Vintage T-shirts: (limited edition, hardback with fabric) - Tapa dura

Vintage T-shirts pays homage to obsessional love of tees in all their guises - and the nostalgic memories they revive. Traded, given to lovers, worn until falling apart, customized and cut-up, T-shirts today are a ubiquitous item of apparel, worn by everyone, from children to the elderly. The book takes a visual journey through the worlds of music, television, film, advertising, skate and surf, entertainment and all aspects of popular culture that make this item of clothing such a longlasting and covetable staple. In addition, there are collector profile spreads that take a look at the collections and backstories of T-shirt fans and fanatics. It is a must-have purchase for all T-shirt enthusiasts!

Sam Knee worked for four years in San Francisco, grading T-shirts and sourcing vintage clothes for a number of retailers. He has travelled extensively worldwide in the pursuit of rare and unusual T-shirts. Formerly a fashion journalist for 19 magazine, Lisa has a degree in fashion textiles. After dealing in vintage clothing at Portobello market in London, Lisa and Sam sold a range of their clothes under the Heart of Glass label at UK retailer Whistles. Their Upper Fifth range is currently on sale at Top Shop branches in the UK.