We can certainly relate to Unplggd’s idea of “smarter homes, fewer wires.” After all, who wouldn’t like to use tech to make their home work smarter…yet without all that ug-ug-ugly wire-ishness? (Is that even a word?) Since we can relate, we’re happy they included our BookBook for iPad in their roundup of “iPad and Kindle Covers for the Literary Guru.”
In their words:
“If you’re looking to give someone a high quality leather case this is your best option. This case doubles as a stand, is made from a durable brown leather, and is designed to look like a book you just salvaged from a pirate ship or something. Come to think of it, this could also work well for any of your steampunk friends. It is also advertised as offering additional protection since your iPad is totally concealed within the case when its closed so no one would think to steal it. This fits both generations of the iPad.”
Get your BookBook here and bring that literary guru in your life to their grateful knees, why don’t you?
With Christmas only 25 days away, blogs all over the web are checking their lists for their favorite gifts to give this holiday season. The latest comes from The Art of Manliness, a blog that dedicates itself to “reviving the lost art of manliness.” Among their “manly, useful, and classic” gift suggestions (that include everything from wilderness survival training courses to a vintage Swiss Army flashlight) is our very own BookBook for iPad! In their words:
“If you’re a man fond of scotchy, scotch, scotch, leather-bound books, and the smell of rich mahogany a la Ron Burgundy, then might we suggest the Book Book iPad case to protect your iPad? The Book Book case is designed to make your iPad look like an old, leather-bound book you’d find in the distinguished library of a gentleman scholar. The case zips up to protect your iPad when you’re not using it. The Book Book’s real book feel will make reading on your iPad even more enjoyable.”
Uncover that inner Anchorman by picking up your very own BookBook for iPad (or iPhone and even MacBook) just in time for Christmas from Twelve South. Start shopping early and get it to your door with free ground shipping for a limited time.
World famous fashion designer and icon Anna Sui has put her own touch on our BookBook…and you can have it in your hot little hands this spring. The Anna Sui BookBook hit the catwalk in NYC, bringing a certain tech buzz to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (aka New York Fashion Week) last month. Chip Chick made sure to point it out to her readers:
“Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week might be coming to a close, but along side her Spring 2012 collection, Anna Sui has taken to the runway to debut and preview a new Special Edition iPad and Macbook Case. Anna Sui has actually collaborated with TwelveSouth to introduce theAnna Sui BookBook. The Anna Sui BookBook combines Anna’s signature look to TwelveSouth’s style of cases that resemble old books. These news cases are made of distressed leather covers with layers of purple and black, including a romantic swirls frame for the cover.
Anna Sui’s signature butterfly and rose icons with gold leaf prints are also used to highlight the spine. Meanwhile, on the inside, the iPad and MacBook cases come with the same safety aspects of every TwelveSouth bookBook, including a strong spine, a padded interior, hardback book covers on both sides to make for safe storage, and dual zippers that are made to look like bookmarks.”
Jump the line and get on the list for up-to-the-minute info on this highly anticipated fashion + tech collaboration: The Anna Sui BookBook can be yours this spring.
We’ve heard from a number of ministers, priests, and rabbis about how our BookBook for iPad makes using an iPad in the pulpit more palatable. After all, some of the best apps out there are downright evangelical and so useful for sermons. So when Brandon Early of Youth Ministry Geek reached out with his review, we thought we’d share his thoughts with you. In his words:
“Twelvesouth’s BookBook is not the lightest or thinnest but its vintage appearance and feel are awesome and as a speaker it is comfortable to teach from. I serve at a four generational church and I find that the BookBook conceals my iPad in a way that is less distracting to those around me. In the past I have been confronted for texting during church when I was actually reading my iPhone Bible. Now with BookBook no one knows I am on my iPad and I can get my Bejeweled on…jk. For some of you this may not be a big deal but for others this could be the cover you have been looking for.”
He also mentions that our BookBook for iPad looks traditional enough that it can be used for all kinds of pastoral events — weddings, funerals, hospital visits. And while some might scorn the idea of an iPad for a hospital visit, some might say that a quick round of Angry Birds — or the ability to read lots of books without toting them around — makes a perfect gift for someone who is recovering from surgery.
Thinking of getting an iPad for your tech-obsessed youth minister? Consider BookBook for iPad the perfect accompaniment.
We really love to see people re-imaginging our products to make them their own. If you follow our blog, you’ve seen some examples of our BookBook for MacBook, BookBook for MacBook Air, and BookBook for iPad being modified by leather craftsmen to become notable tomes like a book of spells.
And now here’s another fresh approach to BookBook DIY. Scription, a Hong Kong-based blog written by Patrick Ng about all things stationary and cool, decided to take matters into his own hands when it comes to getting a camera hole on the BookBook for iPhone. (Notably he also puts a stylus into the credit card pocket, too.)
He did a great job — take a peek!
You can read more here about his conversion. If you’ve modified a BookBook in any way, we’d love to hear from you. Shoot us an email to marketing (at) twelve south (dot) com and tell us all about it!
We haven’t yet seen BookBook for iPhone modified with a book title. Get yours here, and see how you can make BookBook for iPhone your own! In stock and ships free in the US…but you’ll want to act fast!
Twelve South and Anna Sui Preview Special Edition BookBook Case for iPad and MacBook at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
New York, NY, September 15, 2011 — Twelve South has collaborated with leading fashion designer Anna Sui to introduce the Anna Sui BookBook, which previewed exclusively at the Anna Sui Spring 2012 show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York last night. The new Anna Sui BookBook will be available for iPad and MacBook in Spring 2012. More information and images are available at twelvesouth.com/annasui.
The Anna Sui BookBook brings Anna’s distinctive look to the forefront of this iPad and MacBook case. Unique to this version are distressed leather covers in layers of purple and black, and a black velvety interior. Romantic swirls frame the lavender covers. Signature Anna Sui butterfly and rose icons with gold leaf prints highlight the spine. These features will be immediately recognizable as part of Anna Sui’s signature design known around the world. Like other BookBooks, each Anna Sui BookBook is hand-distressed, ensuring that no two are exactly alike.
While the Anna Sui BookBook has its own unique style, the protection of iPad and MacBook remains a top priority. The Anna Sui BookBook comes standard with all the safety aspects of every BookBook: a strong spine, a padded interior, hardback book covers on both sides to make for safe storage, and dual zippers that invoke the look of bookmarks. And like all BookBooks, there is additional security in storing your Apple products in a case that appears to be an old classic tome.
“We’re thrilled to announce a partnership with Anna Sui. We look forward to bringing very compelling fashion forward technology accessories to Anna Sui fans and Twelve South customers across the globe,” said Leigh Ann Green, co-founder of Twelve South.
One of the benefits of BookBook is that it lets people express their own personal style and stand out from a sea of black iPad and MacBook cases. When it becomes available in Spring of 2012, all eyes in the coffee shops and classrooms will be on the people carrying the Anna Sui BookBook for iPad and MacBook. The new Anna Sui BookBook will be available for iPad and MacBook in Spring 2012. More info and images can be found at twelvesouth.com/annasui.
It’s always a pleasure to read anything in The Washington Post lately that *isn’t* about the debt ceiling. So it was indeed a thrill to open up the WP Magazine this weekend (which locals receive on Saturday, but which appears to the rest of the nation on Sunday) to see that this week’s Trend Report featured none other than our BookBook.
Holly E. Thomas, arbiter of uniquely good taste that she is, chose BookBook among five great things she’s come across lately…and we’re honored! Here’s what she had to say:
“Camouflage your shiny new MacBook Pro, iPad or MacBook Air in something decidedly old-school with the BookBook from Twelve South. The hardback leather cases are designed to look like antique tomes, blending in on a coffee table or bookshelf, while keeping your tech treasures safe. $69.99-$99.99 at Anthropologie (5402C Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, 301-652-1056) and www.twelvesouth.com.”
It’s true, people — our BookBook is indeed for sale at Washington’s Anthropologie. If that’s not power to the people, we don’t know what is! Get your own BookBook here, for iPad/iPad 2, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air…or of course, for your iPhone (new!).
Seems like it was only yesterday that kids across the country were taking their final exams and getting ready for that coveted summer break from school. But with the new school year now only a month away, CBS Los Angeles has chosen its favorite products to add to those back-to-school shopping lists that will make sure the kids have the latest and greatest gear on their first day back. Among this years “Coolest Back-to-School Gear” is our very own BookBook for iPad 2!
In their words: Are you nostalgic for the days when kids carried actual paper books? Design company Twelve South can help you with that. Their BookBook handmade leather cases are designed to protect iPads from the clumsiest of children, yet they look like a beautifully bound book.
Customized BookBooks are quickly becoming a popular option for many Twelve South fans inspired by our vintage cases for MacBooks and iPads. We’ve seen BookBooks re-imagined into classic stories like Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, but fan and BookBook owner Dave Ousley had an idea for his own inspired novel.
In his words:
“I used a local company called San Diego Bookbinding. It was a really nice guy that works out of his garage and only charged $25. Thank you for providing the correct font (which is Times New Roman, in case you’re wondering) and here is the result:
The first line was intentionally left distressed. I used my name as the author and my birth year as the publish date. I’m very happy with the result.
Thanks for a really cool iPad case!”
Thanks for reaching out, Dave. Great attention to detail for wanting your cover to match the original “BookBook” lettering on the spine! Looks very cool.
Earlier this month, iLounge released its comprehensive iPad 2 Buyers’ Guide… with an iDesign feature on our own Andrew Green, co-founder and Creative Director of Twelve South.
The Twelve South feature is on pages 84-87 (we did say it was comprehensive!).
Download your copy today here, and you’ll be in the know — before you know it — on all things iPad 2.
