Giveaway of a copy of the new book Shoegasm

I am the biggest shoe junkie! One of my favorite quotes is: "Cinderella is proof that shoes can change your life".

So in honor of all the amazing shoes that have changed people's lives, I have the pleasure of offering a copy of the new book Shoegasm: An Explosion of Cutting Edge Shoe Design to one of you lucky Craftside readers. 

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Giveaway runs from May 13 - May 27 and is open to US and Canadian residents only. By entering this giveaway you will be automatically signed up for our Craftside family e-newsletters.

 

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More about the Race Point book:

Shoegasm:

An Explosion of Cutting Edge Shoe Design

by  

Clare Anthony

Preface by: 

Manolo Blahnik 

“A shoe is a very complicated object to design. It is art, but involves mini architecture: materials, techniques, tooling. The end result is a fantasy sculpture to look at, but has another life when it is worn.” - Kobi Levi

Exotic shoes have been around for centuries. Sandals made of solid gold were found in the royal tombs of ancient Egypt. Six hundred years ago, women teetered around Venice inchopines with platforms up to a foot high. And in China, tiny golden lotus shoes were brightly colored and elaborately embroidered.  In the twentieth century, Salvatore Ferragamo introduced platform shoes and “invisible” sandals. Beth Levine invented sprint-o-lator mules and topless shoes held to the sole by adhesive. Roger Vivier created the concave stiletto and comma heels for his extravagantly bejeweled concoctions. The last two decades have seen an explosion of creativity in footwear design. Sexy laced-up sandals, sky-high platform heels, and outrageously decorated shoes are seen on fashionable women everywhere, from the catwalk to the street. In Shoegasm, you’ll find page after page of fabulous footwear from fashion icons such as Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Vivienne Westwood, and Alexander McQueen, as well as exciting young designers like Nicholas Kirkwood, Charlotte Olympia, and collaborators Rem D. Koohhaas and Galahad Clark. You’ll also see shoes that are truly wearable art from innovators like Kobi Levi, Julian Hakes, and Marloes Ten Bhomer.

Longtime book editor and author Clare Anthony marvels at the imagination, engineering, and craftsmanship that go into creating a gorgeous pair of extreme high heels, even if she does prefer to walk around in comfy flats herself. The editor of two books on fashion, she has also written for both adults and children on a variety of subjects.

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And I want to congratulate

Marybeth-She is our Craftside winner

and

Catherine-the SPOON winner

of last week's giveaway of a copy of 

Cupcake Decorating Lab:

52 Techniques, Recipes, and Inspiring Designs for Your Favorite Sweet Treats!

by

Bridget Thibeault

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And it's Monday so along with a great giveaway I have lots of Crafty links for you!

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Mixed Media Artist 
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Comments

[NanW]

What a fun book!

[Michele T]

I have a pair of rich red hiking boots - I am always getting compliments and comments about them when I wear them! This book looks so cool, thanks for the chance!

[Shelley]

Ohhhhhhh, what a book to drool over! Love shoes and even at my age a great unique pair make me feel like a million bucks! Would love to have this you bet!

[Mary Mac]

My brown lambskin boots, so warm in the winter.

[Judy D]

Maroon 2-inch heels with matching color rosebud on elasticized "strap" that I might put taps on one day when I learn to tap dance.

[Mary Rok]

A pair of neon green sandals. Need sunglasses to look at them.

[Catherine G.]

A pair of sparkily heels -- I wore for our youngest sons wedding, last summer. Too FUN!
Your book looks amazing! I would love to win a copy!

[The Peace Patch]

Multicolor handpainted and oh so cool!