Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (927 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062428306 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
12, 2016 Issue)“The book includes beautiful photographs, witty text and a passage from each writer’s work. Great idea by Terry Newman” (Alexandra Shulman, Former Editor in Chief of British Vogue)“Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore is an invaluable and engaging look at the writers we love—and why we love what they wear—that is sure to captivate lovers of great literature and sophisticated fashion.” (Pop Culture Guy)“The most counterintuitive book of the summer those far…. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald and Zadie Smith, showing how their work and wardrobes have influenced each other.” (Fashion Online)“Fascinating…. It’s a conversation starter for anyone who enjoys both the fashion and li
Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald; Malcolm Gladwell; Donna Tartt; John Updike; Oscar Wilde; and Tom Wolfe—whose work and way of dress bears an idiosyncratic stamp influencing culture today. Each entry spotlights an author and a signature wardrobe moment that expresses his or her persona, and reveals how it influences the fashion world today. Newman explores how the particular item of clothing or style has contributed to fashion’s lingua franca—delving deeper to appraise its historical trajectory and distinctive e
She lives in London with her husband and two children.. A contributor to books such as i-Ds Fashion Now, Fashion Now 2, and Soul i-D, she currently lectures at the University for the Creative Arts in Epsom, England. She has also written and presented fashion programs in the United Kingdom for Cha
Fab Picture Book about Writers and What They Wore! This is a fun book for anyone who is curious about writers and their lives. There's a short biological sketch and pictures to go with the writers. The photographs in this book are amazing although none of them are in color. This book cleverly describes the synchronicity of the fashion and literary worlds. Signature looks of wri. Fun! Fascinating! Really enjoy seeing how each woman, as well as some of the men, has a unique style.. Breathtaking images and stories of literary greats; a mesmerizing glimpse There is simply something to be said about how truly great and inspirational writers have a mindset and worldview that is unlike what most people may have. What this book shows is that this mindset and self-image so often translates into an incredible and unique sense of style. Compiling vintage images of many great authors lik