Every paragraph is so 'readable' yet
informative. At this point I feel like I truly am in antique
purse heaven.
Thank you for hundreds (I plan to read each paragraph three
plus times) of hours of pleasure."
"I bought "More Beautiful Purses" from you at the
March Pasadena Bustamonte Show. I was with my mother and
husband and you were nice enough to spend a great deal of
time discussing purses with us.
I wanted to tell you how much I'm enjoying your book, it's
truly magnificent!"
"I enjoy the book on
two levels: the clear, logical organization and the serious
research provided. An extraordinary piece of
work."
"I wanted to send you a note to let you know how much I'm
enjoying your new book "More Beautiful Purses" ! It
is very well researched and beautifully photographed.
Although I'm not quite finished reading it yet, I know it
will serve as another excellent reference book on the
subject. I have read and reread "Antique Combs and
Purses" & enjoy it every time. It has helped me
considerably in my collecting."
"I wanted to enclose a note to tell you that your books are
simply wonderful! We are thoroughly enjoying them. Thank you
for putting this information into such a beautiful book. You
certainly are a talented lady and your work is suburb."
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Old Purse on Ruby
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Purses is considered by most serious purse collectors to
be the "Bible" of purse collecting. Ms. Haertig does an
outstanding job of taking us through the history of purses,
the process of constructing all different types of purses,
different styles of purses, purse frames, beads and so, so
much more. Her book is augmented by some of the most unique
and gorgeous purses ever to be seen. If anyone is a serious
purse collector or even interested in this fabulous lost
art, this is definitely the first book you should
buy.
"Just yesterday I received a copy of our magnificent volume,
"More Beautiful Purses. It is a treasure to which I
will refer over and over. I stand in awe of this incredible
achievement - what a fascinating woman you must be!"
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