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VISUAL POP CULTURE KITSCH BOOKS FROM MARK BATTY PUBLISHER: GRAFFITI, FONTS.
I must say, I’m très impressed by the Book Week recommendations I received in the comments. You’re a dark and intelligent bunch! La Carmina’s giveaway runs until Sunday at midnight, so you can keep entering to win a fuzzy red hoody or bad cat T-shirt from Evil Kitty. Again, just leave a comment with a beloved book title and why it’s dear to you.
Today I want to introduce you to Mark Batty, a New York indie publisher that will release my book on Tokyo Theme Restaurants next March. Have you ever come across a killer band, looked up their record company, and ended up loving everything on the label? This was the case with me and Mark Batty. You may remember my review of Face Food, a book they published on Japanese character bentos (which inspired my Western twist on the trend, Cooking Cute). I went to their website and was blown away; all of their releases appealed to my design-happy, kitsch-campy sensibility. And we both adore J-pop culture: this September, Mark Batty will unveil Graffiti Japan, a definitive look at what makes this country’s graffiti distinctly its own.
How fabulous is Madonna of the Toast? This book documents what happens when religious and secular icons appear on objects such as pancakes, potato chips and cows. Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese? Mother Teresa on a cinnamon bun? Jar Jar Binks on a shed door? Jesus on a mandolin? Oh mein gott, mein gott…
Moving on to Elvis… Imposters documents the out-of-work actors who spend their days dressed up as iconic Hollywood characters. You can expect similar tongue-in-cheek writing and wild photography in my upcoming book!
And you have to check out Celebrity Vinyl, a riotous reminder of what happens when famous people decide to (unsuccessfully) give singing a try – Burt Reynolds, Shaquille O’Neal, John Travolta, Eddie Murphy, Leonard Nimoy, Alyssa Milano – the list goes on and on, as do the laughs.
I’m so pleased to be part of Mark Batty Publisher’s wacky world of typography, photography, and pop culture. What are some of your visual favorites? Don’t forget to comment for a chance to win goodies from Evil Kitty! And check out the Evil Kitty website if you haven’t already; the bright, casual Gothic designs include shrugs, arm warmers, kid’s clothes, and undies. Meow!
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MODERN MARIE ANTOINETTE FURNITURE: NEWTONS FRENCH ROCOCO ROYAL LOUIS BEDS.
Quick – what’s the most decadent bed you can think of? Canopy and sleigh beds come to mind, as do leopard-print disks that rotate or vibrate at the switch of a button. (They exist… don’t ask me how I know.)
And then there’s Neo Rococo bedroom decor, which is curlicued to the limit by Newtons Furniture Company. The UK-based retailer specializes in modern recreations of royal French splendor. Can’t you picture Marie Antoinette lounging in the “Chateau” bed (above) and reaching over to her carved nightstand for a piece of pink cake?
In the next room, Louis XVI is fast asleep, exhausted by the day’s hunt. Handmade from mahogany, the “Louis Padded” is luxuriously upholstered with deep buttoning and delicate carving.
You’d find Madame Du Barry romping away in the dark and mysterious “Antoinette Noir.” I prefer this sleek design to the flourishes of the “Petit Chateau.”
This elegant collection is inspired by Napoleon’s beloved Josephine. “The headboard is crowned by an exquisite bowl of tumbling roses chosen for Josephine’s love of these simple and yet timeless blooms. “
And for the Vegas-minded among us, Newtons offers the imposing “Versailles” and the gilded metal “Chateau d’Argent.” These kitschy beds must weigh a thousand pounds…
…or at least as much as their pricetags; these furniture pieces range from £450 to £900 ($800-$1800). You can browse and order Newton’s opulent French collections from their website.
Which brings us to the end of Interior Design Week. I could use a good night’s sleep… recently, my life’s been an absolute whirlwind. I’m excited to share several major announcements with you next week. Wish me luck – I’ll really need it!
LA CARMINA
