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Look [Paperback]

Paul Gorman (Author)
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April 5, 2006
A facinating look at the changing fashions that have paralleled every new movement in pop and rock music, from Elvis's suits to today's street fashions.
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"... bring[s] the styles to life by talking to designers, tailors, stars and style icons past and present." -- The Face, April 2001

"... vividly bring[s] to life the times when dancing in the street ... was a radical revolutionary thing to do." -- The Big Issue, March 2001

"Featuring striking colour photographs, this book is a must for all pop culture fans." -- Marie Claire, March 2001

"Gorman's intricately researched book is a must for anyone interested in the influence of rock and pop icons on style." -- OK! Magazine, March 2001

"WORTH A SECOND LOOK ... tells the story of the designers who dressed the major artists of the 20th century." -- The Independent On Sunday, March 2001 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 228 pages
  • Publisher: Adelita; Revised edition (April 5, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0955201705
  • ISBN-13: 978-0955201707
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,901,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Paul Gorman is a London-based writer and fashion entrepreneur.

Over the last three decades he has written for a wide variety of publications including Mojo, GQ, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Radio Times, Screen International, Music Week and Heat.

Gorman has published eight books, including two editions of his acclaimed history of post-war music, fashion and style The Look: Adventures in Rock & Pop Fashion, and the definitive history of the transatlantic music press In Their Own Write.

Two of his books have appeared in the London Sunday Times best-sellers lists - Straight with Boy George and Cry Salty Tears, a ghostwritten story of spousal abuse for Dinah O'Dowd.

His most recent book is Reasons To be Cheerful: The Life & Work Of Barney Bubbles, about the late graphic designer who committed suicide in 1983. This is available in the US via DAP distributution from September 1 2009.

Gorman has two book blogs: http://barneybubbles.com/blog and http://rockpopfashion.com/blog. Both are regularly updated with fresh and exclusive info, images and interviews.

Gorman also operates the fashion label The Look Presents which delivers its fifth collection to Topman in the US and Europe fall 2009.

A pop culture historian, Gorman has staged exhibitions, Q&As, fashion shows and many other events with partners including Sir Paul Smith, Central Saint Martin's College Of Art and the Victoria & Albert Museum.



 

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!, July 13, 2001
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Wow - I'm amazed that this book hasn't got more attention. First off it looks like a coffee table bookw ith loads of good pix and graphics - there is one of McLaren & Westwood from 1971 which is incredible. I've got all the books and pix relating to the Sex Pistols and this pair but I've never seen that one before.

Anyway there are loads of examples for everyone - the Elvis pix are great as are the Beatles and Mod ones. But once you start reading it really comes into its own.

There are interviews with the guy that made Elvis's clothes way back in teh eraly 50s as well as The Beatles tailor but also up to date people like Wayne Hemingway.

My own criticism is that there isn't enough on American style but I guess since we stole a whole lot from the limeys it could be justified.

Can't recommend it enough.

Pete

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for anybody who has an interest in music and fashion...seriously!!!, March 12, 2010
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Growing up anywhere usually revolves about two major things in your life...what you listen too and what you wear!
Paul Gorman has created here one of the most important must haves for anyone who has an interest in music and fashion.
This book has it all and I cannot recommend it highly enough, filled with fantastic and rare pictures it takes the reader on a fantastic journey about The Look.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but one significant star is missing..., May 14, 2011
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S.B. Pam (Sunny Philadelphia) - See all my reviews
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I own the first edition of this book (as well as just about every book published on the subject of rock n roll style) and though I really enjoy it, there seems to be one glaring omission. Where is Michael Jackson? Not one mention for arguably the most influential pop star style icon ever? I kind of wonder if Gorman is just too cool for school to put MJ in his book. But really, the guy who shaped the direction of fashion in the 1980's doesn't even get a single shout out? Nuts.
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