The new books roundup, May 30: Wonder Woman, Comme des Garcons, and persistence
This week’s new books roundup goes for some new art books, including one for a little movie called Wonder Woman and some fashion.
Although this week in new books (and, by extension, the roundup below, sourced from Goodreads’ official pages for each book) does include several more conventional titles, there are just some times where one needs to look at a book instead of really reading it. In the spirit of those times, we’ve included two artbooks, one book for all ages, and then one novel.
Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between
If this title sounds familiar, it’s because designer Rei Kawakubo was also the theme of this year’s Met Gala. (In fact, the exhibit of the same name will stay at the Met through early September.) Although the book does feature text from Andrew Bolton (who has previously written on Alexander McQueen and Anna Sui among other designers), this work primarily documents that theme through photography of Kawakubo’s fashion. Metropolitan Museum of Art; hardcover, 248 pages; list price on Amazon: $50.00.
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World
“Nevertheless, she persisted” has named an episode of Supergirl, and it has also inspired this new book from Chelsea Clinton. Although it’s technically aimed at children, the illustrations are cute. Even older readers might meet someone new among the 13 American women Clinton profiles. From politicians to labor leaders to journalists and judges, there’s a lot to take in for such a short book. It seems like it’d make a great springboard to further some research. Philomel Books; hardcover, 32 pages; list price on Amazon: $17.99.
Wonder Woman: The Art and Making of the Film
In case you have not noticed, Wonder Woman comes out this very week. This book includes contributions from star Gal Gadot, director Patty Jenkins, and the production designer, Aline Bonetto, and, of course, a behind-the-scenes look at the movie itself. It might be more appreciated after seeing the movie, but in case you have a little more time to get excited, this seems like a good choice. Sharon Gosling took point on this collection. Titan Books; hardcover, 192 pages; list price on Amazon: $39.95.
Come Sundown
Nora Roberts has moved back to the thriller genre for Come Sundown. If you’ve read some of her other works, you’ll likely recognize the themes and setting: family secrets, Montana, a newcomer to an established community, and more. The details include a heroine in the form of Bodine Longbow, and also a dead body. If nothing else, it’ll make a perfect summer afternoon read. St. Martin’s Press; hardcover, 420 pages; list price on Amazon: $27.99.
Next: Review: Spectacle, Rachel Vincent
Which of these four titles has you salivating so far?