(RED) Penguin Classics

Publishing company Penguin Classics is partnering with the aids awareness campaign, (RED), to launch a whole new look for a selection of their books. Pictured here are three of the eight renewed classics that will hit the shelves in May. I love the typography design of all of them. I can never pass up a bit of red news.

Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

I got inspired to learn about my favorite couturière, Coco Chanel, after seeing the film, Coco Before Chanel the other day. I went to the bookstore in search of her biography (which they didn't have... Amazon, here I come) and came across this book: Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky by Chris Greenhalgh. I had to do a double take when I saw this title. I had no idea that Chanel and Stravinsky's paths even crossed. Stravinsky is one of my favorite composers, and one of my biggest influences. This book is about their collaboration, their relationship, and their passion for creative endeavors. These two gallant figures together is overwhelming! Read a synopsis by the Washington Times here. Did I mention that it is also a feature film? It debuted at Cannes 2009, but I couldn't find details on the US release dates...

Current Reads

A new decade calls for some new reading...

1. Donna Leon's Acqua Alta- a crime/suspense novel set in Venezia. Makes me nostalgic! This was a recommendation from the Sinnotts.

2. I love Macarons- a Christmas present from my mom, warranted by my failed attempts of making this delectable dessert. A lot of good tips in this book by Japanese chef Hisako Ogita.

3. On the Track- a book dedicated to film scoring. It encompasses everything from composing techniques to the ins and outs of the industry.

It's refreshing to have some time to spend on personal reading. Please give me more recommendations!