Esquire's Big Black Book at newstands?

[Matt Crunk]

Does anyone know if Esquire Magazine's Big Black Book is going to be available in bookstores this year, or by online order only?
I've seen ads to order it from their website, but I asked at Barnes & Noble last night and they had no information on the 2009 edition.

IMHO it's about the only thing decent Esquire has put out in recent years and I haven't missed a copy so far.

 

[Nighthawk]

I believe that I saw it on the newstand at Borders weekend before last in Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

NH

 

[Bruce Wayne]

It is at the Borders near me as well as both B & N.

 

[J. Musler]

Yeah, I picked mine up a few weeks ago at a local grocer.

 

[John in Covina]

May I ask, what the heck is this big black book by Esquire?
I really don't know anything about it.[huh]
What is the contents, theme, etc that makes it desireable?

 

[J. Musler]

Truth is, I was not too thrilled by it. It's basically a thicker Esquire magazine that (oddly enough) is silver, not black. It's contents are mostly fashion, some fashion tips, lots of watches it seems, and a focus on winter wear.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Truth is, I was not too thrilled by it. It's basically a thicker Esquire magazine that (oddly enough) is silver, not black. It's contents are mostly fashion, some fashion tips, lots of watches it seems, and a focus on winter wear.

The first one they made a year or two ago was black, then red, then white (or light blue, I don't recall 100%), now silver. I believe it comes out every six months. Once in the spring, & again in the fall.

 

[Son_of_Atropos]

Is the Big Black Book like Esquire's Handbook for Hosts or Esquire's Encyclopedia of 20th Century Men's Fashions? Anyone familiar with the above mentioned books?

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Is the Big Black Book like Esquire's Handbook for Hosts or Esquire's Encyclopedia of 20th Century Men's Fashions? Anyone familiar with the above mentioned books?

It is sort of like the encyclopedia in that it gives you tips on what pairs good with what (clothing & otherwise), it gives you etiquette guidelines on what to do when certian situations arise. For example, you suddenly discover that you have bad breath at a social gathering. You shoudl down a six ounce glass of water with a big wedge of lemon squeezed into it ( I know first hand that this works). In one of the issues it told you what common household items you shoudl use to remove what stains.

Thanx!!!
Charlie

 

[Carlisle Blues]

The Big Black Book is a style manual for men created by the editors of Esquire. It’s meant to be an entertaining guide to understanding the facets of modern fashion and social behavior. Beginning in 2009, the big Black Book will be issued twice a year, in both the spring and fall.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

It is sort of like the encyclopedia ...

No, it isn't. Esquire's Encyclopedia of 20th Century Men's Fashions does not "give tips on what pairs well with what." It chronicles the history of men's clothing, shoes and accessories from 1900 to 1973.


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[Bruce Wayne]

No, it isn't. Esquire's Encyclopedia of 20th Century Men's Fashions does not "give tips on what pairs well with what." It chronicles the history of men's clothing, shoes and accessories from 1900 to 1973.


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My mistake.