Sign up to win the Chronicle Books Sampler Giveaway!

Chronicle Books, beloved publisher of Emily Strange books and book-like paraphenalia, has hundreds of titles for the creative, off-beat, or down-right strange. Three of Emily's favorites are being offered as winnings to 5 lucky entrants! These folks will receive:

"Subversive Cross Stitch" 33 Designs for Your Surly Side By Julie Jackson: This wicked little book reinvents the age-old craft of cross-stitch, finally putting an end to all that saccharine sentimentalism and giving modern stitchers the chance to say what's really on their minds. This fully illustrated book includes 33 patterns and easy-to-follow directions.
http://www.subversivecrossstitch.com/

"Urgent 2nd Class" Creating Curious Collage, Dubious Documents, and Other Art from Ephemera By Nick Bantock: Written for people of all artistic skill levels, the materials mentioned are all easily found and inexpensive, and the processes are simple enough to do at home. An inspirational guide to the simple artistic techniques which can alchemically transform ephemera into remarkable works.

"Drop Dead Cute" By Ivan Vartanian: A showcase of works from 10 cutting-edge female Japanese artists whose art combines pop culture with a thrilling personal mixture of sweetness and power. These artists blend aspects of manga, anime, and traditional art with their own idiosyncratic visions to create work that is international in appeal yet uniquely Japanese.

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Signup deadline:April 3rd!

WINNERS!!!
Sandra - Montezuma NM Skye - Eugene oregon
Terry - Norwalk Ca
Peter - Brisbane, Australia
Robert - Schenectady, NY