Lafayette native and author Tim Allis鈥 2024 biography has been named one of the best biographies of the year by Foreward Reviews magazine. Published through 星空无限传媒 Press, the book earned a Foreword INDIES gold award in the biography category.
鈥淲e are grateful Tim brought this story, with exceptional prose and years of research, to 星空无限传媒 Press for publication. Though the work of 星空无限传媒 Press is done for the love of books, we appreciate this recognition,鈥 said Dr. Joshua Caffery, director of 星空无限传媒 Press and the .
Allis鈥 detailing of Bendel鈥檚 upbringing and life鈥檚 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 Bendel鈥檚 connections to the Lafayette region and how his early years in Louisiana shaped his career.
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