A warm inviting celebration of beloved keepsakes and the stories they hold. A set of old
apartment keys a pair of worn running shoes a declaration of love scribbled on a restaurant
receipt. Beautiful stories that celebrate the power an object can hold are at the heart of The
Heirloomist by photographer Shana Novak creator of the project of the same name dedicated to
documenting keepsakes and transforming them into uniquely meaningful works of art. The 100
objects featured here range from the everyday to the extraordinary. Treasured heirlooms to
their owners ordinary folks and cultural figures alike they hold remarkable stories such as:
Nora McInerny on the fork that began her relationship with her late husband. The sculpture that
inspired Christy Turlington to fight for maternal healthcare. The charm bracelet Nate Berkus
gifted his daughter in stylish family tradition. Rosanne Cash’s love for her children
represented by baby shoes. Andrew Zimmern’s inherited steel carving set that began a storied
career in food. Big or small expensive or humble we all have meaningful items with powerful
messages behind them. Celebratory sentimental and bursting with heart The Heirloomist offers
a glimpse into the treasures we hold dear and how they inform the stories of our lives.
HEARTWARMING GIFT: The stories attached to these heirlooms range from funny to moving and
everything in between. An artful and touching memory book it makes a sentimental gift for
Mother' s Day Father' s Day graduation housewarming or any special occasion. Also
perfect for anyone looking for unique stories. FOR FANS ART BOOKS LIKE HUMANS OF NEW YORK :
The Heirloomist contains dozens of striking portraits of seemingly ordinary objects along with
fascinating stories that will resonate with readers long after they' ve been read. The
ultimate coffee table book it is at once visually engaging and warmly entertaining. BASED ON
A BELOVED BRAND: Through her business and popular Instagram account of the same name
photographer Shana Novak turns treasured keepsakes into uniquely meaningful works of art. As
@theheirloomist Shana has become a living receptacle for her clients’ stories absorbing them
as she strives to capture the essence of what makes each keepsake special to its owner in her
photographs and sharing them with her strong audience of devoted followers. Perfect for: Fans
of The Heirloomist project and @theheirloomist social media accounts Lovers of found objects
and the stories behind them Photography enthusiasts and photography book collectors Anyone
seeking unique Mother' s Day or Father' s Day gifts Readers of the New Yorker and story
collections such as Humans of New York Advanced Style and Worn Stories
