I was expecting a slow boat

[madbaker]

The wife's Christmas present arrived today. She knows about it - actually, she ordered it. It's a copy of an Italian costuming book that's all the rage right now.

The incredible thing about this? She ordered it from the Italian publisher. December 11.
The book was shipped - from Italy - on the 12th and arrived at our front door this morning. It's taken longer to get mail from across town than that! And they didn't charge anything beyond the cover price (converted)!

I told her she can't look at it because I have to wrap it up. So that she can pretend it's a surprise.
But now it's here!

Comments

[goldenstag.livejournal.com]

That's quite amazing ... that must've cost someone a bundle, or something got accidentally filed in the "ship it fast" pile. I've had things go quickly overseas, but not that fast. Usually a week or two is quick.

book?

[dame-cordelia.livejournal.com]

What is the book and is it in English?

Re: book?

[madbaker.livejournal.com]

Why, hello. The book is Moda a Firenze (Fashion in Florence) and has both Italian and English. It's apparently faboo - callistotoni brought hers over for the weekend and the wife almost didn't return it.

Re: book?

[roswtr.livejournal.com]

It's quite terrific. You can order it here: http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?ab~home

Search for Moda a Firenze.

[moira-ramsay.livejournal.com]

I am hoping for a Christmas Bonus to buy it myself. The book is fantastic.

[misagillian.livejournal.com]

Oh, THAT one - I have drooled over it a number of times. :) Great choice!