This post was published more than a few years ago (on 2005-06-19) and may contain inaccurate technical information, outmoded thoughts, or cringe takes. Proceed at your own risk.
In the interest of clearing out my bins full of paper goods, I present a list of my favorite catalogs, partially for my own reference, but hopefully also for your enjoyment as well.
- Lark in the Morning
- Duluth Trading Company
- Brookstone Hard-to-Find Tools
- Improvements (home tools)
- Flax Art & Design
- Emigre (fonts)
- Griot's Garage
- Crutchfield (car stereo & home A/V)
- The Franklin Mint
- Frederick's of Hollywood
- Plow & Hearth
- Rokenbok Toy Company
- ALA Graphics (American Library Association, READ posters)
- The Criterion Collection (DVDs)
- Early Advantage (child's learning)
- The Natural Baby Catalog
- Constructive Playthings
- Discovery Toys
- Back to Basics Toys
- Whatever Works (garden, home, pest control)
- Solutions (home tools)
- Chef's
- Omaha Steaks
- Nature's Song (instruments and music)
- Micro-Mark Small Tools
- Glass Crafters
- Dancing Dragon
- Lazy Dragon Graphics
- Esoteric Sound High Tech Products for a Low Tech Era
- Creative Irish Gifts
- Hold Everything Storage Solutions
- Restoration Hardware
- Levenger Tools for Serious Readers
- Signals Gifts that Enlighten & Entertain
- Sovietski Collection
- Hammacher Schlemmer
- The Stash Tea Catalog
- HearthSong
- Harmony Simple Choices Make a Difference
- Real Goods Products for an Ecologically Sustainable Future
- Williams-Sonoma A Catalog for Cooks
- Design Toscano (statuary)
- Cuddledown of Maine
- Sahalie
- Herrington
- William's Brewing
- White Flower Farm (garden seeds)
- Bits & Pieces Puzzles and Gifts
- Magie's Music Celtic and Folk Music
- WinterSilks
- Chivalry Sports Renaissance Cetalog
- Bra Smyth
- Patagonia Outdoor clothing and gear
- Sunup/Sundown swimwear
- Lifestyles Direct Tan-Thru Swimwear
- Ritchie Swimwear
- Carabella Collection Swimwear
- Playboy Store clothing and whatnot
- Special Effect Supply Company
- Peachpit Press
- Full Compass Audio, Video, A/V & Lighting Equipment
- Light Impressions Photo Archival Supplies