23 BOOK REVIEWS Bookstand The latest releases in gift books THE LITTLE BOOK OF OASIS RRP: £6.99 Format: Hardcover ISBN: 978 1 83799 720 6 With candid quotes, upfront facts and a shedload of tidy trivia, this book covers the supersonic highs and catastrophic lows of the maddest, baddest rock’n’roll band on the planet Whether it’s Liam’s salt-of-the-earth swagger, Noel’s carefully crafted songwriting or the collective Northern soul at the heart of their belting anthems - Oasis are simply unforgettable. From the bad lads of Britpop to brotherly bust-ups, and from solo careers to one of the most highly anticipated reunions in music history, the band has been on a turbulent and triumphant journey. Presented in The Little Book of Oasis are bite-sized insights into the band’s notorious history, including: • Uncensored banter and outrageous wit from the Gallagher brothers • Facts and stories behind their enduring appeal and outstanding success • Band trivia to test even the most dedicated superfan No matter if you were there singing your heart out at Knebworth in ‘96 or you’re discovering the phenomenon that is Oasis for the first time, this book will make you mad fer it! www.summersdale.com THIS BOOK WILL GIVE YOU ASMR Author: Aurora Bell RRP: £8.99 Format: Paperback ISBN: 978 1 83799 498 4 Tap into the tingly world of ASMR and experience the soothing power of sound with this immersive activity book A soft whisper in your ear. Someone playing with your hair. A feather lightly brushing your skin. If these things give you pleasant tingles up and down your body, then you already know the joy of ASMR. ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, relates to the tingly, pins-and-needles sensation and positive feelings you experience when you’re exposed to audio or visual stimuli. It’s a practice you can engage with to soothe your mind, relax your body and enter a state of low-grade euphoria. Teeming with tips, activities, breathing exercises and colouring pages, this mesmerizing book will trigger your ASMR reactions. Use the pages of the book for folding, brushing, crinkling, or cutting, and discover how to trigger your ASMR using techniques such as lip smacking, sound baths, massages and playing with slime. Whether you’re tracing patterns, whispering words or creating your own tingle-inducing tools, one thing is for sure: this book will give you ASMR. www.summersdale.com THE ROSE BOOK Author: Phaidon Editors, with essays by Amy de la Haye, Victoria Gaiger, and Kristine Paulus RRP: £34.95 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781838668808 A gorgeous visual survey of the rose, exploring our enduring connection to one of nature’s most universally beloved flowers. From a couture Dior gown and a rose-adorned Barbie to ancient mosaics and Victorian Valentine’s cards, this curated collection of more than 200 stunning images celebrates the world’s most iconic flower. Discover the extraordinary ways the universally beloved bloom has been depicted through time and culture, both within and beyond the garden. Featuring 220 exquisite images, The Rose Book reveals depictions as diverse as the plant’s own endless varieties – from wild ramblers to cultivated Hybrid Teas, botanical illustrations to fashion design, fragrance to film, fine art to photography. Works by figures such as Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Christian Dior, Georgia O’Keeffe, Irving Penn, Tiffany & Co., Alexander McQueen, Vincent van Gogh, and more are artfully paired to reveal intriguing juxtapositions. www.phaidon.com THE PERIOD POSITIVITY BOOK Author: Claire Chamberlain RRP: £9.99 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781837995073 Embrace period positivity and take charge of your cycle with this frank and empowering guide to menstrual health. Periods are a completely natural part of life, and yet they are often treated as something to be ashamed of. Because of this stigma, many of us reach adulthood with questions we’re still embarrassed to ask, such as: are heavy periods normal? What is endometriosis? What does it mean if my periods are irregular? That’s why The Period Positivity Book is here to open up the conversation, break the taboo, and answer the questions you were too afraid to ask. Through tips, advice and invaluable information, you’ll learn everything you need to know about your period and discover how to take charge of your cycle to boost your overall well-being. Leave embarrassment at the door and pick up this nononsense guide. This book is a reminder that your body is capable of amazing things, and that deserves to be celebrated – period. www.summersdale.com
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