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The Cologne Bookseller, winner of the SGDL Grand Prix

12 July 2021

Catherine Ganz-Muller's Cologne bookseller is the lucky winner of the SGDL Grand Prix du Roman Jeunesse 2021! Created by the Société des Gens de Lettres in 1947, this prestigious award recognizes, each year, confirmed authors for the quality of their novel.This year, the association has chosen to reward our young adult title, inspired by the history of the family of its author, Catherine Ganz-Muller. The novel plunges its readers into the heart of Nazi Germany, into the daily life of a German bookseller who tries, by all means, to keep a Jewish business alive at the risk of his own life. A true tribute to books and to freedom. This price is in addition to those we recently announced to you:The child of Oradour by Régis Delpeuch, which traces the true story of Roger, the only child survivor of the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre during the Nazi occupation, has meanwhile won the 2021 Youth Historical Novel Prize ( meeting of the history of Blois), selection CM2 / 6ème! The Eternal Drakkar, the adventure novel by Estelle Faye which transports her readers to the time of the Vikings, is the lucky winner of the 2021 Val Cérou Prize!

A special-edition libretto written by Harry Belafonte

27 August 2013

A special-edition libretto written by Harry Belafonte in collaboration with Montblanc The luxury brand Montblanc partners with Thornwillow Press to create a limited edition of the libretto written by Harry Belafonte. It is a book that reveals the experience of Belafonte during ...

Stylists: New Fashion Visionaries by Katie Baron hardcover book

13 August 2013

A comprehensive compilation showcasing the finest creative work, 'Stylists: New Fashion Visionaries' is a tribute to innovators of the styling field. This visually stimulating tome is packed with glossy ad campaigns, runway shots and editorial photography that exhibit the industry's evolution. Featuring interviews ...

History of fashion - 100 fashion years, a style retrospective by Cally Blackman

8 July 2013

History of fashion History of fashion in the XXth century across big events of the time (wars, industrial and technological progress, social confusion, etc.) that influenced styles and dress behaviours. More than 400 photographies represent the emblematic models, those who were completely ...

Fashion book: Irreverent by Carine Roitfeld

6 June 2013

Behind the scenes with Carine Roitfeld 'Carine Roitfeld: Irreverent' is a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of one of fashion's most influential women. Mostly written in the form of a continual interview conducted by Olivier Zahm, industry leaders like Mario Testino interject ...

If the Devil Can Wear Prada, Shouldn't Dracula Wear Dior?

21 May 2013

Scarlett Stoker's new eBook, "Dracula in Dior," is the first ever style guide for vampires, undead obsessives and Twilight and True Blood fans. Twilight. True Blood. Dracula. Vampires are hotter than the sun they don't walk in, and why? Because they have ...

In Vogue by Norberto Angeletti and Alberto Oliva hardcover book

3 May 2013

'In Vogue' is the definitive history of the world's most famous fashion magazine, penned by Norberto Angeletti and Alberto Oliva. Divided into three parts, this stylishly comprehensive tome profiles the many famous names that have shaped Vogue's evolution - from the ground-breaking stewardship ...

The Big Book of Chic by Miles Redd

30 April 2013

"I like interiors that are animated and lively - and party-ready - because isn't that what life should be?" says interior decorator Miles Redd. He chronicles his personal design projects in 'The Big Book of Chic', including dynamic illustrations of people and ...

VISIONAIRE 37 Vreeland Memos

18 April 2013

Encased in an envelope folder bound by a bright red ribbon, Visionaire's collection of 150 memos from celebrated Vogue editor Diana Vreeland records a legendary career in style. Dating from 1966 to 1972, the correspondence gives a unique insight into the workings of ...