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Nasty Galaxy
From Sophia Amoruso, the New York Times –bestselling author of #GIRLBOSS , a lushly illustrated embodiment of the collective spirit of the Nasty Gal brand, Sophia’s own personal brand, and girlbosses everywhere, with a foreword by Courtney Love. this is not a style book. It’s not about how to mix prints—it’s about how to leave yours on everything you touch.
Highly graphic and visual, filled with illustrations, photos and short essays, Nasty Galaxy is part scrapbook, part inspo-journey, with moments of frivolity scattered throughout. Tactical and entertaining, envelope-pushing and conventional, surprising and refreshingly straightforward, Nasty Galaxy is a dive into Sophia’s philosophies on work, relationships, balance, friendships, and more. It is a celebration of her roots in vintage clothing, punk attitude, fringe characters, and don't-give-a-fuck thought leadership.
Nasty Galaxy is Amoruso’s newest life bible, approaching style, music, philosophy, and advice in the same way #GIRLBOSS approached business—unconventionally. Oversized and in full color, this is the newest, coolest, must-have accessory.
Highly graphic and visual, filled with illustrations, photos and short essays, Nasty Galaxy is part scrapbook, part inspo-journey, with moments of frivolity scattered throughout. Tactical and entertaining, envelope-pushing and conventional, surprising and refreshingly straightforward, Nasty Galaxy is a dive into Sophia’s philosophies on work, relationships, balance, friendships, and more. It is a celebration of her roots in vintage clothing, punk attitude, fringe characters, and don't-give-a-fuck thought leadership.
Nasty Galaxy is Amoruso’s newest life bible, approaching style, music, philosophy, and advice in the same way #GIRLBOSS approached business—unconventionally. Oversized and in full color, this is the newest, coolest, must-have accessory.
272 pages, Hardcover
Published October 4, 2016
About the author
Sophia Amoruso
17 books996 followersSophia Amoruso turned her hobby selling vintage clothing on eBay into Nasty Gal, one of the fastest growing companies in America. Her rise has been covered by major media like The New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, Inc., and The Wall Street Journal, and she has a devoted following on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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October 6, 2016
"Dream Collaborators:
1.) The Virgin Mary
2.) Joan of Arc
3.) Mary Magdalene
4.) Bianca Jagger
5.) Marie Antoinette
6.) Cleopatra
7.) Yoko Ono
8.) Medusa
9.) Michele Lamy
10.) Betty Davis
11.) Patty Hearst"
Excerpt from "Nasty Galaxy"
^^^ THIS!!!
You remember when everyone was super excited for the Alexa Chung "It" book to come out? Remember when you leafed through it at Barnes and Nobles or even better Urban Outfitters (cause thats where hip girls shop for hip books) for maybe tops ten minutes because it was completely disappointing. "It" was so contrived and the cool hip girl you thought Alexa was, was really just another basic bitch who thought reading Lolita and watching Natalie Portman movies was edgy. Listen, I am a basic bitch at times and have read Lolita and love me some Natalie anytime, but for real… all of us girls have done that. Chung's book left us feeling cheated to say the least.
Yeah, well if you want what you thought you were getting in Chung's books, look no further because Sophia Amoruso just gave us what we all wanted in "Nasty Galaxy".
This memoir/inspirational book is so beyond kickass and any other annoying hip adjective you can interest anywhere. Because it is all that and more. Sophia is unapologetically herself and she wants you to be too. I originally was going to borrow this from the library but happened to see it at B&N while making the weekly book trek. It was completely sealed because as told to me by the B&N bookseller, it had 'Mature Content'. Meaning I wasn't getting a quick leaf through in the store. Funny, a lot of books on bookshelves in bookstores and libraries could frighten any parent that has a curious child with a wondering brain. Actually, just swing by the newsstand and nothing there is censored? Whatever. I bought it anyways. Since I saw the cover in publisher catalogs and magazines hyping it's upcoming release, I had to look through it. First off, Sophia dressed up as an astronaut on the front and back covers? Hi, thank you! Sally Ride was my hero growing up and looking at that image of Sophia brought back those memories from my childhood and reminding me that even if I didn't become an astronaut as an adult, we can still celebrate the ladies that paved the way for us past, present, and future.
Once I got home and unwrapped the plastic wrap, I dove right in and I am not disappointed that I purchased this at all. In fact, had I just received this book as a loan from the library, I know I would have returned it immediately and run out for my own copy. It's that good. Great pictures, with Sophia's favorites records and lyrics from said records and artists scattered throughout the book. Scattered throughout are "Bad Bitches of _____" (music or film) that share with us women that didn't go quietly. Nor should you in the lesson of this book. Be loud, but respectful but bottom line, be you. Sophia shares personal photos from her home and what special items in her home not only inspire her but also things that she connects to on a personal level may it be a piece of mail from a friend or a family member's sculpture of a monk. It really is relatable. Pictures from Nasty Girl past marketing campaigns are adde without making it feel like you are being sold Nasty Gal clothing. More, if felt like more nostalgia from Sophia's time with her company. She models some of her favorite vintage pieces which had me salivating. Love seeing how she throws together some really beautiful outfits out of vintage pieces. Some of the best pieces are not only co-workers but other Lady Bosses from various different companies. This book isn't just about Nasty Gal, but rather celebrating women for who they are and whatever their taste are. What can you ask for when we are over saturated with the media telling us we should dress this way, be that way, etc, etc. Sophia celebrates each of us individually while also making it a point to learn about the women around you. Be inspired but also inspire others.
I haven't read Sophia's original #GirlBoss yet, but after reading this book I am running out to get her first book.
Oh and random side note that really has nothing to do with the book per say… Honestly there wasn't anything in my eyes that was so controversial in terms of nudity or anything else such as that… that really isn't censored as said previously on the newsstand items. Just flip open any European fashion magazine and it's the same deal. Those don't have plastic wraps around them, but you know we have to protect the children from every exploring the world around them or maybe even better having a parent that actually pays attention to what their child may be looking out. For crying out loud, my parents had this huge coffee table book by "Life" magazine that showcased it's most historical moments be it birth, violence in the 60's, monks during themselves alive, couples embracing naked in a pool, war scenes with people dying as the pictures are taken. I used to look at that book as a young kid. Like six years old. My parents loved that I loved to leaf through it and ask them questions about this or that. Maybe having a doodle of a tampon or so tongue and cheek humor is bad? Right, no!
I recommend this book to just about any one who loves reading about women that take charge and are not afraid to go quietly in the night.
1.) The Virgin Mary
2.) Joan of Arc
3.) Mary Magdalene
4.) Bianca Jagger
5.) Marie Antoinette
6.) Cleopatra
7.) Yoko Ono
8.) Medusa
9.) Michele Lamy
10.) Betty Davis
11.) Patty Hearst"
Excerpt from "Nasty Galaxy"
^^^ THIS!!!
You remember when everyone was super excited for the Alexa Chung "It" book to come out? Remember when you leafed through it at Barnes and Nobles or even better Urban Outfitters (cause thats where hip girls shop for hip books) for maybe tops ten minutes because it was completely disappointing. "It" was so contrived and the cool hip girl you thought Alexa was, was really just another basic bitch who thought reading Lolita and watching Natalie Portman movies was edgy. Listen, I am a basic bitch at times and have read Lolita and love me some Natalie anytime, but for real… all of us girls have done that. Chung's book left us feeling cheated to say the least.
Yeah, well if you want what you thought you were getting in Chung's books, look no further because Sophia Amoruso just gave us what we all wanted in "Nasty Galaxy".
This memoir/inspirational book is so beyond kickass and any other annoying hip adjective you can interest anywhere. Because it is all that and more. Sophia is unapologetically herself and she wants you to be too. I originally was going to borrow this from the library but happened to see it at B&N while making the weekly book trek. It was completely sealed because as told to me by the B&N bookseller, it had 'Mature Content'. Meaning I wasn't getting a quick leaf through in the store. Funny, a lot of books on bookshelves in bookstores and libraries could frighten any parent that has a curious child with a wondering brain. Actually, just swing by the newsstand and nothing there is censored? Whatever. I bought it anyways. Since I saw the cover in publisher catalogs and magazines hyping it's upcoming release, I had to look through it. First off, Sophia dressed up as an astronaut on the front and back covers? Hi, thank you! Sally Ride was my hero growing up and looking at that image of Sophia brought back those memories from my childhood and reminding me that even if I didn't become an astronaut as an adult, we can still celebrate the ladies that paved the way for us past, present, and future.
Once I got home and unwrapped the plastic wrap, I dove right in and I am not disappointed that I purchased this at all. In fact, had I just received this book as a loan from the library, I know I would have returned it immediately and run out for my own copy. It's that good. Great pictures, with Sophia's favorites records and lyrics from said records and artists scattered throughout the book. Scattered throughout are "Bad Bitches of _____" (music or film) that share with us women that didn't go quietly. Nor should you in the lesson of this book. Be loud, but respectful but bottom line, be you. Sophia shares personal photos from her home and what special items in her home not only inspire her but also things that she connects to on a personal level may it be a piece of mail from a friend or a family member's sculpture of a monk. It really is relatable. Pictures from Nasty Girl past marketing campaigns are adde without making it feel like you are being sold Nasty Gal clothing. More, if felt like more nostalgia from Sophia's time with her company. She models some of her favorite vintage pieces which had me salivating. Love seeing how she throws together some really beautiful outfits out of vintage pieces. Some of the best pieces are not only co-workers but other Lady Bosses from various different companies. This book isn't just about Nasty Gal, but rather celebrating women for who they are and whatever their taste are. What can you ask for when we are over saturated with the media telling us we should dress this way, be that way, etc, etc. Sophia celebrates each of us individually while also making it a point to learn about the women around you. Be inspired but also inspire others.
I haven't read Sophia's original #GirlBoss yet, but after reading this book I am running out to get her first book.
Oh and random side note that really has nothing to do with the book per say… Honestly there wasn't anything in my eyes that was so controversial in terms of nudity or anything else such as that… that really isn't censored as said previously on the newsstand items. Just flip open any European fashion magazine and it's the same deal. Those don't have plastic wraps around them, but you know we have to protect the children from every exploring the world around them or maybe even better having a parent that actually pays attention to what their child may be looking out. For crying out loud, my parents had this huge coffee table book by "Life" magazine that showcased it's most historical moments be it birth, violence in the 60's, monks during themselves alive, couples embracing naked in a pool, war scenes with people dying as the pictures are taken. I used to look at that book as a young kid. Like six years old. My parents loved that I loved to leaf through it and ask them questions about this or that. Maybe having a doodle of a tampon or so tongue and cheek humor is bad? Right, no!
I recommend this book to just about any one who loves reading about women that take charge and are not afraid to go quietly in the night.
June 18, 2018
Some pretty visuals, but a lot of thin white woman nonsense.
October 31, 2016
This book was okay. I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I loved #GirlBoss, but in comparison this book was rather blah.
This book is kind of like Love Style Life by Garance Dore, but Dore's is just so much better in my opinion.
This book is kind of like Love Style Life by Garance Dore, but Dore's is just so much better in my opinion.
July 11, 2019
This book was okay. Not sure what I really got from it. I guess it was pretty and had some cool women in it.
May 14, 2022
I've never had much of a care about the fashion industry, but after reading and loving #Girlboss I had to check this book out. It's a beautiful coffee table book with interviews from girlbosses, cinema and music icons, recipes, art and quirky advice and antidotes. Love it!
May 30, 2022
4.5
This book had some fucking amazing photography! It's something I would love to emulate myself, and I would love to own this as my next coffee table book because of it. The advice was solid and I completely agree with how she describes the Sagittarius sign!
This book had some fucking amazing photography! It's something I would love to emulate myself, and I would love to own this as my next coffee table book because of it. The advice was solid and I completely agree with how she describes the Sagittarius sign!
July 27, 2017
Do you need a coffee table book to look #blessed but not like a vanilla basic bitch? Get this one. It's got just the right amount of snark and can-do attitude that makes Girlboss such a great movement - to say nothing of the fact that the book really is beautiful.
Are you fascinated by the story of Nasty Gal, and non-conforming business women in the 21st century? Read GirlBoss. This one has the depth of a retouched model shot... and of course the company took a bit of a turn, but that's a different problem.
Are you fascinated by the story of Nasty Gal, and non-conforming business women in the 21st century? Read GirlBoss. This one has the depth of a retouched model shot... and of course the company took a bit of a turn, but that's a different problem.
November 20, 2016
I don't know. I loved it and I loathed it. The astrological types were great.
January 7, 2018
I first had a look at this book at a friend's house, and after reading Sophia's first book Girlboss I thought I needed to read this one too. It was interesting and beautifully designed, but not groundbreaking. One of those books which, while written by an authentically interesting and stylish person, just give advice to possibly less interesting people on how to be cool. It does contains interviews with other Girlbosses, or women who inspired Sophia along her journey, but they interviews are really short and no longer than a page, in tiny font, so pretty hard to read. This makes them visually take a back seat behind all the fashion photography, which, while stunning, resembles a magazine more than a useful book. If you like coffee table books, get this, but not at full price. If you just want to have a look, borrow it and give it back.
August 16, 2018
Its “okayyyy?.” It’s a good coffee table book, one to casually read when you’re bored and waiting. It’s pink and aesthetically pleasing, the images and illustrations inside are gorgeous. If you’re not someone who relates with those with a carefree, sarcastic, unfiltered, subtle mean and cocky, “I’m so different and rocker and cooler than life” attitude then you might not appreciate Sophia’s advice, opinions or life in general. But she does seem like a cool, kind and hardworking person.
In my opinion the book was kinda all over the place she said it was about the company but 2/3 of the book was about her life, her house, possessions and poodles🐩. Overall I enjoyed the book, I loved the interviews with girl bosses, backgrounds on her fav musicians, artists, actors and movies. I learned a lot about different artists and was introduced to cool movies, tips and tricks in just 1 hour
In my opinion the book was kinda all over the place she said it was about the company but 2/3 of the book was about her life, her house, possessions and poodles🐩. Overall I enjoyed the book, I loved the interviews with girl bosses, backgrounds on her fav musicians, artists, actors and movies. I learned a lot about different artists and was introduced to cool movies, tips and tricks in just 1 hour
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2018
I am not sure what I expected from this book. I just loved Girlboss, love the podcast and got so excited discovering there is another book by Sophia. This one is confusing. It does have inspiring quotes and inspiring women inside. Maybe not enough? There is too much unnecessary stuff - astrology, Sophia’s favourite music, weird „how-to“s. And not enough style inspiration. That’s it. That’s what I thought the book would be - style inspiration encyclopedia.
This book as an object is cool though. It has a gorgeous cover, textile clad books are always my favourite. The typography is beautiful, the design of the pages is crisp. I guess I just expected more from the content itself.
This book as an object is cool though. It has a gorgeous cover, textile clad books are always my favourite. The typography is beautiful, the design of the pages is crisp. I guess I just expected more from the content itself.
February 6, 2017
Fluffy fun. I don't know about Sophia at all, but this is like a scrap book of things she thinks are cool. Luckily most of the things are cool and remind me of the Gen-X equivalents from my own past lives...
Its also really really heavy and pink.
Its also really really heavy and pink.
February 6, 2020
A beautiful and interesting coffee table book for any #GirlBoss or anyone interested in fashion.
I love the pink, and it really encapsulates Sophia Amaruso's brand Nasty Gal in a page-turning way. This is a coffee table staple for me as many people enjoy browsing through it.
I love the pink, and it really encapsulates Sophia Amaruso's brand Nasty Gal in a page-turning way. This is a coffee table staple for me as many people enjoy browsing through it.
October 23, 2020
I really loved it- It was blunt but also a paradigm of how hard it can be to be cool but not too sharp, but that's the whole point - I literally just wanted to own and feel the magic of the thoughts beneath it.
November 6, 2022
"Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition" the writer quoted a white man. Sophia Amaruso's books are the manifesto of white feminism...of course the foreword is written by Courtney Love. A star is for the cool photos.
December 27, 2016
Fun coffee table book that reads like a mood board. There are interviews, fashion and music/life inspirations, horoscopes, and fun little cartoons. I like it quite a bit.
February 3, 2017
Quirky, in your face pushes the envelope book on being different and being yourself. In other word a GIRL BOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 5, 2017
What did I just read ?
July 26, 2017
Very pretty, very weird book. Had some good advice and some bad advice. My favorite parts were the Bad Bitches of Cinema/Music. So cool.
February 14, 2018
graphic, fun, empowering, love the flashbacks, quotes, and profiles of trailblazers (bad bitches) in music, film, and art
November 24, 2019
Fun #girlboss coffee table book.
November 13, 2020
Hyvin sekava kirja.
January 1, 2024
3.5 stars
March 20, 2017
Pretty, but no substance.
March 4, 2017
Interviews, music recommendations, short essays, great quotations from music and literature and role models for people who hate the term "role model" form this quick but worth revisiting second book by #Girlboss author Sophia Amoruso. Music For Airports! Brian Eno! Grace Jones! Advice that doesn't force itself on the reader from women who are making a difference in business and politics and having friends and families and No, I don't agree with all of it. There is (brief) nudity and fairly consistent swearing, so know that going in. Even so, it has a clear eyed perspective on the advantages of not going the traditional route with education and the advantages of learning all you can even if you do go the ivy strewn building way. It made me want to read it as fast as I could, and yet also want to go back and take notes.
Recommended to women who want to create their own business and can cope with the swears.
Recommended to women who want to create their own business and can cope with the swears.
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November 8, 2016I loved #Girlboss so when I heard Nasty Galaxy was coming out I requested it from the Library and got it first!! This is not a book like #girlboss but rather more of a coffee table book. It is damn beautiful also. I wanted to buy every single item in the book. Too bad I am too fat. Ah well..someday.
Anyway, I loved this book, and I am trying to think of a way to aptly describe this book. I mean “picture book” does not seem to do it justice. It does have tips in line with the Nasty Gal brand. Ok think of what Nast Gal would look like as a lifestyle blog and that is this book.
The pictures are too DIE for. DO NOT READ THIS ON A KINDLE! This is a book best read looked at in its hardcopy version.
I have a confession. My creative well was running dry. I know you gotta always refill it and I was not doing that. I was all create create create until I was down to the scraps in my brain. Then I read this book and all of a sudden new ideas to implement in the new year for this blog came to me. To me, it was that good. It simulated something in my brain, and a brand new version of the blog came to me. YAY, no more half ass reviews for you my loyal and faithful readers. Those that have stuck with me throughout my drought I heart you so much!
In this book, she talks about her favorite albums she gives a glance into her wedding and some interviews with other #girlbosses. I am not doing this justice, trust me. It sounds like a hodgepodge, but there is a method to the book. It is genius. You will just have to get your hands on a copy to see. Trust me this is one book you don’t want to miss.
This review was originally posted on Adventures in Never Never Land
Anyway, I loved this book, and I am trying to think of a way to aptly describe this book. I mean “picture book” does not seem to do it justice. It does have tips in line with the Nasty Gal brand. Ok think of what Nast Gal would look like as a lifestyle blog and that is this book.
The pictures are too DIE for. DO NOT READ THIS ON A KINDLE! This is a book best read looked at in its hardcopy version.
I have a confession. My creative well was running dry. I know you gotta always refill it and I was not doing that. I was all create create create until I was down to the scraps in my brain. Then I read this book and all of a sudden new ideas to implement in the new year for this blog came to me. To me, it was that good. It simulated something in my brain, and a brand new version of the blog came to me. YAY, no more half ass reviews for you my loyal and faithful readers. Those that have stuck with me throughout my drought I heart you so much!
In this book, she talks about her favorite albums she gives a glance into her wedding and some interviews with other #girlbosses. I am not doing this justice, trust me. It sounds like a hodgepodge, but there is a method to the book. It is genius. You will just have to get your hands on a copy to see. Trust me this is one book you don’t want to miss.
This review was originally posted on Adventures in Never Never Land
December 9, 2016
I am familiar with Amoruso having skim-read her first book #Girlboss. So when I heard she had released a coffee table book about her clothing brand I was curious to read it, especially in light of Nasty Gal's having recently filed for bankruptcy. Although authored by Amoruso, it is much less autobiographical than her first book, instead featuring images from the clothing line and of vintage pieces, inspirational quotes, humorous cartoons, and profiles of women Amoruso finds inspiring. Also of interest are short interviews with fellow female entrepreneurs.
It's not quite one of those pictorial brand profile books, and not quite a lifestyle guide, but something in-between. Still, it is diverting and easy to dip in and out of. The book's design and layout is nice as well, or should that be nasty?
It's not quite one of those pictorial brand profile books, and not quite a lifestyle guide, but something in-between. Still, it is diverting and easy to dip in and out of. The book's design and layout is nice as well, or should that be nasty?
February 9, 2017
A bit different than the usual coffee table book which makes it enjoyable – the book covers horoscopes, a history lesson on bad ass women, and interior decoration inspiration.
December 12, 2016
I really loved Nasty Gal, which was my first introduction to Sophia Amoruso. I also follow her corresponding podcast, which has a lot of relatable, great conversations between professional women. I was expecting this book to be a little more hard hitting than it is. It's really more of a magazine-as-coffee-table, and when viewed in the abstract it's a pleasant, candy coated offering. I am a little disappointed because i was hoping for a more cohesive, hard-hitting business approach to this book. However, I still enjoyed the gorgeous photos and clever illustrations. If you're already an Amoruso fan you will probably enjoy this; ditto for fashion and glossy magazine lovers. If you're into Amoruso's work for the business side, this may be a little disappointing.
October 20, 2016
This book is very pretty, and it was a lot of fun to read. However, I don't feel that I am really part of the target audience here. For one thing, I don't recognize the names of all the people and bands (although I do give myself coolness points for know who Exene Cevenka is). Also, I'm not sure of the tone: I can't quite figure out where it lies on the spectrum between profound and ironic.
In retrospect, I probably shouldn't have read this in one sitting -- there's quite an aftertaste of smug now.
Still
It's always interesting to find out what's happening in this post-femininist feminist world.
And
It's nice that young people still quote David Bowie.
In retrospect, I probably shouldn't have read this in one sitting -- there's quite an aftertaste of smug now.
Still
It's always interesting to find out what's happening in this post-femininist feminist world.
And
It's nice that young people still quote David Bowie.
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