Chatting Books Online Day 334 . Today’s recommended book is Mardi Gras in New Orleans : an illustrated history by Arthur Hardy .
There has been a lot of talk these days about what an unusual Carnival season we are having this year . With that going on it brings up conversations and curiosities of past Mardi Gras celebrations . Who better to cover this subject than Arthur Hardy who has spent 45 years researching Mardi Gras celebrations , covering them for the news and publishing his annual Mardi Gras guide . This beautiful hardcover book is the ultimate resource for all things Mardi Gras with over 350 vintage and contemporary illustrations , over 60,000 words of text , a section on Mardi Gras definitions of terms , a Q&A section and so much more covering 144 pages of text in this beautiful hardcover book. This book is a treasure trove of information and is the perfect book to grace your coffee table through the season and your bookshelf year round providing answers and pictures to bring at least a little Mardi Gras into this odd year .
Hardcover , 144 pages , sells for $35 a copy .
To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you .Now Mask Up and have a Happy Mardi Gras !
