Recipes for Good Luck: The Superstitions, Rituals, and Practices of Extraordinar

Description: Recipes for Good Luck by Ellen Weinstein A beautifully illustrated peek into the real-life practices, rituals, and routines of famous figures, presented as a hip good-luck gift. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What did Maya Angelou do to keep the words flowing? What is a NASA engineers lucky charm? How does Thom Yorke prep for a concert? This book peeks into the dressing rooms, studios, labs, and locker rooms of leading creatives, politicians, scientists, and athletes of yesterday and today, to glimpse the unique traits and practices behind their success - from quirky superstitions and surprising fears to pre-performance rituals and unlikely inspirations. Each figure is portrayed with a charming and whimsical illustration, making this both a visually arresting and thought-provoking celebration of the real personalities, creative processes, and curious habits of influential figures who made their own luck. With a handsome silk-screened cloth spine and full-colour artwork throughout, this book makes an inspiring and special gift for anyone who could use - or who thinks they could use - a little good fortune. Author Biography Ellen Weinstein is a New York-based award-winning illustrator and instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. She lectures, exhibits, and conducts workshops around the world, and creates work for editorials, books, advertising, and cultural institutions. She is a regular contributor to Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications. Review ""When you believe in things that you dont understand/ Then you suffer/ superstition aint the way," counselled Mr Stevie Wonder. But Recipes For Good Luck by Ms Ellen Weinstein, a new book that collects "the superstitions, rituals and practises of extraordinary people", suggests that you can prosper while holding unfounded and often frankly bizarre beliefs." MR PORTER Review Quote ""When you believe in things that you dont understand/ Then you suffer/ superstition aint the way," counselled Mr Stevie Wonder. But Recipes For Good Luck by Ms Ellen Weinstein, a new book that collects "the superstitions, rituals and practises of extraordinary people", suggests that you can prosper while holding unfounded and often frankly bizarre beliefs." MR PORTER Details ISBN1452162182 Author Ellen Weinstein Pages 144 Publisher Chronicle Books Year 2018 ISBN-10 1452162182 ISBN-13 9781452162188 Format Hardcover Imprint Chronicle Books Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 001.96 Subtitle The Superstitions, Rituals, and Practices of Extraordinary People Short Title Recipes for Good Luck Language English Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2018-04-03 Publication Date 2018-04-03 AU Release Date 2018-04-03 NZ Release Date 2018-04-03 US Release Date 2018-04-03 Illustrations 65 Illustrations, color We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137693818;

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