Books on denim / workwear

[dralfonzo]

Wondering if I could question the expertise of the forum. I have $60 to spend on amazon, whats everyones favorite or recommended books on denim or workwear or anything inbetween? I wanted to get ahold of a copy of the Denim bible but amazon doesn't have it atm, anyone own this book? Is it good? I would be interested in books on the history of denim etc

Need some suggestions!

[edmond]

i suggest getting free and easy theyll help

btw got my mf sc shirt yet?

[dralfonzo]

yeah I have quite a few of free and easy magazine, and a few lightning magazine (except the 1st denim book) but was wondering if there was any other encyclopedia type books on denim, history etc. help!

p.s., mf sc shirt?????

[iamstarwars]

Paul T's book is great if you don't have it already:

http://www.amazon.com/Denim-Cowboys-Catwalks-History-Legendary/dp/1845131118/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243362160&sr=8-1

If you find it, I suggest the first edition, the book is larger and the photos look much better:

http://www.amazon.com/Denim-Cowboys-Catwalks-History-Legendary/dp/1854107917/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243362160&sr=8-2

[pomata]

^I agree. This book is amazing. I luckily own their first edition!

[dralfonzo]

Paul T's book is great if you don't have it already:

http://www.amazon.com/Denim-Cowboys-Catwalks-History-Legendary/dp/1845131118/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243362160&sr=8-1

If you find it, I suggest the first edition, the book is larger and the photos look much better:

http://www.amazon.com/Denim-Cowboys-Catwalks-History-Legendary/dp/1854107917/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243362160&sr=8-2

the forums very own PaulT wrote this?? It looks great, I'd go for the 1st edition if it wasn't $130 more expensive than the edition with mcqueen on the cover!!

Ok i've bought that one, still got some money left any suggestions??

Anyone in japan familiar with Mono magazine? I was told about a book that Mr. Imai of mono magazine had written a few years ago about the history of denim which was supposed to be very good.

[thatslapz]

I just ordered Paul T's book,

Fugitive Denim

http://www.amazon.com/Fugitive-Denim-Moving-People-Borderless/dp/0393335429/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243371506&sr=8-1

and Jeans: A Cultural History of an American Icon:

http://www.amazon.com/Jeans-Cultural-History-American-Icon/dp/1592402895/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243371562&sr=1-1

[thatslapz]

Just got Paul T's book in the mail along with Fugitive Denim. It reminded me that a girl in my textile and clothing class is the great-great grand-daughter of Jacob Davis and her father or grandfather started Ben Davis. Anyways....

Anyone know where to get a copy of this book?

http://www.amazon.com/Denim-Bible-Jeans-Encyclopedia-International/dp/3866410840/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243730290&sr=8-1

[dralfonzo]

also just got Paul T's book the other day, it's a really good read - exactly what I was looking to get.

thatslapz - I've been looking for a copy of that on amazon for a little while but there doesn't seem to be any copies, i'd really like that book.

I also got 'The Bikeriders' by Danny Lyon the other day, really good photojournal book about the chicago bike scene.

Anyone got any more suggestions??

[denimotaku]

Just got Paul T's book in the mail along with Fugitive Denim. It reminded me that a girl in my textile and clothing class is the great-great grand-daughter of Jacob Davis and her father or grandfather started Ben Davis. Anyways....

Anyone know where to get a copy of this book?

http://www.amazon.com/Denim-Bible-Jeans-Encyclopedia-International/dp/3866410840/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243730290&sr=8-1

In regards to The Denim Bible, a magazine called Sportswear International publishes them. However that second edition is all sold out.

Supposedly they are going to make a new edition, but there was actually a big gap between the first edition and the second. You can check it out on the website. They have a couple other books.

http://www.sportswearnet.com/shop/pages/index.php?id=462

The magazine itself is really cool. It has up to date information from brands from around the world.

[emmitbrown]

Although it's specific to Levi's, Lynn Downey's book would fall under this category.

http://www.amazon.com/Levi-Strauss-Co-Images-America/dp/0738555533

[Guest Selvage Seb.]

Recently bought this book

Indigo (Hardcover, 2007) by Jenny Balfour-Paul

http://catalog.ebay.com/Indigo_1904982158_9781904982159?_pcatid=4&_pid=59359932&_trksid=p284.m38.l1313&_rdc=1

highly recommended! very useful information and ideal reference book