Love Is... [Hardcover]

Kim Casali (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2004

First published in "The Los Angeles Times in 1970, "Love Is... began as Kim Casali's private love notes to her husband but grew into a worldwide sensation, appearing in newspapers in more than 50 countries and becoming in the process an icon of the 1970s.
This new "Love Is... book is part of a major relaunch of the unforgettable brand, which is already back in successful T-shirt and slipper lines. The cartoons have nostalgic and kitsch appeal for baby boomers, while younger generations, fascinated by '70s pop culture, will also be won over by Casali's simple truths about relationships. In addition to 365 of the most memorable "Love Is... cartoons, the book contains the romantic story behind the phenomenon, the first drawing ever published, and an introduction by Kim Casali's son. With a satin cover featuring a die-cut heart, this charming volume makes a foolproof Valentine's Day gift.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Kim Casali, a New Zealand native, began making drawings for her husband-to-be in California in 1967. The Los Angeles Times picked up the drawings for publication, and "Love is..." became a syndicated cartoon in 1970. It went on to appear in newspapers in 50 countries.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810949407
• ISBN-13: 978-0810949409
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #452,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars not a set of note cards as the editor suggests, March 24, 2005

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MOMOF5RUNTS "deboltt" (out in the sticks USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Love Is... for Her (Paperback)

This is a cute paperback version of the hardcover cartoon collection that is also sold on Amazon. Amazon has done a lousy job with thier item descriptions and you never know what you are ordering anymore.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A trip down memory lane..., November 20, 2009

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Book Worm (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Love Is...A Wild Ride (Hardcover)

My wife and I have been loving perusing Kim Casali's cartoons...we both remember them from the 70s and each one makes us smile.

My only complaint is the thin paper, but for the price, one can't really complain.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love~, October 20, 2008

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Denise Chang "Boop-Opp-A-Doop" (Everywhere) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love Is... (Hardcover)

I remember seeing these cartoon drawings when I was a kid and I thought it was cute but not understanding the meaning of these cartoon. I almost forgot about these drawings until I came across one of the "Love is..." book when I was surfing the Amazon.com website. I did more search on all Kim's "Love is..." books and have collected them all. It brings back lots memories of my childhood and made me full in love with the book even more. This is a very good book about love, which a lot of people have seems to be forgotten.