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Colin Cowie Chic: The Guide to Life As It Should Be (signed)
by Cowie, Colin (signed)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine condition/Good dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0307341798
- ISBN 13
- 9780307341792
- Seller
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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers, 2007. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR as "Colin" directly on the front free endpaper. Fine condition in a Good dust jacket. The jacket is rated only Good due to numerous thin bubbles under the laminate (production issue) on the jacket's rear panel (as usual). NOT price clipped ($30.00). Bright and shiny. Sharp corners. Square and tight. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Pages are fresh, crisp and clean. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Bound in the original brown boards, stamped in green and white. From the dust jacket: " A handbook for living well in the twenty-first century. From legendary lifestyle expert Colin Cowie comes the last word in living a gracious, sensuous life on any budget. Colin draws back the curtain on his own chic, passionate, 120-miles-per-hour life, revealing how to create and entertain in an inviting home, garner respect in the workplace, and travel with ease and comfort. No matter how or where you live, or whatever your personal style may be, COLIN COWIE CHIC will place you on the fast track to experiencing life to the fullest. This immensely practical handbook offers step-by-step instructions on everything from workplace etiquette to the art of no-sweat, fuss-free travel. Colin also takes the guesswork out of navigating today's social situations with the kind of charm and confidence that will get you invited back anywhere you want! The invaluable details he shares include: Home: Essential comforts for every room, Kitchen decorating ideas, Storage and organization shortcuts, Know-how for being or hosting a guest. Entertaining: A wine-and-cheese primer, Options for stunning table settings, A no-fail hangover cure. Travel: Unbeatable jet-lag remedies, Road-trip guidelines, A must-have packing list. Work: Tips for motivating employees and coworkers, Desk etiquette for the office. And much more! Packed with detailed lists, gorgeous photographs, and helpful illustrations, this is the only guidebook you'll ever need to live a beautiful, elegant life (as you should!).". INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Good dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 272pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
Synopsis
COLIN COWIE’s renowned parties have made him a favorite of Oprah Winfrey, countless celebrities, heads of state, and royalty—and secured his place as one of the most sought-after event planners in the world. He appears regularly on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Early Show and is a frequent contributor to O, the Oprah Magazine . He has been featured frequently on Entertainment Tonight , and in USA Today , the New York Times , Brides , and People on etiquette, home design, entertaining, and other aspects of living well. Born in Zambia and raised in South Africa, Colin now resides in New York.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 027633
- Title
- Colin Cowie Chic: The Guide to Life As It Should Be (signed)
- Author
- Cowie, Colin (signed)
- Illustrator
- NOT a library discard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Printing of the First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0307341798
- ISBN 13
- 9780307341792
- Publisher
- Clarkson Potter Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2007
- Size
- 272pp
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