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Chicks with Guns
OH DISHIES!! We had this gorgeous book in our offices last week and couldn't put it down! Chicks with Guns, by Lindsay McCrum officially hits bookstore shelves in October but you can preview it and meet the author TONIGHT!
Fifteen of the women featured in the book are from Texas ten from Houston and five from San Antonio! Author Lindsay is launching the book to the public this evening... River Oaks Bookstore for a meet + greet and booksigning on Monday, September 26 from 5-7pm, 3270 Westheimer, Houston, TX, 77098, phone: (713) 520-0061.
Here is the background: Iternationally renowned portrait photographer Lindsay McCrum latest creation is an amazing coffee table book entitled Chicks with Guns. It's a gorgeous exploration of the powerful connection between women and their firearms. It offers a cultural portrait of women gun owners in America through photographs that are both beautiful and unexpected. Each portrait is accompanied by a personal statement in the subject’s own words that describe her relationship to firearms and the role they’ve played in her life.
Because gun ownership and shooting cut across class, age, occupation, background and geography in America, guns are resolutely democratic. The women depicted in Chicks with Guns represent this variety. They reside in all regions of the country, come from all levels of society, and participate seriously in diverse shooting activities. From policewomen to hunters, ranchers to competition shooters, the collection of portraits in Chicks with Guns defies stereotypes often associated with aspects of the popular culture of both guns and women. Of the 86 women featured in the book included are some well known Texas names: Lynn Wyatt, Alexandra Knight as well as Karol and Kelly Barnhart and Heather Kraft.
A little about the Author: Lindsay McCrum is a fine art photographer residing in New York City and California. She received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her Masters of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute. Trained as a painter in oils, Ms. McCrum switched exclusively to portrait photography in 2003. Her photographic projects include 25/50, an exploration of aging in the faces of men; Superheroes and Commandos, a study of boys, costumes and popular culture; and Dress Up, an examination of young girls and the shaping of contemporary notions of fashion and beauty. These series and other work have been exhibited in galleries in the U.S. and Europe.
DISH highly suggests you take the opportunity this evening to stop by River Oaks Bookstore this evening to meet Lindsay and pick up a few copies of this amazing work of art for yourself and for a holiday gift. Word is, The arthor is as charming, strong and engaging as this book and Lynn Wyatt is due to be on hand as well!
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Carmen Marc Valvo: Designer to the Stars Launches Book in Houston
Having established a solid reputation with his Collection line, Valvo launched Carmen Marc Valvo Couture in 1998, in response to overwhelming demand from his celebrity and VIP clients, who wanted original Carmen Marc Valvo creations that would set them apart from the fashion pack. The Couture collection is presented twice a year during the New York Fashion Week. These lavish presentations highlight the extraordinary craftsmanship and painstaking hand-detailing that place the Couture collection in a league of its own. Carmen is an Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) Ambassador and has given both his time and money to the organization, which has helped raise Millions of dollars for Colon Cancer Research. Carmen has always utilized his designs to help with many causes over the years, but especially the NCCRA (National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance). As a colon cancer survivor, Carmen Marc Valvo has been working with Katie Couric, since she partnered with 7th on Sixth in 2004, to bring attention and support of research of this deadly disease. His efforts, on behalf of the organization, were honored at a gala in March 2006 in New York where Carmen received the first ever Advocate Award from Katie Couric. In 2008 Carmen appeared with his dear friend Vanessa Williams in a national broadcast and print public service campaign to encourage early screening for colon cancer.
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Girl on Top is Officially Here!!!
Girl on Top hit the bookshelves on Monday...the same day DISH'S copy arrived via FedEx!
We are POURING over it for a few reasons...1) We need to know how to better our business! Everyone should work to better themselves daily!
2) Nicole Williams is our latest obsession in regards to how to focus our lives and professional existence better!
AND 3) BECAUSE DISH IS THROWING A PARTY WITH NICOLE AND YOU ARE INVITED TO COME!!!
Have you signed up yet DISHIES!!!????
Sign up for your chance to meet Nicole, buy the book...of course....AND get a gift bag woth over $500 of items that you actually want!!!
5085 Westheimer, Suite 3723
Houston, TX 77056
It's October 30, 2009!!
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