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Street: The Nylon Book of Global StyleStreet: The Nylon Book of Global Style
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $11.03
Take a trip without ever leaving your home and see the street stylings of the young folks of around the world!
Do You Remember Technology?Do You Remember Technology? by Michael Gitter
Buy used from: $2.89
Remember view masters and the slinky, when color TV was new and air conditioning was the best thing ever? Well you can find all that and more in this book!
D.I.Y.: Design It Yourself (Design Handbooks)D.I.Y.: Design It Yourself (Design Handbooks) by Ellen Lupton
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $7.69
It'll inspire you to break out a box of crayons and a sketchbook. D.I.Y. reminds you why you used to doodle in class when you were a kid.
Antiques of the FutureAntiques of the Future by Lisa S. Roberts
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $7.00
Who knew a Dyson vacuum cleaner would be considered an antique of the future??
AmelieAmelie
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $10.18
The story of a young, French waitress who decides to better the lives of those around her in subtle ways. Excellent use of color throughout this charming film. Pay attention to the music!
The Simpsons : A Complete Guide to Our Favorite FamilyThe Simpsons : A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family by Groening Matt
Buy used from: $0.06
The absolute best guide of a TV show I've ever read, this book includes seasons 1 through 8 of the groundbreaking animated series. Includes trivia for each episode.
Director's Series, Vol. 3 - The Work of Director Michel GondryDirector's Series, Vol. 3 - The Work of Director Michel Gondry
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You might not know that the same man who directed such films as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the Science of Sleep was also behind many popular music videos, including the White Stripes "Fell in Love With a Girl" (with the mindblowing lego animation)and Kylie Minogue's "Come Into My World". Michel Gondry certainly invites us into his world and doesn't disappoint!
Classic Etch A Sketch Magic ScreenClassic Etch A Sketch Magic Screen
Buy new: $16.48
The ultra classic Etch A Sketch has been a popular toy with kids ever since it hit shelves for the holiday season in 1960. Bring out the Picasso in you as you create and erase artwork over and over again!
Threadbared: Decades of Don'ts from the Sewing and Crafting WorldThreadbared: Decades of Don'ts from the Sewing and Crafting World by Kimberly Wrenn
Buy new: $16.15 / Used from: $3.44
Not a craftbook, but rather a parody of the many (strange!) patterns that have appeared in crafting magazines and fabric stores over the decades. You'll laugh right along with the authors as they ponder why macrame was ever a fad and why some women used to sew their own undergarments.
ReadyMadeReadyMade
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For all you artsy, vegetariany, let's save the world by planting a tree type people....this magazine is for you!! I mean no harm by that first sentence (so no angry replies please!), but really, this magazine caters to all those who love to build their own furniture and want to live a "greener" life. If you love soup recipes and IKEA, consider picking up the latest issue of ReadyMade.
What Dreams May ComeWhat Dreams May Come
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $1.96
Visually stunning!! You'll love Robin Williams as main character Chris, who discovers what comes next after life. This underrated film has amazing special effects, something you won't forget.
Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and DrawingsWhere the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein
Buy new: $12.91 / Used from: $8.90
A hysterical collection of poems and drawings by Shel Silverstein, you're never too old to enjoy these poems!
The Beatles Illustrated LyricsThe Beatles Illustrated Lyrics
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A collection of Beatles lyrics accompanied by strange photographs and illustrations just as strange as some of the lyrics! This is a great gift for a Beatles lover!
MirrormaskMirrormask
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $3.99
Helena has woken into a strange world and must find the way to help this kingdom in order to help herself get home. Fans of the Labyrinth or Dark Crystal will want to add this to their own movie collection upon seeing this.
Pink Floyd - The Wall 25th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)Pink Floyd - The Wall 25th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition)
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"A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone." (IMDB) Terrifying as well as fascinating, this film is not for young viewers.
Route 66 Remembered (Motorbooks Classic)Route 66 Remembered (Motorbooks Classic) by Michael Karl Witzel
Buy new: $18.21 / Used from: $2.95
Read about an American icon from the past. Route 66 is a highway that now exists only in bits and pieces throughout the United States. This book includes many photographs of diners and roadside attractions that were once popular but have now disappeared along with the highway itself.
Shaun of the DeadShaun of the Dead
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.14
A certified cult hit, hilarious as it is gory!
Edward Scissorhands (Full Screen Anniversary Edition)Edward Scissorhands (Full Screen Anniversary Edition)
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A misunderstood young man, who, like the title says, has scissors for hands. Tim Burton as director. Fans of Burton may also enjoy The Nightmare Before Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the 2005 version, which also stars Johnny Depp), and Big Fish.
Together We're HeavyTogether We're Heavy by The Polyphonic Spree
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $2.65
The second album released by Texas based group the Polyphonic Spree. It includes the hits "Two Thousand Places at Once" and "Hold Me Now".
The Cabin: Inspiration for the Classic American GetawayThe Cabin: Inspiration for the Classic American Getaway by Dale Mulfinger
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $7.75
This book lets you imagine yourself right at home in one of the featured cabins. An excellent book if you are interested in home design.
Life Smiles BackLife Smiles Back by Philip B. Kunhardt Jr.
Buy new: $23.95 / Used from: $0.01
A collection of photographs, printed in LIFE magazine over many years, which feature animals or people in humorous poses or situations. Nice book if you are into classic photography.
The Essential: Andy Warhol (Essentials)The Essential: Andy Warhol (Essentials) by Abrams
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Warhol was the man who "created" pop art. He's the one who created the iconic Campbell's Soup can prints. This small book will give you an interesting insight to who the world knew as Andy Warhol.
The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection)The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection)
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The dysfunctional, estranged members of the Tenenbaum family come together when they hear their father has become ill.
Mellon Collie and the Infinite SadnessMellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins
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The third album by the Smashing Pumpkins, it is considered by many to be one of the greatest albums of all time.
501 Must See Movies501 Must See Movies by Various
Buy new: $16.53 / Used from: $7.95
The authors of this book divide their choices of "must see movies" into groups such as horror or romance etc., helpful when you want to look up a specific movie later on. Great book for cinema lovers!
More Scary Stories To Tell In The DarkMore Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark by Alvin Schwartz
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A favorite for young readers for many years, this collection of folklore from Alvin Schwartz continues to scare the wits out of kids! I may no longer be a child, but I still love seeing books I enjoyed as a kid, and "More Scary Stories" is still a favorite of mine.
Where the Wild Things areWhere the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak
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A young boy is sent to his room without supper one night, where his imagination runs wild and he meets imaginary creatures.
Cats Into EverythingCats Into Everything by Bob Walker
Buy used from: $0.59
The author and his wife live with several cats, pictured in this book, who almost literally run the household. The photographs on each page are very sweet, this is a great book for animal lovers.
Nirvana: Unplugged In New YorkNirvana: Unplugged In New York
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $7.00
Nirvana played for MTV Unplugged in November, 1993. It was finally released as a DVD in 2007.