ISBN: 9780762779949 - Stocking Book (6 results)

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Condition: Used - Very Good. A sumptuous feast for the eyes, and rich in historic detail, The Stocking Book is a lively and lovely paean to the world's most alluring garment. Often overlooked, the stocking has always been as outrageous as it is practical, from the ancient world all the way up to modern era. Arwas navigates the creation of the stocking, from the first knitters to mass manufacturing and the invention of nylon, and explores its many uses, from a practical garment worn by both sexes to the extravagant, luxury items they have become today. Sifting through decades of art, Arwas delves into the explosive cultural sensation of the stocking, from the role they have played on the runway to the phenomenon of the Christmas stocking. Complete with full-color illustrations and photos, as well as cultural commentary, The Stocking Book is bursting at the seams with its delightful and irreverent history.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Reprint. Reprint 2012 of the first edition 2010. Published by Skirt! Hardcover in pictorial silk boards without DJ as issued. Condition new, square tight and crisp book, no edgewear, sharp corners, no markings of any kind, no names, no underlinings, no highlights, no bent page corners, not a reminder. 8vo, 192 pages, illustrated throughout.…

hardcover. Condition: New. New hardcover in silk case wraps. Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. (5 x 1 x 8.75 inches) Includes full color photos and illustrations. 192 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. A sumptuous feast for the eyes, and rich in historic detail, The Stocking Book is a lively and lovely paean to the world's most alluring garment. Often overlooked, the stocking has always been as outrageous as it is practical, from the ancient world all the way up to modern era. Arwas navigates the creation of the stocking, from the first knitters to mass manufacturing and the invention of nylon, and explores its many uses, from a practical garment worn by both sexes to the extravagant, luxury items they have become today. Sifting through decades of art, Arwas delves into the explosive cultural sensation of the stocking, from the role they have played on the runway to the phenomenon of the Christmas stocking. Complete with full-color illustrations and photos, as well as cultural commentary, The Stocking Book is bursting at the seams with its delightful and irreverent history.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 192 pages. 8.80x5.10x1.20 inches. In Stock.