The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Costume And Fashion: From 1066 To The Present (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A multitude of books are available on the subject of costume history (e.g., Twentieth-Century Fashion, LJ 11/1/93 and The Bourgeoisie Inside Out, LJ 4/15/94). What distinguishes this title (besides the 500 years of coverage added to the enlarged edition) is its 180 color illustrations, which depict in rich detail figures representing varied social classes of European (and later American) society from 1066 to 1990. A succinct glossary and a one-page introduction provide complementary text to the parade of the "great years of fashions" and the full descriptions that follow. Cassin-Scott, a theater professional, has written and illustrated books on military uniforms and on costumes and settings for historical plays. Fashion/costume students or enthusiasts, fashion designers, and theater wardrobe designerswill find this a valuable and interesting research tool. Recommended for libraries serving those patrons.
Vicki Gadberry, Memorial Lib., Mars Hill Coll., N.C.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

“What distinguishes this title is its 180 color illustrations, which depict in rich detail figures representing varied social classes of European (and later American) society from 1066 to 1990. A succinct glossary and a one-page introduction provide complementary text to the parade of the ‘great years of fashions’...a valuable and interesting research tool. Recommended.”—Library Journal.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0289800935
• ISBN-13: 978-0289800935
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,588,282 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The author is an unoriginal, untalented illustator & writer, January 21, 2000

By	Anne (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This is an absolutely pathetic book. The illustrator/author merely copied famous works of art from the Reniassance period. Wait, I shouldn't say copied: He made weak attempts at the imitation of these masterpieces. Could he not come up with something slightly original in text and drawing? Please save your money.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars ...not the best one, June 1, 1999

By A Customer

This book has really nice pictures at all but after learning so much about the history of costume at university I was really unsatisfied with this book. It could have been more structure in it, too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's good for descriptions and definitions, May 27, 2007

By	Rachel Gitel (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Costume & Fashion: From 1066 to the Present Day (Hardcover)

I don't regret getting this book, but I have seen better. The illustrations are a good source but not an ideal one. I did notice, and maybe it's just me, that the drawings were not proportional and a little too cartoony (it's definately a personal preference). However the garments themselves are nicely drawn and will be helpful to me in the future.