¹ū¶³“«Ć½ native and author Tim Allisā 2024 biography has been named one of the best biographies of the year by Foreward Reviews magazine. Published through ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Press, the book earned a Foreword INDIES gold award in the biography category.
āWe are grateful Tim brought this story, with exceptional prose and years of research, to ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Press for publication. Though the work of ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Press is done for the love of books, we appreciate this recognition,ā said Dr. Joshua Caffery, director of ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ Press and the .
Allisā detailing of Bendelās upbringing and lifeās work has previously received acclaim from Vogue, Vanity Fair and The Wall Street Journal. The book reflects the spirit of a larger-than-life innovator whose style and influence transformed the fashion industry from the turn of the 20th century to his passing in 1936.
Henri Bendel, Inc., the Manhattan-based store which defined modern retail, survived Bendel until its closure in 2019. The book features period photographs, illustrations, concept art and advertisements from the full 123-year history of the famous department store. It also highlights Bendelās connections to the ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ region and how his early years in Louisiana shaped his career.
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Read more about author Tim Allisā journey in chronicling Bendelās legacy here.