Costumes Express San Diego

Beep! Beep! It’s Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party. Lift the flaps in this large, sturdy board book to find out who’s dressed up in each costume! Will Blue wear a costume too?       With the delightful rhymes and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue’s new adventure is full of festive costumes, fall colors, and plenty of Halloween fun! 

At the encouragement of his publisher, famous mystery writer Kent Bronwyn is a guest speaker at a comic book convention in San Diego, California. It has been a long tiring day and he is looking forward to sleeping on the train back to Los Angeles. Things don't go as planned as he has missed the train he had a reserved ticket for and he now waits for the last train among hundreds of costumed convention-goers called Cosplayers. It's like being in the midst of a four-color comic book come to life. ... [Read More]

Mask, The (DVD) (Re-release)Mild-mannered Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) takes Edge City by storm when he stumbles upon a mysterious and ancient mask.]]>

Interesting, detailed, and informative! Author J Charles Thompson's discussion of how the kilt and accessories are to be worn. A terrific guide and reference manual for the beginner or experienced wearer of kilts. Keep in mind though, that Thompson admits to being very ridge in his opinions and recommendations (see quote below). Most American readers are going to take a more relaxed attitude about the rules, restrictions, and protocols. (Kilt freedom!) Excerpt from Preface: "Do not take any of m... [Read More]

The period of Tudor rule in England (1485-1603) marked the appearance of an unprecedented opulence in fashions worn by royalty and members of the nobility, with social rank often reflected in attire. This monumental study by a brilliant and imaginative scholar examines that colorful period in fashion history, from the reign of Henry VII through that of Elizabeth I.Because continental fashions heavily influenced clothing styles of the English nobility, the text includes brief introductory reviews... [Read More]

A tie-in to an exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art explores Andy Warhol's impact on the fashion industry and the art world as a whole throughout the years, complete with photographs of his department store displays, his silkscreen portraits, and more.

Book by Snyder, Linda A.

Jane Austen: The Complete Collection (Repackaged/DVD)Lovingly remastered BBC original productions of six of Jane Austen's finest novels - Sense & Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park, Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice and Northanger Abbey . These classic romances of the 18th century spring vividly to life on the screen. Full of wit and charm, with an equal amount of humor and drama.]]>

Enjoy all 52 episodes and over 5 hours of brand-new bonus video! Bonus videos include the following. The Story of Downton Abbey, Seven Character Documentaries, Downton Abbey Creators Favorite Scenes, Nine Supercuts, Great Houses with Julian Fellowes, The Manners of Downton Abbey, and More Manners of Downton Abbey.