If you love books, whether old or new, and are looking for a Madonna before she was famous! Quite a find for fifty cents!
Next up, and possibly my favorite, is “This Fabulous Century 1960 – 1970″ by Time Life Books. This book is out of print but can be found on sites like Abebooks.com. Awesome pictures of hippies, celebrities and vintage clothing, as well as commentary on some of the most influential people of that time.
“Valley of the Dolls” was among the array of books scooped up and I just happened to score the first edition! This best selling novel was turned into a film in 1967….I highly recommend it. Movie stars, sex and drugs, with a healthy dose of drama! I can’t wait to read the book!
Last but not least is “New York in the Forties” by Andreas Feininger. I *heart* New York City and this book has the most amazing pictures! If you’re feeling nostalgic or just want to see what the city looked like back then, this book does not disappoint!
Thanks to everyone for reading Hippie Couture! I enjoy reading your comments and dropping by your sites as well!
Love All Around,
Cara Mia
When I was in high school, I would always pay a visit to libraries. It’s a different feeling to be there.
Great pics!
Peace and Love
wow i never knew libraries did this, but i must say as soon as i saw the Timelife book, i had to go & immediatly find me a copy, & i did! there was one available on ebay, for $20!
+++great post, & have a lovely day.
Thanks for stopping by =]
Bisous,
La C.
Just found you, nice place to lounge on the web.
Shawn,
The hippie Love Gods
Just found you, nice place to lounge on the web.
Shawn,
The hippie Love Gods
love this! girls say yes to boys who say no. so wonderful
O.K. Mr. Wedding Video Ireland, but Mike Myers seems to have another opinion…..lol
http://sounds.wavcentral.com/televis/snl/scotcrap.mp3
Hey that’s really looking beautiful…Great, We are the best wedding videographer in Ireland…
Wow, seems like you found some great books!
Hi!!!
I’m Yolanda, from Málaga Spain).
I will open a shop in September or octuber….
About craft handmade complements jewery, dolls, purse, ….)vintage fashion,ilustration,…..
Where do I buy old books about vintage clothes???
….
I love your blog!!!!
thanks..
Yolanda
Valley of the Dolls haunts me…I have to read it because that task is so overdue. I love the Jimi photo.
You´re right, the Madonna picture is quite a find for fifty cents.
I’d like to read Valley of the Dolls.. I always wanted to and never got around to it
I always go vintage book/magazine shopping =] It’s amazing what you can find!
Bisous,
La C.
sweet finds! i love the ‘girls say YES to boys who say NO’ haha
Aww these are amazing pictures!
Wow I have to find a public library! I loveee libraries and books
yup, the movie is awesome!
Wow!
These look amazing!
Definitely need to get a copy of these!
I loved Valley Of The Dolls!
Such a brilliant book!
Did you see the movie?
xx.
Hi Cara Mia!
What a fabulous post! I love the old pictures of shoppes!
xoxox,
CC
sorry for my english)
ooh, I don’t have any old books, but I would love have one.
I love those years..I’m young but I think, it was a great time.
And of course I love your blog
I would love to have something original to that time, and searched and can not find anything, just have new things that represent that time
Again sorry for my english
I love your blog
bye
The library is a treasure trove of good books to buy. My local library is having a big sale this month. Oh, I do love the picture of Jimi. Made my heart beat fast looking at him.
I love to buy old books and magazines too, those are awesome treasures of fashion and life!