Multimedia News Release - Neiman Marcus Invites All to Marvel at the Magic as It Unveils the 79th Annual Christmas Book

Multimedia News Release - Neiman Marcus Invites All to Marvel at the Magic as It Unveils the 79th Annual Christmas Book

With Holiday Sparks of Sky-Rocketing Proportions and Dazzling Delights, the 2005 Christmas Book Features a Skycar Protoype, a His & Hers Photo Booth, and an NM Edition Lexus GS 450h Plus Other Extraordinary Items

Neiman Marcus Selects the Prostate Cancer Foundation as This Year's Featured Charity

DALLAS, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus, the specialty retailer renowned for close to a century for its stellar customer service and unique luxurious offerings, continues its commitment to making holiday dreams a reality as it unveils the 2005 Christmas Book today in Dallas.

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The 79th edition of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book boasts an amazing selection of fantasy gifts for the person who dares to dream big or for the practical person with luxurious taste. Among the highlights are: a Tree Sculpture of remarkable naturalistic elements, a Dreamboat levitating sculpture with "no visible means of support," and one's very own Grand Empire Railroad, caboose included. This year's featured car is the 2007 Lexus GS 450h.

First published in 1926 as a 16-page catalogue, the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book was initially intended as a Christmas card to the store's best customers. Building on tradition through the years, the book has maintained its personal touch while evolving into a legendary source for alluring and mystical gifts that mark the start of the holiday season.

"This year's collection of fantasy gifts is a spectacular array of more of what our valued customers have grown to love and anticipate year after year," said Brendan Hoffman, President and CEO of Neiman Marcus Direct. "Once again there is something for everyone and it can all be viewed online at www.neimanmarcus.com ."

Included among the assortment of gifts in this year's Christmas Book are some remarkable items. They are:

HIS & HERS PHOTO-ME CLASSIC BOOTH

The 2005 His & Hers gift celebrates a sentimental experience enjoyed by people for more than half a century. From the original black-and-white to color, from film to digital, photobooths have continued to entice couples, friends, and families. The Photo-Me Classic Photobooth features a customized Neiman Marcus exterior and technology proven to ensure ID-quality color photographs. The classic strip of four photos is delivered in 4-5 minutes, with just 30 seconds or less before it's ready for the next set. And while the results are suitable for official documents, they are also irresistible as party favors and reminders of special occasions. ($20,000.00, page 87)

NEIMAN MARCUS SPECIAL-EDITION 2007 LEXUS(R) GS 450H

Neiman Marcus is proud to introduce the NM(R) special-edition 2007 Lexus GS 450h, the world's first luxury hybrid performance sedan. Combining a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a high-output, permanent magnet electric motor, the 300-plus horsepower GS 450h provides V8-like performance with combined fuel economy typical of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder compact sedan and is EPA-rated a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle. Only 75 Neiman Marcus Special Editions will be made. Each will feature the NM(R) exclusive exterior color, Crystalline Ice, a sophisticated four-coat color process; supple black leather interior trim with luxurious rich wood appointments; elegant LED soft interior lighting; Mark Levinson(R) Premium Surround Sound System; voice-activated DVD Navigation System with Bluetooth(R) wireless technology; keyless entry and push-button engine start, and a rear back-up camera. Your package also includes a numbered identification plate, two sets of exclusive Neiman Marcus floor mats and a coordinating car cover. Delivery is scheduled for spring 2006. The telephone information and sales line for the Lexus GS 450h goes live on October 19, 2005, at noon EDT, (888.747.4504) ($65,000.00, page 94)

SKYCAR PROTOTYPE

Your very own piece of transportation history: the M400 Skycar prototype. This prototype for a groundbreaking mode of transportation that may ultimately combine sci-fi and state of the art technology in the world's first personal vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Developed by Moller International this prototype of the flagship M400 Skycar, a three-wheeled, folding-wing craft designed to be as safe, affordable, and easy to use as an automobile. The M400 Skycar will travel 350+ miles per hour and boasts an environmentally friendly 21 miles per gallon on alcohol. Get this one of a kind functional prototype and imagine what it will be like to elevate yourself above the frustration of commuting to the Highway in the Sky! Prototype M400 Skycar: ($3,500,000.00, page 85)

GRAND EMPIRE RAILROAD

A riding-scale system in your own yard, complete with locomotive, cars, caboose, station, and 1,000 feet of track -- the ultimate dream for the railroad enthusiast. RMI Railworks has installed its precision replicas at homes from Nebraska to Texas, California to North Carolina. The Grand Empire Package includes a steam-style 2-6-2 locomotive with internal combustion engine that runs on odor-free propane, two high-side riding gondolas with three cushioned seats, a banquet car with oak decking, and a riveted steelwork caboose with interchangeable seat and work crane, a passenger station, switches, and eight signs, including two crossing signs with flashing lights. (Beginning at $200,000.00, page 86)

COLLECTION OF JEWELS

A courier arrives bearing a simply wrapped package. What's inside is anything but simple: a breathtaking collection of jewelry, eight significant pieces in all, spanning parts of the last three centuries, from the 1800s to 2004. Accompanying each is a handwritten description of its provenance -- where your great aunt found it (or who gave it to her) and what was happening in her life at the time. It's an amazing way to begin a jewelry collection. ($1,200,000.00, page 88)

TREE SCULPTURE

Roderick Wolgamott Romero's vision of an adult's treehouse getaway certainly differs from the typical structure of your childhood. Romero designs and constructs breathtakingly naturalistic sculptures that nestle into branches as if they had grown there. The self-taught designer has built more than a dozen treehouses from California to Tuscany, for a list of clients that includes Donna Karan and Sting. Romero utilizes indigenous wood from naturally fallen trees whenever possible and has incorporated musical elements for some of his branch dwellers. Each structure is unique, and all embrace the majesty of the natural world. (Beginning at $50,000.00, page 89)

INDYCAR(R) SERIES SIMULATOR

Experience the thrill of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing(R). This life-size, custom-painted IndyCar Series Car is a replica of the 2005 Indianapolis 500(R) Mile Race winner driven by Dan Wheldon and features a high-tech flat-screen monitor with stand, IndyCar Series 2005 video game and all related electronics. The racing action is amazingly realistic and authentic, right down to the TV-style presentation with race introductions by ABC Sports(R) broadcasters. For the avid race fan, add the ultimate 2006 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race hospitality package for two. This package includes a ride in the IndyCar Series two-seater with the white-knuckle speed and 3+ G-force that only professional drivers have experienced. ($65,000.00 and $75,000.00, page 90)

PRIVATE CONCERT BY SIR ELTON JOHN

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows the purchaser and up to 500 guests to experience an intimate, hour-and-a-half performance by Sir Elton John. The price of $1.5 million is a donation to the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), which was established in 1992 and is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations supporting innovative HIV/AIDS prevention education programs and direct care services to people living with HIV/AIDS. An Elton John Signature Series Red Piano, designed exclusively by Yamaha(R), and with a live performance by Elton John built into it, is included in the private concert package. Only one private concert will be sold. ($1,500,000.00, page 91)

"DREAMBOAT" LIMITED-EDITION LEVITATING SCULPTURE

The concept of "no visible means of support" has never been so artfully rendered. This mixed-media work of aluminum, magnets, and mahogany floats on the crest of an invisible magnetic wave, moving slightly with ambient air currents but never losing altitude -- even when a hand is passed beneath it. The magnetic levitation system, invented by sculptor and installation artist Tom Shannon, utilizes safe, permanent magnets that never lose their strength, so the piece hovers indefinitely until it is physically moved. The sculpture is available in a 16-inch limited edition of 100 or a 6-foot limited edition of eight, each signed and numbered by Shannon. ($18,000.00 and $90,000.00, page 92)

Neiman Marcus' long-standing commitment and dedication to philanthropy continues this season with its support of The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in the United States. One in six men will develop prostate cancer in the course of his lifetime. The PCF's mission is to support research for better treatments and to find a cure for recurrent prostate cancer. The PCF has funded over 1,200 research projects. A portion from the proceeds from the sale of the Cover Art-inspired items and all of the gifts displayed on pages 62-65 will be donated to The Prostate Cancer Foundation.

The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book will be distributed to two million homes throughout the United States and worldwide. Subscriptions to the 2005 Christmas Book may be ordered for $15 by calling 1-800-NEIMANS. All of the spectacular selections in this year's edition are showcased online on the Neiman Marcus website www.neimanmarcus.com , making it conveniently accessible to all customers.

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CONTACT: Kellie Patrick, Neiman Marcus Direct, +1-972-969-3210; or Liane Ramirez, or Tanya Lopez, both of Goodman Media, +1-212-576-2700, for Neiman Marcus

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