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Shoes : An Illustrated History Hardcover Rebecca Shawcross
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Item specifics
- Condition
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- Seller notes
- Features
- EX-LIBRARY
- Book Title
- Shoes : An Illustrated History Hardcover Rebecca Shawcross
- ISBN
- 9781472531001
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472531000
ISBN-13
9781472531001
eBay Product ID (ePID)
177528603
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Shoes : an Illustrated History
Publication Year
2014
Subject
Fashion & Accessories, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Design, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
46.8 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
This new shoe compendium will raise you to 'new heights'. Taking the reader on a thrilling shoe odyssey, the work crosses all ground, from the everyday and the emotive, to the extravagant and the spectacular. Erudite and comprehensive, this book sets new standards in exploring the history of footwear., " Shoes: An Illustrated History isn't just about those things we stuff on our tootsies; there's Hollywood here, as well as biographies, pop culture, and plenty of history to dip your toes into. And while you'll find a satisfying amount of narrative, what's especially appealing are the dozens and dozens of full-color pictures of shoes, including bygone styles perfect for today's runway, and footwear you'd likely boot to the curb. I think anyone with more than ten pairs of shoes in the closet is missing something if this book isn't laying next to the bed. For you , Shoes: An Illustrated History is a real kick." --Terri Schlichenmeyer, PBG Lifestyle Magazine " Shoes: An Illustrated History by Rebecca Shawcross shows the human fascination with footwear over millennia ... Shawcross knows her stuff. She uses historical documents, paintings, photographs and advertising to show the ongoing development of footwear for both sexes." --Tish Wells, McClatchy DC "This beautifully illustrated compendium reveals the expertise of Shawcross, curator of the Boot and Shoe Collection (with more than 13,000 pairs, Europe's largest) at the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, located in England's shoe trade center. Covering prehistory to the present, the author provides brief historical introductions for each period and discusses footwear design, types, fashion, manufacture, marketing, superstitions, uses, famous owners and designers, brands, and more ... the book would undoubtedly be a keepsake for shoe aficionados ... Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries." --B. B. Chico, Regis University, CHOICE
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
391.413
Table Of Content
Introduction1. The First Shoes 2. From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance 3. European Renaissance 4. Towards the Age Of Reason 5. Return to Simplicity 6. Mechanization of the Industry 7. The Turn of the Twentieth Century 8. Austerity Years9. A New Era 10. 1980s to the Present Places to Visit Selected Bibliography Glossary Index Acknowledgements
Synopsis
From high heels to protective boots, shoes are powerful objects of desire as well as a practical necessity..They are also fascinating indicators of the fashions, social attitudes, and economic backdrop of the times in which they were made and worn...This lavishly illustrated volume takes the reader on a glorious journey through many centuries of footwear from antiquity to the present, showcasing a dazzling array of shoes from all over the world. Written by expert curator Rebecca Shawcross, the book is packed with social and historical detail putting shoe trends, superstitions and traditions in context and exploring shoes as symbolic and highly personal objects which evoke a time, place and an emotion. Shoes: An Illustrated History is the definitive guide to footwear from fetish heels to winklepickers and a must-read for students, researchers and anyone interested in fashion., From chopines to stilettos, Louis XIV to Louboutin, Shoes: An Illustrated History is the definitive guide to footwear. Shoes have always been more than just a practical necessity. They reveal the culture of the times in which they were worn - the sexual morals, the social power play, as well as the endless shifting of fashion. Rebecca Shawcross takes the reader on a fascinating journey - packed with social and historical detail - of making and wearing, of the spectacular and the everyday, of conforming and rebelling. Lavishly illustrated with a dazzling array of shoes from all over the world, Shoes: An Illustrated History tells the extraordinary story of this ultimate object of desire, from antiquity to the present.
LC Classification Number
GT2130
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- c***m (426)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii , Received 07/27; Paperback book in Great Condition as Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
- e***g (58)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent prices on used books in great condition. Shipped out quickly. Product condition is accurate to rating in listing. Thanks! NOTE: For this particular book (I ordered several), it came in a soft cover rather than hard cover as the listing stated. I contacted the seller and they responded promptly. They agreed that it was a listing error and provided me with a full refund for this book (without return required) proving they are both a responsible and trustworthy seller.
- b***j (52)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI have ordered several used books from this seller, choosing the best condition offered and am always very pleased with the purchase. This purchase was listed as being in "very good" condition. It arrived quickly and in a thick protective sleeve. Sadly, this particular book was not in very good condition as listed. It had several condition issues. However, I contacted the seller and they were very understanding and sent a full refund for this purchase.
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Seller feedback (4,291,254)
- c***m (426)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii , Received 07/27; Paperback book in Great Condition as Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!
- e***g (58)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent prices on used books in great condition. Shipped out quickly. Product condition is accurate to rating in listing. Thanks! NOTE: For this particular book (I ordered several), it came in a soft cover rather than hard cover as the listing stated. I contacted the seller and they responded promptly. They agreed that it was a listing error and provided me with a full refund for this book (without return required) proving they are both a responsible and trustworthy seller.
- b***j (52)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI have ordered several used books from this seller, choosing the best condition offered and am always very pleased with the purchase. This purchase was listed as being in "very good" condition. It arrived quickly and in a thick protective sleeve. Sadly, this particular book was not in very good condition as listed. It had several condition issues. However, I contacted the seller and they were very understanding and sent a full refund for this purchase.