I am now a proud member of… The Northern California Booksellers Association!

I am now a proud member of…

The Northern California Booksellers Association!

Declaration of Independents

As cities, towns, and neighborhoods deal with the changing landscape of their local business community, we, the independent booksellers of California, reaffirm our commitment to our communities. Independent bookstores value our place in the community, as well as our ongoing connections within it. We’d like to offer some other defining thoughts about independent bookstores.

Independent booksellers talk with our customers directly and enjoy fulfilling—even exceeding—their expectations, whether its recommending a great book we’ve just read, or helping you discover new or little known authors or publishers.

Independent bookstores have an onsite owner—we’re right there answering questions and making decisions, rather than relying on a corporate office, thousands of miles away.

Independent booksellers are leaders in the fight against censorship and other threats to freedom of expression.

Independent bookstores reflect the character of our communities. We support local causes. We participate in and fund community activities. We patronize other local businesses and keep our money in the community.

Our mission is “To promote the vitality, diversity and prosperity of independent bookselling as essential to the life of our communities and crucial to the dissemination of ideas in society.”

http://www.nciba.com/index.php                                                           

Written by Liz Pollock — November 05, 2015

Pasadena Bookfair - Oct. 3 & 4, bringing lots of terrific cookbooks!

I am bringing lots of collectible & rare Cookbooks & Menus!

Please visit me in Booth #310 at the upcoming Antiquarian Bookfair in Pasadena, October 3 & 4.

Hours: Sat 10 - 6 and Sun 11 -4.
Pasadena Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena 91101

I hope to see YOU there!

Written by Liz Pollock — September 16, 2015

It’s Football Season At Last! Tailgating Parties - We’ve got the Recipes!

Many of your favorite players and coaches are really great cooks; just like you they love to barbeque and share their secrets of great grilling, with recipes for Fire-alarm Chili, Special Ribs, Pesto Lasagna.  We offer lots of collectible books with menu ideas to “rev up” your tailgating parties, making the prep work easy and the weekends Fun!

For more information (831) 251-9218

Written by Liz Pollock — September 10, 2015

Edible Gardens Tour Santa Cruz, 2015... we're going!

Can’t wait to go on the Edible Gardens Tour Santa Cruz, 2015 

Saturday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Link below…

http://slowfoodsantacruzegt.bpt.me/

In 2013, our own front yard garden was showcased during this same tour as an example of replacing an old front lawn with vegetables and fruit trees. During this California drought people ask me how is my garden doing? My answer is that I have planted lots of wonderful herbs, mulch with compost, and keep using the buckets of collected water from inside the house.

We have many collectible books on gardening, greenhouse design, practical advice on composting and seed propagation. For more info (831) 251-9218

Written by Liz Pollock — August 02, 2015

Return to Palm Springs in the 50's and 60's - with a Vintage Restaurant Menu!!

Order from the Poolside menu, or call for Room Service!  

Newly acquired are menus from the very best restaurants and finest hotels in Palm Springs:

the El Mirador, the Town and Country, the Silver Palm Room, the La Quintathe Riviera,

Dave Margolis' & Jack Dempsey's Howard Manor and Don the Beachcomber.

The Wine Lists are impressive for the period, reflecting the 

expectations of their famous clientele.  

And the delicatessen sandwiches as described are mouthwatering!  

Return to the original desert hideaway for Hollywood stars!  

Call for more information (831) 251-9218

Written by Liz Pollock — July 19, 2015

Festival del Nopal in Santa Cruz!

On July 26 we'll be going to the 6th annual Festival del Nopal in downtown Santa Cruz

for the amazing food, music and dancing!

http://www.festivaldelnopal.com/

From our collection of signed cookbooks: the great Diana Kennedy describes her technique for shaving the spines off nopales in her book "From My Mexican Kitchen, Techniques and Ingredients" (2003) which we currently offer a signed 1st edition copy on our website.  Call for more information (831) 251-9218

Written by Liz Pollock — July 16, 2015

France - Collectible Books & Ephemera on Gastronomy and Wine.

Bonjour!  This will be a collector's item and is an excellent reference for your collection!

(The 48pp. catalog is free, however there is a nominal s/h charge.)

 - All items offered are subject to prior sale.

- Any item may be returned if not satisfied; please let us know ASAP.

- Libraries may receive deferred billing, please inquire.

- California residents will be charged appropriate sales tax.

- Items will be sent USPS Media Mail unless requested otherwise.

- Please ask about International shipping charges.

- Feel free to call us anytime, (831) 251-9218. If not here, please

leave a message & we will return your call promptly.

 

Best Wishes for a Happy Summer!

Liz Pollock

 








 

Written by Liz Pollock — June 14, 2015

Start a conversation - The Photography of Modernist Cuisine.

A sure-fire way to start a conversation, this cocktail Folio size book of stupendous photographs by Nathan Myhrvold and the team at The Cooking Lab will take you on a visual journey of raw food and food being cooked "really close up."

I personally attended this exhibit in San Jose, CA and this book is a knock-out production!    The Photography of Modernist Cuisine.  By Nathan Myhrvold.  Bellevue, WA:  The Cooking Lab, 2013.  Heavy Folio size.  13.5" x 17".  300pp., with detailed description of the photographic process, list of contributors including Chris Hoover, Ryan Matthew Smith and Melissa Lehuta.  Color pictorial bds., color pictorial endpapers.

Call to order (831) 251-9218

Written by Liz Pollock — June 10, 2015