Enid

$24.00

From small town Texas to 5th Avenue New York. The story of Enid Collins and her beloved box handbags.

By Jeep Collins.

This is the story of Enid Collins, the famed handbag designer of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. The setting is Spring Valley Ranch, the 400 acres of rugged but beautiful land that she and husband Frederic Collins bought sight unseen in order to pursue a dream of ranching — a dream that wasn’t to be. Instead, out of their need to survive, they did what they knew how to do, they made things.

In many ways, their remote and rugged lives were far from ours today. In other ways, they were not that different. They succeeded, they struggled, they lived. We begin as spectators watching from a distance but through this story we are beckoned closer — to see what they saw and, indeed, read their journaled thoughts.

Through this human story you are invited to examine your own life, to question. You are invited to a place of deeper meaning and purpose.

From small town Texas to 5th Avenue New York. The story of Enid Collins and her beloved box handbags.

By Jeep Collins.

This is the story of Enid Collins, the famed handbag designer of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. The setting is Spring Valley Ranch, the 400 acres of rugged but beautiful land that she and husband Frederic Collins bought sight unseen in order to pursue a dream of ranching — a dream that wasn’t to be. Instead, out of their need to survive, they did what they knew how to do, they made things.

In many ways, their remote and rugged lives were far from ours today. In other ways, they were not that different. They succeeded, they struggled, they lived. We begin as spectators watching from a distance but through this story we are beckoned closer — to see what they saw and, indeed, read their journaled thoughts.

Through this human story you are invited to examine your own life, to question. You are invited to a place of deeper meaning and purpose.

Reader Reviews

“Enid is a wonderful story, told by her son, of a woman who influenced style and fashion for generations. She was bold. She was creative. Be encouraged by reading about her grit and determination - and be inspired by her faith.” — Kathy from Texas

“I’m just to page 34, but already I’ve stopped several times to just appreciate the love that is evident in your storytelling. You have no idea how wonderful it is to learn the life story of someone I admired so much based simply on the feelings that these special purses engendered. Thank you for this gift.” — Rayne from California

“Holding this book is like holding a Collins bag!” — Barbara from Texas

“Enid is WONDERFUL!! I read it in two days, couldn’t put it down! THANK YOU, Jeep!!” — Silvi from Texas

 

Details

The book itself has been thoughtfully designed and produced. We created something that is comfortable to handle and consume; a well designed book should be effortless and should get out of the way of the story within. The textured cover is soft and flexible yet the french flaps give it a substantial feel. It features a gold stamped title on front and spine. The interior pages are opaque and lightly textured. Overall, it is tactile and supple for the most enjoyable reading experience. When you're not reading, it will beautifully adorn a table or shelf.

  • Printed in Austin, Texas.

  • 288 pages. French flap paperback.

  • ISBN: 978-0-578-83683-6

Books ordered through this website will be signed by the Jeep, the author.

Ships same or next business day.