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Disruptive Pattern Material: An Encyclopedia of Camouflage (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Alex Newman (Editor) "The culmination of almost seven years of research and preparation, DPM may fairly be called the most comprehensive guide to camouflage yet published..." (more)
Key Phrases: civilian adoption, grey colourway, dragon embroidery, New York, Hardy Blechman, Bathing Ape (more...)

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Thick with information and glossy photographs of camouflage in all its forms -- from color-changing chameleons to vivid graffiti art. -- John Jurgensen, Hartford Courant 03/11/2005

This unique, handsomely designed coffee-table book has an eye-pleasing layout and text accompanied by lavish and extensive color illustration. -- M. Fusich, Choice 04/2005

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Charts the history of the pattern from the natural world through modern warfare to its role in contemporary culture. (Mallery Roberts Lane New York Times 20041125)

Delves into the use of camouflage as a source of pure graphic pleasure. (Rob Walker New York Times Magazine 20050311)

Thick with information and glossy photographs of camouflage in all its forms -- from color-changing chameleons to vivid graffiti art. (John Jurgensen Hartford Courant 20041224)

From computer games to cargo pants, a compendium of the perennially fashionable print. (Globe and Mail 200409)

Out of the ordinary... remarkable detail... I really was fully and greatly amazed by the book's complexity... extraordinary publication. (Roy R. Behrens Ballast Quarterly Review 200504)

This unique, handsomely designed coffee-table book has an eye-pleasing layout and text accompanied by lavish and extensive color illustration. (M. Fusich Choice )

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Product Details

Hardcover: 720 pages
Publisher: Firefly Books (November 6, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1554070112
ISBN-13: 978-1554070114
Product Dimensions: 12 x 8.7 x 2.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #795,887 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The culmination of almost seven years of research and preparation, DPM may fairly be called the most comprehensive guide to camouflage yet published. Read the first page

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civilian adoption, grey colourway, dragon embroidery, military surplus clothing, streetwear labels, reflective ink, disruptive pattern material, camouflage section, ship camouflage, sniper suits, camouflage products, cryptic colouration, disruptive patterns, camouflage pattern, camouflage fabric, camouflage paintings, camouflage designs, vinyl figures, protective colouration, box artwork, trial pattern, camouflaged uniforms, military camouflage, camouflage trousers, camouflage techniques

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New York, Hardy Blechman, Bathing Ape, Nicolas Peucelle, Maha Archive, Andy Warhol, Neil Davenport, Sam Handy, British Army, Russell Maurice, Action Man, Adelle Lutz, Christian Dior, Culture Art, Pierre Gatier, World War, Alain Jacquet, Vietnam War, Michael Lau, Roland Penrose, Annie Leibovitz, Dragon Models, Hong Kong, Pete Fowler, Warner Brothers

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Keith Haring by Elisabeth Sussman on page 277, page 407, and page 681
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable--A Publishing Phenomenon, November 11, 2004

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This book is not easy to talk about briefly because its contents are so vast. Not only is its page size large, it is also unusually thick, with more than 600 large pages of full-color images and text. It may at first sound pricey, but when you see and hold the physical thing, it's hard to believe that it isn't a lot more expensive. It is, as announced by the subtitle, an encyclopedia of camouflage. But it's far, far more than only that. Only one dimension of it is military, since there are countless examples of pattern disruption in art, nature and culture. This single volume version is a must for anyone who is interested in natural form, the visual arts, deception, mimicry, and pattern play. It will keep you occupied for months. The only thing better that I know of is the two-volume boxed UK edition of the same book in which the second volume is exclusively devoted to camouflage patterns on military uniforms. It is more expensive of course, but it's well worth it, especially for collectors of extraordinary books. For more on that edition, see www.dpmpublishing.com or search the UK Amazon website.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing collection of all things camouflage, November 17, 2004

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For the camouflage obsessed, this M*O*N*S*T*E*R of a book is akin to breathing pure oxygen. "Lift" it onto your coffee table and enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Camo, January 13, 2008

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This was a rare find. It came in perfect condition. It made a great Xmas gift to my son who is a talented artist and loves to wear camo pants. I enjoyed looking at the book too before wrapping it under the tree. I would recommend this book to anyone.

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