What book would YOU want for Christmas?

FrauHirsch · Post by **FrauHirsch** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:05 pm

Fpr the 16th c Illuminati

Tailor's Pattern Book

16th c Spanish tailor's pattern book by Juan Alcega
http://www.amazon.com/Tailors-Pattern-B ... 0896762343

Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century Fashion in Detail

Has close up construction shots of very late 16th, early 17th c costume that are invaluable to the reenactor
http://www.amazon.com/Seventeenth-Eight ... pd_sim_b_3

FrauHirsch · Post by **FrauHirsch** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:15 pm

Triumph of Maximillian
http://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Maximilia ... 0486212076

They offer 3 used and they are worth it.

The German Single-Leaf Woodcut, 1500-1550 (4 Volume Set)
If you can find it in a library it is worth photocopying.

Embroidery/Lace Geeks:
Apropos patterns for embroidery, lace and woven textiles
Schriften der Abegg-Stiftung Bern
By Margaret Abegg

AlvarCadiz · Post by **AlvarCadiz** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:40 pm

_The Illustrated Beatus_ Vols I-V. by John Williams. However, I could never bring myself to drop $800 on 5 books.

Alvar

FrauHirsch · Post by **FrauHirsch** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:12 pm

Anyone looked at this one?

THE GOOD WIFE'S GUIDE (LE MÃ©NAGIER DE PARIS)
A Medieval Household Book
Gina L. Greco (Translator); Christine M. Rose (Translator)

http://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/cup ... ti_id=5265

Karen Larsdatter · Post by **Karen Larsdatter** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:45 pm

FrauHirsch wrote:Anyone looked at this one?

THE GOOD WIFE'S GUIDE (LE MÃ©NAGIER DE PARIS)

My husband has a copy (yeah, there's irony for you) :lol:

and it's pretty good. It's both complete (IIRC) and readable.

(And <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801474744?ie=UTF8&tag=happy-harry-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0801474744">cheaper at Amazon</a>, too.)

azure d'or · Post by **azure d'or** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:45 pm

I'd like a copy of the Margrethe Hald book on Danish bog burials for my very own, but the last copy I saw on Amazon was about $150.

I'd also like a translation of the Geijer book on the golden gown of Queen Margrethe, but I'm not sure there's a translation available.

Gwen

FrauHirsch · Post by **FrauHirsch** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:21 pm

I'd be happy with the untranslated version of the Golden gown book but have had a hard time even finding that.

Katherina · Post by **Katherina** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:01 am

The new book by Else Ostergard - it has the patterns from "Woven into the Earth"!

azure d'or · Post by **azure d'or** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:23 am

Katherina wrote:The new book by Else Ostergard - it has the patterns from "Woven into the Earth"!

You can pre-order that from David Brown books. Where are you? I'm teaching a class on the Greenland finds and constructing them in Northern Meridies in January.
The patterning, if you have a little experience is really not so hard.

Gwen

azure d'or · Post by **azure d'or** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:25 am

FrauHirsch wrote:I'd be happy with the untranslated version of the Golden gown book but have had a hard time even finding that.

Me too, and I'm not happy with the way some of the SCA costumers have interpreted stuff ... Since the gown is kept at the cathedral, I am not sure that there's a conservator there I could correspond with who could answer my questions. I wish it were in a museum with a good textile conservator.

Gwen

Fire Stryker · Post by **Fire Stryker** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:44 am

FrauHirsch wrote:Anyone looked at this one?

THE GOOD WIFE'S GUIDE (LE MÃ©NAGIER DE PARIS)
A Medieval Household Book
Gina L. Greco (Translator); Christine M. Rose (Translator)

http://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/cup ... ti_id=5265

Yes. I have it and the previous copy. This one, like Karen said, is actually complete and readable.

and I'm looking for Country Life Annual 1952

Jenn

Karen Larsdatter · Post by **Karen Larsdatter** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:16 pm

azure d'or wrote:
FrauHirsch wrote:I'd be happy with the untranslated version of the Golden gown book but have had a hard time even finding that.

Me too, and I'm not happy with the way some of the SCA costumers have interpreted stuff ... Since the gown is kept at the cathedral, I am not sure that there's a conservator there I could correspond with who could answer my questions. I wish it were in a museum with a good textile conservator.

Actually, I've talked to Camilla Luise Dahl about it; if you can get in touch with her, she may be able to help answer your questions.

Katherina · Post by **Katherina** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:54 pm

azure d'or wrote:You can pre-order that from David Brown books. Where are you? I'm teaching a class on the Greenland finds and constructing them in Northern Meridies in January.
The patterning, if you have a little experience is really not so hard.

Gwen

IÂ´m in Drachenwald, but if you happen to have a handout, IÂ´d be most happy!

Another book that is absolutely beautiful and amazing, yet not on my wish list because I donÂ´t understand enough French to fully appreciate it. One beautiful evening in Paris I held it in my arms and looked at pictures like the one on the bookÂ´s cover, but even better, and saw facsimile of the manuscripts of the recipes and.... *sigh* Unforgettable. I was even able to memorize the title: http://www.amazon.fr/FÃªtes-gourmandes-au-Moyen-Age/dp/2743302682/ref=sr_1_84?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261506961&sr=1-84

Karen Larsdatter · Post by **Karen Larsdatter** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:45 pm

Katherina wrote:Another book that is absolutely beautiful and amazing, yet not on my wish list because I donÂ´t understand enough French to fully appreciate it. One beautiful evening in Paris I held it in my arms and looked at pictures like the one on the bookÂ´s cover, but even better, and saw facsimile of the manuscripts of the recipes and.... *sigh* Unforgettable.

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/2743302682?ie=UTF8&tag=happy-harry-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=2743302682">FÃªtes gourmandes au Moyen Age</a> is available in the U.S., too; I've seen it at booksellers at SCA events, though it's not in my husband's culinary library -- at least, not yet, as far as I know. :wink:

I think the big thing with that book is the pictures -- the recipes come from other sources which are available in English translation (including <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0776601741?ie=UTF8&tag=happy-harry-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0776601741">The Viandier of Taillevent</a> and the aforementioned <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801474744?ie=UTF8&tag=happy-harry-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0801474744">Good Wife's Guide</a>).

azure d'or · Post by **azure d'or** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:45 pm

I believe Mistress Rosamounde of Mercia is working on a translation of Fetes gourmand.

My modern French will do, but the medieval French for me is dreadful, sadly.

Katerina, once I finish the handout, I will mail or email a copy to you. You might want to remind me again about Jan. 16 (the date for Menhir) - I'm going to be kind of a chicken with my head cut off till then.

Gwen

FrauHirsch · Post by **FrauHirsch** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:49 pm

I shared my wish list.
http://amzn.com/w/1N2W6Y5FJYJEG

A class at this site would probably be an awesome gift for a foodie:

http://www.historicfood.com/portal.htm

Tracy Justus · Post by **Tracy Justus** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:51 pm

Have you tried addall.com for out of print books? They list one copy of Drottning Margaretas gyllene kjortel i Uppsala domkyrka at $28 (plus shipping from Sweden). My 1994 edition has a long gloss in English at the back... I don't know if the 1985 does as well.

I've been pleased with AddAll. My first purchase was a copy of Old Testament Miniatures -the Maciejowski ms- for $20. (I see there's a copy currently available for $19.95. Buy it, somebody!) Their booksellers are largely European which makes it easier to find affordable copies of non-english language publications. Shipping from Europe can bite, though. I think I paid more for shipping Edele frouwen, schoene man: Die Manessische Liederhandschrift in ZÃ¼rich (catalog of a 1991 exhibit of the Manesse codex, plus artifacts) than I did for the book itself.

T.

Tracy Justus · Post by **Tracy Justus** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:36 am

Double posting because the answer might be of use to Archivers--

Karen, I'm about to make a large order through Amazon. If I navigate to amazon via your website (the "powered by amazon.com" button in the upper left corner) do you get a kickback from it? Or will you benefit only if I buy the books listed in your bookstore?

Thanks, Tracy

Derian le Breton · Post by **Derian le Breton** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:20 am

Yay, I got the farmhouse ales book (and have already read it cover to cover).

-Derian.

Fire Stryker · Post by **Fire Stryker** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:02 pm

Tracy Justus wrote:Double posting because the answer might be of use to Archivers--

Karen, I'm about to make a large order through Amazon. If I navigate to amazon via your website (the "powered by amazon.com" button in the upper left corner) do you get a kickback from it? Or will you benefit only if I buy the books listed in your bookstore?

Thanks, Tracy

I think the way it works is once you click through Karen's site, Amazon tracks the link you came in on and gives a "credit" to the affiliate.

Jenn

Donal Mac Ruiseart · Post by **Donal Mac Ruiseart** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:02 pm

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The Herald in Late Mediaeval Europe

It would have to be from a very generous donor, 'cause it goes for almost $100.

Karen Larsdatter · Post by **Karen Larsdatter** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:14 pm

Tracy Justus wrote:Double posting because the answer might be of use to Archivers--

Karen, I'm about to make a large order through Amazon. If I navigate to amazon via your website (the "powered by amazon.com" button in the upper left corner) do you get a kickback from it? Or will you benefit only if I buy the books listed in your bookstore?

Thanks, Tracy

Wow, thanks! :shock:

I earn a little commission, whether you go through the bookstore (or the kids' books & toys store, which I ought to link up from some more of the pages on that site) or whether you go through the link at the bottom of the larsdatter.com homepage, or if you click on the books linked on the right side of the linkspages.

Or also (I think this'll work) if you click on this link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F&tag=larsdatter-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Amazon Homepage</a>

My earnings from that (and the Google ads) go to offset the costs of running the website, and let me save up for other things (this year, some of it was spending money at Pennsic), so, hey, if you'd like for me to be able to afford to travel to more events, then keep visiting the site, order books through the links, etc. While I'd love to make a real living income just off of that site, it's just not too realistic in today's economy ... but a girl can dream, right? And this way, my hobbies kind of self-subsidize, too.