I just kissed a book

[ellid]

My author's copy of Medieval Clothing and Textiles 4 arrived today, all the way from Suffolk, England. It was addressed to "Dr. Ellid," which still makes me laugh.

I am so very, very happy.

Comments

[lorena-snape.livejournal.com]

Methinks you should scan the cover to make an icon. *grin*

Congrats on receiving such a wonderful resource, one that you're sure to love.

[celandineb.livejournal.com]

Whee! Congratulations!

[lherelenfeline.livejournal.com]

Dr. Ellid!

[ellid.livejournal.com]

I spent a good fifteen minutes just stroking the cover and the pages. I managed to keep from crying *on* the book, though, as I don't want to spoil it. ;)

The whole thing is great, too - there's an article on the Russian flax industry, a detailed description of St. Brigitta's cap, an interesting essay on illuminator Robinet Testard's use of "turbans" to signify "the other," plus a *hideously detailed charting of existing textile types* that must have damn near made the proofreader's eyes bleed. And the production values are *gorgeous* - the paper feels like satin, it's so smooth, and the book has good weight and heft.

*sighs with delight* To quote Willow in the last episode of Buffy:

"This is so nifty!"

[ellid.livejournal.com]

I wish, but maybe someday...:) Thanks!

[lherelenfeline.livejournal.com]

Just so you know, I'm deliriously happy for you.

[ellid.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon! *hug*

[celandineb.livejournal.com]

I have the first three volumes (am in one, bought the other two) and will probably buy #4 at the conference this year. They really are very well done.

[ellid.livejournal.com]

It's a fabulous series in every respect.

Odd little factoid: I was reading the essay on Robinet Testard and noticed that the author knows someone I know through the quilt history community. The world is smaller than we can ever, ever imagine...

[owlfish]

Congratulations! Very, very, very exciting!

[ellid.livejournal.com]

Indeed it is! Thanks!