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Shoes: A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers & More
Linda O´keefe
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Description for Shoes: A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers & More
Paperback. For passionate lovers of shoes, this reference book explores various types and supplies information about platforms, Cinderella's slipper, sandals and the allure of the naked foot, the 50 steps in the making of a shoe, and profiles of shoe designers and makers. Num Pages: 512 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 107 x 30. Weight in Grams: 432.
Obsessed. Vivier, Blahnik and Westwood. Two-foot-high wooden chopines of the 15th century and their resurgence as the platform shoes of the '60s and '70s. The paradox of high heels. Uppers of tulle, brocade, rhinestone, glass, fish scales and feathers. The Chanel toe, Jackie O's pump, Marilyn's stiletto. Shoes is a visual extravaganza, a celebration of women's footwear with over 1,000 photographs of shoes in glorious color. Includes Footnotes (fascinating facts about shoes), profiles of master shoemakers, and The Shoe That Left an Imprint--remember Courreges' futuristic Go-go boots? --Backcover
Obsessed. Vivier, Blahnik and Westwood. Two-foot-high wooden chopines of the 15th century and their resurgence as the platform shoes of the '60s and '70s. The paradox of high heels. Uppers of tulle, brocade, rhinestone, glass, fish scales and feathers. The Chanel toe, Jackie O's pump, Marilyn's stiletto. Shoes is a visual extravaganza, a celebration of women's footwear with over 1,000 photographs of shoes in glorious color. Includes Footnotes (fascinating facts about shoes), profiles of master shoemakers, and The Shoe That Left an Imprint--remember Courreges' futuristic Go-go boots? --Backcover
Product Details
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
Weight
434g
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780761101147
SKU
V9780761101147
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Linda O´keefe
Linda O'Keeffe is a noted design writer and editor who has been working in design for over three decades, including sixteen years as the creative director of Metropolitan Home magazine. She currently contributes to a variety of shelter and architecture publications, lectures, moderates panels, and appears regularly on radio and television design programs.
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