Making Waves - Smimsuits and the Undressing of America
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Smimsuits and the Undressing of America
Author: Lena Lenček, Gideon Bosker
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Place of printing: San Francisco
Year of publication: [1989]
The revealing story of how skin went public in America. The swimsuit--more than any other type of clothing--is an item of fantasy and a challenge to daring fashion designers. Making Waves explores every aspect of the design and manufacture of swimwear and delves into the psychological and social roots of swimsuit styles and their appeal. Illustrated with over a hundred photographs, lithographs and drawings, this book chronicles the evolution of swimsuits from the nineteenth century to the present day. The contemporary and historical illustrations include provocative swimwear advertisements featuring the sexy physiques of Hollywood stars Marilyn Monroe, James Garner and Ronald Reagan; swimsuit pinups by Alberto Varga and George Petty; and, collected in a book for the first time, a selection of swimsuit photographs from Sports Illustrated's annual tribute to the female form.--From publisher description.
Product Condition:
Copy in good condition. Cover with yellowing, traces of dust and signs of wear, particularly on the top edge of the back cover. Pages yellowed at the edges. Text in English. Book in good condition.
ISBN Code: 0877013985
EAN: 9780877013983
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 31
Width: 3
Description
With numerous photographs and images in b/w and color. Text in English.
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