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The Art of the Band T-shirtby Amber Easby; Henry Oliver
Simon & Schuster 2007; US$ 9.99ONCE, T-shirts were just unadorned undergarments. But with the evolution of screen printing and the birth of band merchandising, T-shirts became so much cooler. Now every band with an ounce of savvy knows the importance of T-shirts not only as a lucrative sideline but also as a means of self- promotion and a way for fans to show their allegiance. The Art of the Band T-shirt is a visual history of that perennial fashion statement, complete with nearly two hundred images of the most important, influential, iconic, and ironic T-shirts. It includes shirt images from artists as diverse as Led Zeppelin, the Ramones, Madonna, Morrissey, Public Enemy, and the Flaming Lips, each with a caption that includes historical background, little-known... more...
POCKET COLLECTIBLES: Costume Jewelryby Judith Miller
Dorling Kindersley 2007; US$ 13.95Covering all the major designers and styles from the 1920s through the present day, this guide to costume jewelry features unsigned pieces, hot collecting trends, and spotlights major designers. Covers "Golden Era" designers, and includes an A-Z of other designers. Features detailed captions for enthusiasts and collectors. Contains quotes about jewelry from the famous and anonymous alike.Judith Miller began collecting antiques in the 1960s, and has since extended and reinforced her knowledge internationally. Judith has written more than 100 books on antiques and interiors, which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers alike. more...
Tattoos in American Visual Cultureby M. Fenske
Palgrave Macmillan 2007; US$ 85.00In analyses of tattoo contests, advertising, and modern primitive photographs, the book tells the story of the history of the tattooed body on display in the Unites States while demonstrating how images of tattooed bodies communicate and disrupt notions of gender, class, and exoticism through their discursive performances. more...
Dreaming of Diorby Charlotte Smith; Grant Cowan
Simon & Schuster 2010; US$ 16.99Charlotte Smith had already had more than her fair share of fabulous dresses and adventures. She lived life to the fullest in London, Paris and New York before falling in love with Australia and making it her home.Then she discovered that she had inherited a priceless vintage clothing collection from her American Quaker godmother, Doris Darnell.When the boxes started arriving, they were filled with more than three thousand pieces dating from 1790 to 1995, from Dior and Chanel originals to a dainty pioneer dress.But when she unearthed her godmother’s book of stories, the true value of what she had been given hit home. This wasn’t merely a collection of beautiful things; it was a collection of lives. Women’s lives. Tiny snapshots... more...
Jewelry Concepts & Technologyby Oppi Untracht
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group 2011; US$ 119.99The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete, profusely illustrated guide to design, materials, and techniques, as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history. From the Hardcover edition. more...
Collecting Art Plastic Jewelryby Leigh Leshner
F+W Media 2011; US$ 24.99Art plastic jewelry is beautiful, fun and highly collectible. This unique and flamboyant jewelry was made from various types of plastics: Bakelite, Lucite, thermoplastic, celluloid, vinyl and hard plastic, and can be difficult to identify and price without the help of this detailed reference - Collecting Art Plastic Jewelry. This colorful book gives readers a detailed look at 600 pieces of collectible art plastic jewelry, complete with current pricing, descriptions and history behind each piece. Featuring tips on collecting, art plastic jewelry enthusiasts won't find a more comprehensive reference on the market! more...
Warman's Vintage Jewelryby Leigh Lesher
F+W Media 2011; US$ 24.99Trinkets and treasures, that's the story of vintage jewelry. Today, jewelry is one of the most popular areas of collecting, and with millions of pieces on the market, there are plenty of possibilities for finding the piece that fits your interest and budget. Warman's Vintage Jewelry contains more than 800 color photos, descriptions and prices of stunning pieces of white metal and rhinestone jewelry. As a bonus, you will gain access to a history of rhinestones, including cuts and shapes. more...
Abanicosby Victoria Charles
Parkstone International 2011; US$ 5.00El abanico es un objeto cultural que combina la utilidad práctica con la moda, lo que ha contribuido a su prolongada historia, caracterizada por multitud de formas, materiales y colores diferentes. Este libro presenta los ejemplos más elaborados creados entre los siglos XVIII y XX. A la extravagancia de las formas y la presencia de materiales preciosos en los adornos hay que añadir la frecuente inclusión de dibujos basados en curiosos acontecimientos sociales, imágenes iconográficas e incluso partituras musicales. Su práctico formato hace del volumen Abanicos un regalo ideal para los apasionados de los objetos culturales y la artesanía creativa antigua. more...
Shoesby Klaus Carl
Parkstone International 2011; US$ 5.00Mega Square Shoes focuses on the history of the shoe and elevates the shoe to the rank of a work of art. The author is a leading expert on the subject and curator of France?s Shoe Museum, which holds the greatest shoe collection in the world, with 12,000 specimens. Mega Square Shoes will be the ideal gift, presenting an interesting and different subject in a small and practical format. more...
Costume Jewelry Variationsby Marion Cohen
F+W Media 2011; US$ 27.99Many are drawn to the artistic construction and beauty of costume jewelry, but don't know enough about it to start a collection. One of the country's leading experts on jewelry collecting provides this new guide as a roadmap for starting collections. Author Marion Cohen focuses on four distinctive and extremely popular categories of costume jewelry: multipurpose jewelry, clips, motion jewelry, and figural jewelry. A detailed introductory section explores all aspects of costume jewelry-what it is, why collect it, and where to find it - and each of the four major sections introduces collectors to the variations of costume jewelry. With hundreds of listings and photographs, collectors will quickly and confidently identify pieces to add to their... more...