Friday, April 24, 2009

'Love Pink'

Last year when I was coming to an end with the production of my book, I contacted photographer and writer Sally Page for some advice about publishing. Sally and her partner set up their own publishing business some years ago and now have several titles available in 'The Flower Shop' series - Sally was very kind and generous with the information that she passed on to me. I also sent her a copy of my book for her honest opinion, but at the time could not have believed where this was to lead...

Sally's sixteen year old daughter Libby was in the process of putting together a glorious book entitled 'Love Pink', which was to be a celebration of everything pink, from fashion and flowers to fridges and fairies, for the pink enthusiast to enjoy! On seeing the photography in my book, Libby asked me if I would be interested in submitting some of my particularly pink photographs to include in her venture. Of course I was delighted to agree and supplied 10 photographs to be included.
A couple of days ago a parcel arrived for me a little earlier than I was expecting, and my copy of 'Love Pink' was here!

Inside, Libby has written a four page section entitled 'Vintage Pink', which includes my photographs, along with a few paragraphs about me and my small business.

I am thrilled to bits with how my photos have come out on the printed pages, with them having received the expert editing from Sally's family run publishing house Fanahan Books.

The book also contains many of Libby's own photographs, as well as the responses she received from journalists and celebrities who replied to the 'pink questions' she sent them.

It's a joy for all pink lovers - Libby has recorded details of her six months spent searching for all things pink, which includes roses, shoes, lingerie, sweets and even pink houses.

Very generously, 70% of the profit made from each book will be donated by Fanahan Books to breast cancer care.

If you would like to order a signed copy by Libby of 'Love Pink', they are available directly from the Fanahan Books website here.
I would just like to congratulate Libby on my blog for this wonderful achievement. She has produced a lovely book and should be very proud of herself. Libby hopes to progress to fashion collage after leaving school, where I am sure she will do extremely well in her studies to become a fashion journalist.
Niki x

21 comments:

  1. Anonymous7:28 am

    This is really wonderful to you and Libby. Congratulations !
    Can this book be bought on the mainland too ? Not only do I love wonderful books, Libby should be supported by buyers too, don't you think ?
    Please leave a comment on my blog ?
    Ariadone
    Godeliva

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  2. Congrats! Your photographs in Libby Love Pink book was just so beautiful indeed, I am really admire Libby's work and effort she out in this book:)

    Thanks for sharing and btw i am a pink freak girl *lol*

    xoxo
    Zoe

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  3. Oh my ! Now that is one wonderful book! What a clever girl! And well done you - OF COURSE your pictures looked fantastic! Your pictures are always fantastic! t.xLOVE that pink wardrobe with the psychedelic bunny and teddy! I have a collection of those transfers and a few pieces of kiddy stuff but nothing as amazing as that wardrobe! wonderful!

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  4. What fantastic news! I will follow up that link now!

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  5. Lovely news...your pics are fab..but they always are fab!!
    I love pink,of course!
    Have a lovely weekend,Niki!

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  6. Anonymous10:32 am

    Congratulations, that is wonderful.

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  7. What a beautiful book and a fabulous accomplishment for such a young lady!

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  8. Congrats Niki! It looks like a lovely book!

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  9. Congratulations!
    Glenda

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  10. Congratulations to you and Libby, I have a couple of the flower books and love them, this book on pink looks like a must have to me especially with the generous % going to breast cancer.
    Well done you
    Jan

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  11. Hi Niki!
    I'm catching up with everyone who's shown an interest in the bloggers afternoon tea! How about sometime in the second half of June? Maybe you could leave a comment over at mine, it will come through to my email first and then I can get back to everyone. Let me know what suits you - weekdays? weekends? location?
    Thanks! Have a good weekend!
    Denise

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  12. what a beautiful book, and a great cause!
    xoxo, Tiffany

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  13. How lovely to be included in Libby's book.

    Nice pink chair!!

    Sue x

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  14. Congrats to Libby and to you! You deserve your recognition! Thank you for sharing all your loveliness! Love, Esther

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  15. What a talented young girl Libby is... I am sure her career ahead will be very successful.. hats off to Libby! .. and not forgetting you Niki as your talents just go on and on... !

    Hope all is well with you.. sorry I have been a lousy blog friend.. too much going on!

    Love Michele xx

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  16. How exciting Niki. Well done you and well done to Libby x

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  17. Gosh what a talent for the future...you must be thrilled to be included...I know I would be. Nice to see photos of mannequins and corsets! Hope you've had a great weekend, Back to work tomorrow...hooray! Lucyxx

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  18. Congrats to you!!!! That is really great news...I would love to buy this book..Because I just love pink.. I love the cover..
    Stephenie

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  19. Wow, what an achievement for someone so young. And how exciting to have some of your wonderful photos in the book too.
    Ruth x

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  20. Anonymous10:44 am

    Hi there, I was just wondering, do you know of anyone who is looking for a swap partner? I am longing to join in on this swapping lark, so any help you could give me would be greatly appriciated.

    Thanks So Much
    Melanie xx

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  21. The book looks like a must have from your pictures and description.
    Nice job!!
    Sonia

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Niki xx