Question about the book "Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury"

[mbamom0103]

Yes, I know, I am WAY behind the times - I just became a LV enthusiast less than a year ago, and just learned about this amazing book! I want one in the worst way! I have checked ebay and there isn't one currently listed (they recently sold two for around $220), but everywhere else I look (amazon, Barnes & Noble...), the book is listed anywhere from $400 to $700! I read the thread from last January where many people were getting them on amazon for around $80, and the boutiques had them for $135, so I don't want to pay $400+ if I can help it! Any ideas where I might find one online for a better price? I'd be willing to pay approx. $200, but not $400-$700ush:. Any ideas would be much appreciated, as I am dying to get this book, both for an incredible coffee table item, as well as to learn all I can about LV - I'm addicted! Thanks so much!

 

[Member 46187]

Id love to know also! thanks for starting the thread

 

[LABAG]

try NM (oN LINE) I GOT MINE FOR 125.00 LAST YEAR.

 

[Addy]

Contact your local LV - they ordered one for me

 

[chloe.f.puff]

Isn't it out of print? I'd like one too, but not at handbag prices!

 

[ValleyO]

Contact your local LV - they ordered one for me

WHAT?!?! I asked my SA a few months ago and she said they only had 2 left in the system and they were banged=up display models. Maybe I need to call a mainland store....

btw they went for $125 in the boutiques

 

[Addy]

WHAT?!?! I asked my SA a few months ago and she said they only had 2 left in the system and they were banged=up display models. Maybe I need to call a mainland store....

btw they went for $125 in the boutiques

This was a few months ago - none at Canadian boutique so SM ordered one for me... I have no idea where she ordered it from

 

[ArmCandyLuvr]

try NM (oN LINE) I GOT MINE FOR 125.00 LAST YEAR.

They don't have The Birth of Modern Luxury at NM Online, but they do have the "Icons" book for those who are interested:
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod41340017&parentId=cat4170732&masterId=cat9160741&index=1&cmCat=cat000000cat000553cat3520777cat9160741cat4170732

 

[Westie LV'er]

Amazon has "Icons" for $12.89 in stock right now.

 

[mbamom0103]

Thank you for the information! I ordered "Icons" online, and will look forward to receiving that soon! I will just keep an eye out for "The Birth of Modern Luxury" and will hopefully come across a reasonably-priced copy one of these days! Thanks, again!

 

[lvfanaddict]

i paid $300 and sold it for $250. if you find something cheaper, please let us know. but as far as i know they really are going for big bucks nowadays since they're out of print.

 

[TVluvsLV]

I bought it off ebay a year ago for about $100.

I would call LV first, then just watch ebay...

 

[gelbergirl]

I got my Birth of Modern Luxury a couple of months ago. I suggest letting an SA at the LV Boutique know you really really really want one. Who knows, maybe a return will come in.

I tried to buy the display book at Neiman Marcus Short Hills, but they would not because it was display/used, and they have standards for what customers walk out with. I didn't mind, but they said no.

I finally found it on eBay for $375. It was actually a charity auction raising funds for Linda Blair's Animal Charity, so at least the money went to the animals, not someone who is just turning a book around for profit. It was still wrapped and perfect.

The book is really good, to browse thru, and for a coffee table item.

 

[photoobsessive]

out of print, according to 866

good luck

 

[mbamom0103]

Thank you all for the information! I was patient, and just won one on ebay for $199! I can't wait to receive it! I just got "Icons" last week, and while it is a nice book, it just didn't have as much history and pics of the various lines as I wanted. So... now I will enjoy this new-to-me, educational addition to my LV family! Thanks again!