Over summer, I picked up a lot of second hand books at various sales and charity shops. Old books are the ultimate guilt-free purchase for me. They cost pennies, and they're easy to store, so if I see a good one or more, I get them. I've hardly had time to look at what I found during the last few busy months, so today I went through my boxes to see what I've got.
Old nature books are probably my favourites. A scrappy old cover can often hide beautiful illustrations inside, like this one.
And some great black and white illustrations too.
These three 'Little Guides' cost a bit more, but I fell in love with the cover illustrations.
The Derbyshire one is my favourite:
I found this copy of The Go-Between in a hospice shop.I had pinned the cover on Pinterest, never dreaming that I'd actually find the real thing - and especially not for 75p. But there it was:
One of my all-time favourite novels. LP Hartley was born in Peterborough, not too far from where I live.
And finally, I just wanted to share these beautiful cards which I recently purchased from an artist called Kirsty Elson. I interviewed her for a magazine and thought that her driftwood sculptures were incredible. She has a Facebook page with a huge following. I'm not surprised. She is very talented.
Her autumn design is just beautiful.
You can purchase these cards via Kirsty's Facebook page. They cost £10 for five. All the pieces are made from recycled materials found on the beach near her home in Cornwall.
You have made me smile today - I collect old nature books too especially wildflower ones and have quite a collection now and the last year I have been adding beautifully illustrated old county guides and maps to my shelves. The Go- Between is also one of very favourite novels - I have a very tattered copy from my teenage years which was read over and over again. Last week I bought the dvd starring Julie Christie and Alan Bates for watching tonight whilst one son is at a party and the other a firework display - with chocolates I don't have to share. Its lovely to know someone else enjoys the same things. Have a lovely sunday. Karen xx
ReplyDeleteKaren, that's an amazing coincidence. I absolutely love that film with Alan Bates and Julie Christie. Enjoy ...I am supposed to be going to a party in a marquee but it's bucketing down at the moment :)
DeleteLoving your books. I have the autumn ladybird one and saw all the seasons books today in Leeds but they were £4 each! I didnt pay more than 50p for mine. Those cards are beautiful and you could easily frame them to make beautiful pictures for the walls.Kirsty is one clever lady.
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DeleteYes, the Ladybirds fetch high prices now. I was lucky to find a box in a charity shop for 20p each.
Glad you liked the cards, too.
Love all your nature books they're so interesting to read. I have a couple of pieces and cards made by Kirsty she is one clever lady, x
ReplyDeleteLove those old Ladybird books. Take me right back to my childhood. Love Kirsty's stuff too. J x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful illustrations - a reminder of a bygone age.
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