The famous Christmas Book started as a Christmas card in 1915. The card invited customers to start their holiday shopping. It wasn't until 1926 that the next Christmas catalog (16 pages) was produced.
1959 was the start of the unique gifts which Neiman Marcus has become famous for -- a Black Angus steer, delivered on the hoof or in steaks.
Read more on the history of Neiman Marcus Christmas Book
His and Her Gifts Through the Years
Each year customers eagerly wait to see the newest Christmas catalog with outrageous exclusives and, always interesting, His and Her gifts.Just for fun here is a list of the items though out the years that were the designated couple gifts, along with the retail price of each item.
The Christmas Book 2008
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This year's personal favorite? The LEGO life-size sculptures!
The Christmas Book 2007
2007 was the 100th Anniversary of the Christmas Book with a look back at fashion through the decades Neiman's has been in business.There are a few things that will interest collectors such as several pages of Jay Strongwater pieces that includes an enameled and crystal Dreidel selling for $350. Also shown is a Steuben "Celebration" Cupcake for $950., an exclusive $150. Madame Alexander doll and Christmas ornaments from Italy and Patricia Breen.
The Christmas Book 2006
This year's offerings include a GG Quad four wheeler for $56,465; a 7' tall pencil skyscraper artwork from The Art Guys; an auction for a sports celebrity dream package for tickets to six major sports events benefiting the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation; and last, but certainly not least, a Galactic Space Charter for $1,764,000. There are other amazing gifts, but these are my highlights.The Christmas Book 2004
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But it's not the fantasy gifts I covet, it's the gifts for collectors. And what do you get the collector that has everything? Something he doesn't have of course!
Also see these 2004 treasures:
The Christmas Book 2003
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- His and Her Robots ($400,000) -- The ultimate fantasy gift features a pair of adult-size, remote-controlled robots that will be the life of any party.
- Neiman Marcus Limited Edition BMW 645Ci Coupe ($75,170) -- Only 50 of these U.S. limited edition models will be made.
The Christmas Book 2002
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Also in the 2002 Christmas Book:
$7,500 Action Figures
Andy Warhol Portraits
