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In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs Hardcover – Illustrated, October 4, 2016

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“I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long.”
—Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers

Over 100 exceptional and influential women describe how they embraced their creative spirit, overcame adversity, and sparked a global movement of entrepreneurship. Media titans and ceramicists, hoteliers and tattoo artists, comedians and architects—taken together, these profiles paint a beautiful picture of what happens when we pursue our passions and dreams.
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“A triumphant compendium of interviews with more than 100 female entrepreneurs, from activists to designers to bakers. . . . The interviews are accompanied by stunning portraits of the women in their homes and work spaces.”
—Elle

“So inspiring!”
—Good Morning America

“One of the Ten Most Un-Put-Downable Reads of the Year”
—Essence
 
“Surprising, real, and illuminating.”
—Vogue.com

“Bonney continues to inspire as she offers what she calls ‘visibility for powerful women in business.’  Whether they’re artists, chefs, tattoo artists or writers, creative women of all colors, ages, sexualities and experience share their fears, mistakes and successes.”
—Los Angeles Times

“Bonney’s quietly radical, profoundly moving project brings together short interviews with a diverse group of women who share insight on their life’s work. . . . Gorgeous photographs reveal a kaleidoscope of joyful enterprise. Small business owners and poets, chefs and cartoonists, potters and musicians all give generous, humorous counsel to taking risks and following one’s heart. Their creativity is so inspiring that this book should be in every female’s possession, especially young girls in need of positive role models and old girls looking for a kick. Seeing women of so many ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities successfully living their dreams is totally uplifting.”
—Bust

“An invigorating and empowering collection of life-earned wisdom and practical advice.”
—Brainpickings.com
 
“It’s so refreshing to see new faces being featured.”
—Forbes.com
 
“Learn how to break the glass ceiling from one of the many talented self-starters profiled in Grace Bonney’s In the Company of Women. . . . Sage business advice.”
—Martha Stewart Living

"In the Company of Women tells the stories of more than 100 women who work for themselves—artists, writers, designers, chefs, musicians. [Author Grace Bonney] talks to established names like Eileen Fisher and Roxane Gay, and women who are just launching their fledgling careers. . . . [A] beautifully diverse range of voices, all of them weighing in on lessons they’ve learned, mistakes they've made, traits they're proud of, characteristics they admire in others and so on.”
—The Chicago Tribune

“This inspiring book encapsulates the stories of more than 100 creative women in the areas of design, visual arts, culinary arts, literature, and show business in short QAs about the lessons they’ve learned on their journeys to success.”
—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“An excellent source of inspiration for women (and men) of all ages.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“[This book] acts as a source of inspiration for anyone, regardless of gender, who’s running a business, or thinking about it.”
—Booklist, starred review

“Give the gift of empowerment with this inspiring compilation of interviews. . . . Wrap this up for a recent grad, creative mind, or anyone looking for a healthy dose of girl power.”
—RealSimple.com
 
 “Grace’s excellent book is full of empowering business advice from a diverse group of inspirational and talented women.”
—Martha Stewart
 
“Grace Bonney has given us our favorite icons, heroes, and bandit queens in one of the oldest living forms of communication: a book. Enjoy, dear readers, for each page turn is a meditation on the power of the Divine Feminine.”
—Jill Soloway, creator of Transparent
 
“These amazing stories will surely spark something deep within us all: the courage to dream and the fortitude to make those dreams happen.”
—Joanna Gaines, owner of Magnolia, host of HGTV’s Fixer Upper
 
“A joyful book that celebrates both the diversity of beauty and the beauty of diversity: in race, age, size, sexuality, and ways of thinking.”
—Hanya Yanagihara, New York Times bestselling author of A Little Life
 
“I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long.”
—Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers
 
“A world of insight from an array of intriguing, trailblazing women. And the photography is gorgeous!” —Padma Lakshmi, author of Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir
 
“I hope this book becomes an almanac that will continue to expound on the work and the lives of everyday cis, trans, and queer women and women of color who are building and becoming businesses, and that will remind other exceptional women that they are in good company.”
—Angelica Ross, founder of TransTech and star of Her Story

About the Author

Grace Bonney is the author of the bestselling books In the Company of Women and Design*Sponge at Home. Bonney is passionate about equity, inclusivity, and supporting all members of the creative community: she founded Design*Sponge, a daily website dedicated to the creative community, which reached nearly 2 million readers per day for 15 years (and is now officially archived in the Library of Congress); Good Company, a print magazine and podcast about creative entrepreneurs; and After the Jump, a podcast about creatives that has reached over 500,000 listeners per episode. Bonney lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her wife and their three pets. Find her on Instagram and Twitter at @designsponge.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artisan; Illustrated edition (October 4, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579655971
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579655976
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.11 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 1.13 x 10.38 inches
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Grace Bonney is the creator of Design*Sponge (www.designsponge.com), a daily Web site dedicated to home and product design. A native of Virginia Beach, Grace has worked as a contributing editor at publications like House & Garden, Domino, and Craft Magazine. In 2006 Grace founded the Design*Sponge Biz Ladies series, a traveling event designed to connect women running their own design-based businesses with free legal, financial, and marketing advice. She hosts a weekly radio show, "After the Jump" and founded a scholarship to support up and coming designers. She currently lives in Brooklyn and Ulster County, NY.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Current Favorite Book. :)
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
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I got this book because I found it at the library and could hardly bear to return it, I loved it so much! It's a format which is a quick read and provides instant inspiration and motivation. With individual profiles of women and large stand out quotations on each page, this book is great for when you only have a moment to glean something important before setting the book down due to the busier aspects of life. This is NOT a business how-to, so don't get it if that's what you're after. However, it does have personal thoughts on business and what helps the women included in this book to succeed.

The item arrived in GREAT shape, better than expected, and VERY quickly.
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Vada
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Coffee Table Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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High quality photos and motivational interviews of women from all sectors! I love to give this book as a gift to to women following their dreams.
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N. Cursley
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this inspiring book
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
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Inspiring & interesting. Beautifully presented. I particularly like seeing each artists studio playlist!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016
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Immediately upon learning Grace had put together this book, I couldn't wait to order it and start reading! Anna Rifle Bond is one of my greatest design heroines, and I was thrilled to see her inclusion in the book. As a designer, I couldn't help but love the soft texture of the cover with the debossed type, the solid pink inner cover, and the beautiful photo of Dana Tanamachi's studio. Ugh!!! My original intent was to read one interview each night before bed. NO CHANCE! Instead I read 15 last night and couldn't put it down. I suspect I will have to start reading this in the mornings rather than at night because it makes me so energized I just want to get up and design something. Thank you, Grace, for this lovely idea! This would be the perfect gift for any female creative :) On top of it all, the photography is beautiful and inspiring. I just absolutely love it.
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Jose and Assyah
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice stories from women of all colors and backgrounds
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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I took this book with me for a long period of time (I usually read a lot and quite fast), reading stories at one moment or another to motivate me and to feel that I am not alone.
I really enjoyed it, I took the time and I checked those amazing women’s companies and work. I also think it is important that we read about very different women in (mostly) the creative and artistic industry; because there was a time :) we really used to read about one kind of woman boss only (if we read about it) and it is difficult to identify when we are so different, thankfully it is not the case here. Nice book for women who want to launch their business or are feeling stuck and in need of inspiration.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Various Examples of Mentorship In Kindle Form
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016
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This kindlebook of In The Company of Women; Inspiration and Advice From Over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entreprenurs by Grace Bonney is a motivational/inspirational compilation. Women from various backgrounds and walks of life are featured along with very helpful/honest insights (such as one of the women making it clear that it is sometimes necessary andor not unusual for a person to endure mockery andor social isolation either from some of their family members, professional associates andor friends on their way to achieving their dreams/goals). Writer/Chef Klancy Miller, Artist/Photographer Lorna Simpson, Artist/Designer/Sculptor Wendy Maruyama, Artist/Author Maira Kalman, Interior Designer/Stylist/Author Sibella Court, Musician Neko Case, Textile Designers Hopie and Lily Stockman, Beauty Entrepreneur Miko Branch, Chef/Television Host Carla Hall, and many more women are featured in this detail packed kindlebook.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love this book for 100 different reasons.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
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I absolutely love this book for 100 different reasons. If you care about your sister, mother, daughter, grandmother, wife and auntie, this is the perfect gift to give. I have referred many to purchase this book. As I have given this book to a few ladies that could appreciate the insightful stories. I am able to pick a random page and read something that can place a smile on face. I love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love this book for 100 different reasons.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
I absolutely love this book for 100 different reasons. If you care about your sister, mother, daughter, grandmother, wife and auntie, this is the perfect gift to give. I have referred many to purchase this book. As I have given this book to a few ladies that could appreciate the insightful stories. I am able to pick a random page and read something that can place a smile on face. I love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for boss
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023
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Saw this in stores for a lot more money, great buy - good gift.
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Ladymary
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2023
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I am so glad i ordered this book, so many great women, read about one each day, great coffee table read. Everyone that comes picks it up and reads it.
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Mrs Patricia Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars A good buy, helpful content.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2024
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This was a birthday present for my daughter in law
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M J
3.0 out of 5 stars Does not include women in tech.
Reviewed in India on August 2, 2022
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Well if you're a woman entrepreneur in technology, or aspire to be one, you can skip this book as it includes only women entrepreneurs in arts and fashion mostly.
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Ana Arrieta
5.0 out of 5 stars Súper interesante
Reviewed in Mexico on November 21, 2019
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Llegó rapidísimo y está hermoso
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amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in Brazil on August 22, 2017
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This books is so inspiring! To know this many women's stories it was an amazing experience for me and make me feel confident.
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