One book, or one per interest please!
For rare books:
(paperbacks also available)
It’s very funny, and it’s largely true too. A really good look at the world I’m in.
For ballet:
Super well researched, very well written, a real tour of how ballet began, grew and shifted in style over the years. Academic levels of research with a love for the subject.
Does area of interest have to mean work?
no, with me it’s just i do two jobs in areas i’m interested in
tbh it’s a pretty boring read even if you’re a banjo geek, but I’m recommending it anyway.
One work one (beer)
Plymouth Argyle Football Club
i mean i will always be here for this level of niche
Microchips:
oh god i am buying this.
The most beautiful book about the most beautiful things. Considering buying a second copy just in case mine gets wrecked.
Not just a picturebook, researched in minute detail and tells the story of Fender up until 1970 very well.
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General weirdness:
The first faithful reproduction of the totally incomprehensible Voynich manuscript. Comes with good explanations of the history and some attempts at interpretation.
oh ALSO
Long distance cycling:
Even this revised edition’s over 20 years old now, and lots has been discovered in that time to make it outdated in parts. But it’s still a wonderful survey of the field with lots of illustrations & photos.
I already have this saved in my wishlist, probably was you recommending it on DiS previously!
Statues and that
Trans-Europe Express by Owen Hatherly. Really interesting look at how history and politics have shaped architecture in cities across Europe. Chapters on Porto to Stockholm to Lviv and everywhere in between, including a chapter called “In Praise of Hull.” Written in quite a spiky, humourous style. Highly recommended!
showoff
Estates is on my list, love Respectable by her as well
If you’re interested in lego, ocean currents, world trade, plastic consumption, waste culture, and beachcoming, then this is the book for you
