I also do that sometimes I must say. But our Barnes and Nobles doesn't have everything.

still, it's a good idea. I should check there. Thanks!

I assume you took advantage of the Amazon "Look Inside" feature for a sneak preview? Barnes and Noble will sometimes show different pages so you can preview more of the book. I have not read any of them, but I checked them out using your links (then ended up buying a different book that was linked from one of the ones you are considering even though my to-be-read pile is already huge - whoops!!). Of the 3, I like the last 2 -- I didn't see anything "special" about the first one - the photos and decor looked pretty basic to me. The second one looked like the decor was a bit over the top, even for me (and I love craziness and color!), but I bet it would be a blast to read. And the third - I liked the formatting and font of the book and the decor pics looked gorgeous as well. Plus the cover looks super-cool.

Let us know which ones you end up getting...I'm tempted to get that third one myself.... *slaps self on nose and says "No. No more books" in a stern tone of voice*

Yes, I looked inside several times:)

The reviews praise the first one a lot, and also say it's very finely written. I love finely written.

Not easy:)

The third one reminds me that my boss was David Copperfield's designer for his residence in Las Vegas 20 years or so ago (I think he's moved since then). That would make me want the last one but would have no influence on you.

Of the other two, I like the second one better than the first, from what I can see on Amazon.

april, I haven't seen any of those books firsthand, but I've seen reviews for the Handegan and Kirke books.

I think if I were choosing titles for myself, based on those with the most "staying" power and also usefulness for me, I'd pick Handegan and Kirke, in that order. The Fulk book sounds like something I'd get from the library -- short-term fun, but not something to keep coming back to and worth the shelf space at home.

well it's late(( as I ordered the two last ones for now..

and I applied for Amazon credit card-to get a gift card from them upon becoming approved, because besides these three books I also had a huge art book in my cart that I saw in a store while traveling and fell in love but didn't buy then, thinking "If I'll remember it in a month and still want it-I'd get it cheaper on Amazon". Well I still want it, after a month, but it's not cheaper..))

So I put the huge art book and Handegan's book on my "get later" list..and we'll see how it goes. And when. And if.

Of course the wise thing would be to wait with all of these.

But then I'd break my tradition. And I kinda felt that's a good one to hold on to..this April.

Thank you so much everybody! I'll write my impressions after I read the books..hopefully soon.

Just so you know, around the holidays (usually Black Friday-ish, IIRC), Amazon issues a coupon where you can get a book for 30% off their already discounted prices. I keep a few expensive books saved in my cart all year waiting for that promotion to hit. Barnes and Noble does it as well (usually from Black Friday to Cyber Monday) -- between the two, that's how I get all my pricey books!

(Also, the Amazon credit card gives you 5% back on all your Amazon purchases -- I prefer to think of it as a 5% discount, LOL!)

yes, ikplatow, that's why I applied for the card, finally..:) I saw it gives 5% back.

had no idea about the coupon though. You've just opened my eyes. Really strange as I'm using Amazon for years..can it be they send it only to their credit card holders? Anyway..great info to know, thank you!