thepurplebook 2005: The Definitive Guide to Exceptional Online Shopping [Paperback]

Hillary Mendelsohn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Purple Book: The Definitive Guide to Exceptional Online Shopping | Publication Date: September 28, 2004

thepurplebook 2005 Edition is your guide to the crème de la crème of online shopping--more than 1,600 of the best shopping sites the web has to offer! Each listing includes an overall site review, and quick-reference icons to evaluate the site's service, selection, and ease-of-use, as well as multiple indexes to help quickly locate specific products, companies, websites, or keywords.

Chapters are broken down into 19 user-friendly categories, including:
*Art & Collectibles
*Gadgets & Electronics
*Weddings
*Travel
*Pets
*Epicurean
*Men's Apparel
*Women's Apparel
*Shoes & Accesories
*Health & Beauty
*Travel & Outdoors
*And many more!

With updated reviews and even higher standards, thepurplebook 2005 Edition continues to be the most authoritative, user-friendly guide to online shopping that has ever been available--and with its gorgeous, two color design, thepurplebook is great for gift-buying...and gift-giving!

Editorial Reviews

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thepurplebook 2005 Edition is your guide to the crème de la crème of online shopping--more than 1,600 of the best shopping sites the web has to offer! Each listing includes an overall site review, and quick-reference icons to evaluate the site's service, selection, and ease-of-use, as well as multiple indexes to help quickly locate specific products, companies, websites, or keywords.

Chapters are broken down into 19 user-friendly categories, including:
*Art & Collectibles
*Gadgets & Electronics
*Weddings
*Travel
*Pets
*Epicurean
*Men's Apparel
*Women's Apparel
*Shoes & Accesories
*Health & Beauty
*Travel & Outdoors
*And many more!

With updated reviews and even higher standards, thepurplebook 2005 Edition continues to be the most authoritative, user-friendly guide to online shopping that has ever been available--and with its gorgeous, two color design, thepurplebook is great for gift-buying...and gift-giving!

About the Author

Hillary Mendelsohn is the author/founder/editor-in-chief of thepurplebook, which she created to help overwhelmed online shoppers like herself. She lives in California.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Bantam; Rev Upd edition (September 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553382837
• ISBN-13: 978-0553382839
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,018,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Shopper's Dream Book!, October 26, 2004

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Lily Heron (Beverly Hills, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: thepurplebook 2005: The Definitive Guide to Exceptional Online Shopping (Paperback)

I got last year's Purple Book just in time for holiday shopping and it was unbelievably helpful. But the new 2005 edition is so much BETTER! I am a shopaholic but without time to hit the malls so I'm addicted to online shopping. For me, the Purple Book makes it easy and safe. I can research best buys, hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind items, etc. They have very specific categories so you don't waste time looking at sites that don't fit your needs - or your wallet! Descriptions are VERY detailed so you know just what to expect at each site. Plus they rate the sites for you. The whole book is really comprehensive, but laid out in an easy-to-read style so you don't feel overwhelmed. With Christmas just around the corner, The Purple Book is exactly what us hardcore shoppers need!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST INTERNET SHOPPING GUIDE I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!, October 25, 2004

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E. Singer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: thepurplebook 2005: The Definitive Guide to Exceptional Online Shopping (Paperback)

The Purple Book is an amazing resource and time-saver for Net shopping. It has organized 1,600 of the best internet shopping sites into an easy to use format --- and makes finding what you need quick and painless. I use it everyday! A must have for the upcoming holiday season!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Internet Shoppers Book of Books, November 6, 2004

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S. Houser (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: thepurplebook 2005: The Definitive Guide to Exceptional Online Shopping (Paperback)

After buying the PURPLEBOOK last year and finding it so helpful, I had to buy the 2005 edition of THEPURPLEBOOK. It is superb! I do not like to shop and am idea challenged, so this is the perfect answer. I love the way the book is so easy to use. Its' wealth of information about online shopping sites is unsurpassed. I am able to go to a category and find a source with great ease. It is also a wonderful tool to get great ideas by looking through the book, reading the detailed information and then going to the designated sources. The information is reliable and up to date. What a wonderful treasure and now I can truly "let my fingers do the walking." A BEST BUY!