[.ca] Tiaras: Past and Present (ISBN 1851773592)

They Go To Your Head!:
Having been fortunate enough to see the actual display this summer at the Victoria and Albert in London made me appreciate this book even more so. I had actually puchassed the book months before my trip and was therefore "preped" for what I was to see. The minute descriptions and rich illustrations in the book make it a perfect companion for the exhibit. And for those that love royalty and all of its trappings, there is no finer book. Close up views; intimate anecdotes; historical perspective; the provinance and present whereabouts of the pieces could not be better. No doubt about it, when you finish reading it (or constantly refer to it for sheer pleasure) the book -like the tiaras it describes-will go to your head!

Best of Past & Present:
I recived this book as a gift. It was one of two books on tiaras by G.C. Munn, this book gives you a look at what kind of Tiaras are being made and worn by todays Women. The Photos are of good quality and sharpness You can see the Craftmanship in each piece. If you ever wanted to have your own Tiara this is the closest thing to it.

Absolutely fabulous!:
So wonderful I had to buy copies for all my women freinds- and we can't shut up about it still. This is a nice overview of the tiara's form and history, and while it doesn't cover the serious art history that Munn's other big fat tiara book does, it's mighty pretty to look at. And it'll make girl a lot pickier about the rhinestone crowns she buys to go to dance clubs! I recommend this, and then buy yourself a few tiaras to wear with your jammies- every girl needs one or two ;-) .