Huffington Post style contributor Lesley M. M. Blume has come out with a book based on her popular column of the same name Let’s Bring Back. The book is “An Encyclopedia of Forgotten-Yet-Delightful, Chic, Useful, Curious, and Otherwise Commendable Things from Times Gone By.” This includes everything from Amulets to Zepplins, Hedge Mazes to Snuffboxes, Greta Garbo to Penny Loafers. Each entries describes the object or personality and gives a brief history of it. She also often provides some humorous commentary about why it should be brought back. The design of the small hardcover book is adorable with classic decorative type and borders and charming illustrations by Grady McFerrin. Pick up a copy here.

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