New Video: "Forbidden Fabrics: The Strange Story of Calico Prohibition"
Check out my latest video. For more on this subject, see my Reason column here.
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How to Get a Signed Copy of The Fabric of Civilization
Under normal circumstances, I'd be planning extensive travel and many in-person talks to promote The Fabric of Civilization when it comes out November 10. Instead, I'm doing Zoom appearances and podcasts. Knowing they won't be seeing me in person, several people have asked how they can get a signed copy. There are two options:
1) Pre-order a copy from any of the links to the right or buy it from your local bookstore. Email me at vp at vpostrel.com with the receipt, your address, and the name you want the book inscribed to and I'll mail you a signed bookplate.
2) Pre-order a copy through Chevalier's Books in L.A. When they receive their books, I'll sign them and they'll mail your copy to you. It will not, however, be personalized. If you want a particular name as part of the inscription, you need to get a bookplate.
New Video: Dye It Yourself...With Avocados
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Coming Attractions: My Book Trailer and More Videos on the Way
Along with making this video trailer (an entirely DIY enterprise) and the short teaser below, I've been working on a series of short video tales from textile history to release along with The Fabric of Civilization (pre-order today!).
To make sure you see them, subscribe to my YouTube and Vimeo channels.