The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups

by Tori Rodríguez, Dita Von Teese (Foreword)

A lifestyle guide inspired by the Queen of Pinups -- Bettie Page -- The Little Book of Bettie offers real advice on fashion, makeup, fitness, and more for today's modern woman who loves a little dose of retro. The celebrated Queen of Pinups styled her own iconic hair, did her own makeup, fashioned her own swimsuits, and was ahead of her time in endless ways, making her a source of inspiration to stars like Madonna, Beyoncéi>, and Katy Perry. Against the backdrop of the conservative 1950s, Bettie Page was an advocate of pleasure, fun, liberation, and body-positivity. There's so much to be learned from her! Within The Little Book of Bettie you'll remarkable backstoryRetro fashion and styling tipsVintage hair and makeup lessonsBettie-inspired fitness routinesDIY pinup accessory how-tosAdvice from "Bettie Babes" like Dita Von Teese, modern-day pinups and entertainers, and everyday women who love Bettie! Filled with both color and black-and-white images, The Little Book of Bettie is a beautifully gifty, celebratory look at the groundbreaking style of one of the greatest icons of pop culture.

Genres: History, Biography

216 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 8, 2018

Reviews

[Alexa Oliphant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let's be real, you didn't grab this book, because you wanted to check it out. You read a pocket book on Bettie Page, because you love the late pin-up queen.

At it's best, it's cute, filled with pictures, cool places to find vintage threads, and lovely testimony from a lot of diverse perspectives (something often lacking in the vintage scene).

At worst? It's clearly made by the Bettie Page licensing folk, so you better believe they're here to sell you shoes, clothes, and workout tapes, but if you're a BP super fan, that's excusable.

[Nicola ✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice little gift book on Bettie, has really lovely photos. The backstory of Bettie was nothing new to me but it was enjoyable to read. I also liked reading quotes from those she has inspired, such as Dita Von Teese. I've only given it 3 stars because the makeup & hair/style tips are very limited, & a huge part of the book is focused on the author's Bettie-inspired yoga (which has very confusing explanations).

[MadWyrd · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the book in a single sitting which is fine, I found the bits of information about Bettie to be nice but the format of the book with all the statements from folks who weren’t Bettie got confusing and sometimes didn’t seem to contribute much to the book itself. It is a cute book though and I got it at an outlet store for less than cover price so I’m not displeased with it per say. It has left me wanting to learn more which is sometimes the point of these sorts of books.

[Ana Monteiro · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Queen of Pinups was a pioneer and a truly disruptive character who created a style and aesthetic that has endured to this day.
The complicated life and story behind her fame are part of this book. Her background allows us to understand the person behind the image.