Search Results: Fashion-Clothing from Gargoyle Books

Phoenix, Arizona: Arizona Highways, 1975. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Near Fine. Lavishly illustrated vintage (1975) guide to the stunning turquoise jewelry produced by the Navajo & Zuni peoples of Arizona from the early 1920s through the mid-1950s, most from the C. G. Wallace collection of southwestern Indian jewelry & artifacts. Contains 12 articles, a few of which first appeared in the Arizona Highways magazine, most new & published here for the first time. In 96 pp, with full-color illustrations throughout. Large magazine-style softcover in decorative wrappers is in Near Fine condition: completely clean, stapled binding secure with no rust or tearing. Pages white & unmarked, colors bright. Some very mild dogearing to outer corners is only flaw. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends &… Read More

London, England: Zandra Rhodes Publications Ltd, 1994. Reprint . Hardcover. As New/As New. Rhoes, Zandra. Lauded as the ultimate design book, this work by the acclaimed female British fashion designer explores & explains how her original sketches make the journey from paper to textile to a final garment. In 240 pp, with Introduction by Rhodes, & SIGNED by her in a flourish or gold pen across the entire half title page, with a personalized inscription date Apr. 2007. Orig. published in 1984, this is the First Printing of this new reprint from 1994, reissued by Rhodes "because students of design have been begging her to do so." Square hardcover small 4to (10" x 10") has brilliantly colored pink/purple/black/gilt cloth over boards with a front photo paper pastedown of Rhodes outlined in gilt/gilt lettering to spine. Condition is Fine: as clean & crisp as Brand New! Completely clean & bright, binding straight & strong, pages white with a hint of tanning to edges.… Read More

Farmington Hills, Michigan: Greenhaven Press/Gale Group, 2003. First Edition First Printing . Trade Paperback. As New. Designed for young adult readers, but interesting for all, this book contains 16 essays on the history, psychology, & current practices of body modification across the ages & in different cultures, along with current controversies surrounding the practices of bod piercing & tattooing. Trade paperback is AS NEW: completely flawless. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1977. Book Club Edition (BCE) . Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. The makeup wizard to the stars in the 1960s-1970s shares his secrets, highlighting his unique Sculpture-Portrait technique that does makeup according to a woman's bone structure & skin rather than facial shape. From 1977, this is a book club edition, identical to the first edition in all respects. In 101 pages + About the Author, well-illustrated throughout by the author. Hardcover 4to has tan cloth-covered boards lettered in black to spine. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean, just without that brand new crispness! Binding strong & straight, pages bright white & unmarked; slight toning to title page where it looks like a newspaper clipping was laid in. The DJ is only Good, with chipping & rubbing to all edges; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free (removed for photos)! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we… Read More

Artisan, 1999. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Stunning photographic tribute to dreadlocks in all their many manifestations across cultures & ethnic groups, celebrating "rebels of this natural hair revolution" in black-and-white images. Introduction by author Alice Walker. 144 pp. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1999, this oversized hardcover 4to has matte black cloth-covered boards stamped with deeper black lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages white & unmarked, images crisp. Only flaws are very mild bumping to lower spine & outer corners & a hint of tobacco/nicotine smell. The unclipped DJ is also Near Fine: equally lovely with just the slightest rubbing to corners & spine tips; nicely protected in new mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Amphoto, 1981. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Asher, Judith. A behind-the-scenes look at the world of fashion photography, lavishly illustrated with 80+ black-and-white photographs. Interviews with models, agents, agency creative directors, publishers, photographers, hair & makeup artists, & more. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, this hardcover book is in Fine condition: just slightly less crisp than Brand New! Completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages white. The DJ (unclipped) is Near Fine, with extremely slight edgewear; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free!Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't have here! Same Day Shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays, next business day.

International Universities Press, 1987. Reprint . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. Part of a collection of social science books just removed from storage where they have been since the 1990s following review for an academic publication. To get them listed expeditiously, we are foregoing our usual detailed descriptions: we trust you'll know if a book is what you're looking for! You can be sure that, unless otherwise noted, ALL are LIKE NEW & unopened. This one was orig. published in 1953. This is the 1987 reprint, with a new Foreword by Dr. Melvyn L. Iscove. 305 pages. Condition is Near Fine, downgraded due to some scraping inside front cover (like a label was removed). Else, a BRAND NEW book: completely clean & unmarked, binding straight & strong, pages white. No DJ as issued by publisher. A chance to build your library with essentially new books that have been long out of print or not seen the light of day in decades! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive,… Read More

Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2005. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. As New/As New. Lavishly illustrated tribute to the art of the Hawaiian shirt, tracing its history, key manufacturers (with a guide to different labels), with 1000+ full color photos throughout the 208 pages. Also includes a price guide. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 2005, this oversized hardcover has glossy decorated paper over boards that match the accompanying DJ illustration.Both are AS NEW: completely clean, binding tight & square, pages white, colors bright. Brand new publisher's order card laid in.Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Pacific time (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping without preapproval of extra (at least double) shipping per… Read More

Corte Madera, CA: Gingko Press, Inc., 2008. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Cap10. A delight for all skateboarders, this 400-page book takes you on a nostalgic trip through skateboarding footwear from the origins of the sport through the wild popularity surge of the 1980s-1990s & into the 21st century. Decorated throughout with photographs, ads, & other color illustrations alongside text. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from Gingko Press, 2008, SIGNED by two of the Authors with a personalized inscription ("To Jim") on copyright page. Oversized hardcover has decorative gray/black/white paper over boards with a photo of gnarly toes on front cover. Condition is Fine (our highest grade): feels Brand New & unread, marred by only a hint of shelfwear/rubbing to lower extremities. Completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white, colors vivid; NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. Please see our photos--they show the Exact book you… Read More

New York, New York: Harmony Books/Crown, 1975. Soft cover. Very Good+. Following an Introduction by Diana Vreeland, former Editor-in-Chief at Vogue magazine, which discusses the women it portrayed on its covers & in its contents within the context of their historical era, offered are 17 stunning full-page, full-color reproductions of Vogue magazine covers, 1911-1927 (+ another on the back cover & another laid inside loose, not from this book). Each is easily removable & suitable for framing, as they are in Fine condition: white margins, bright colors, no edgewear. Orig. published in hardcover in 1975, this is the 11th printing of the First Softcover Edition. The softcover book itself is VG+, downgraded due to edgewear all around both front & back covers, rubbing to extremities, & mild creasing. No writing or underlining or highlighting; not ex-lib. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All… Read More

HarperStyle/HarperCollins, 1996. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. As New/As New. A tribute to the quintessential American garment, as worn by both men & women, in sports, music, film, as a uniform & class symbol, fashion/anti-fashion statement, and in-your-face political expression. Lavishly illustrated in both color & black-and-white photography by various contributors146 pages. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1996, this oversized hardcover folio has black paper over boards with stark silver/black/white lettering to front & spine. Condition is Fine: looks & feels Brand New! Completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & completely unmarked. Black marker swipe to bottom outside page edges is only flaw. The unclipped DJ (which opens to reveal a brightly colored 27" x 35 poster on back) is also Fine, virtually flawless with NO wear or fading. A beauty!Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock"… Read More