
Iconic designer, Orla Kiely, has been revealed as the designer of this year’s Collectors’ Edition Books Are My Bag tote bag. The Orla Kiely BAMB tote has been created by Kiely in her signature retro print style & is available to order now exclusively for bookshops across the country. The BA has worked with Orla Kiely & her team at Conran Octopus to develop this year’s stunning design.“I am so happy to have collaborated with the Bookseller’s Association, on a special edition print of Books Are My Bag. As a great lover of books & bookshops, nothing gives me more pleasure than discovering a new book, whether it’s a beautiful edition on a new favourite photographer, a great novel or a rare out of print edition. There is nothing more relaxing, inspiring or stimulating than reading & losing oneself in another world. We should all take time to read & importantly, to encourage our children to love books.”
- Orla Kiely BOOKS ARE MY BAG is a nationwide campaign to celebrate bookshops. This collaboration between publishers, bookshops & authors is the biggest ever promotion of bookshops. For many people bookshops conjure fond images of book readings, in-store cafes & delight at the discovery of a new author. & in fact 56% of all book buying decisions are made by consumers in a bookshop, but we must continue to celebrate
- & shop in!
- our high street bookshops so they are not under threat.