Survey of Historic Costume
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,Performing Arts
Survey of Historic Costume Details
Review “It took me a while to find a text that I am happy with. Once I found this one, I stopped searching.” ―Donna Meester, University of Alabama, USA“The organization of the book is excellent.” ―Emily Banis Stoehrer, Fisher College, USA“I do not think there is another that has this much detail, but introduces concepts well without overwhelming undergraduate students.” ―Diana Saiki, Ball State University, USA“The contents match precisely to what I am teaching, which is why I like this book so much. I think this book far outweighs any other book.” ―Rhonda R. Gorman, Texas Woman's University, USA“I feel the book is written with the correct amount and detail for undergraduate students of fashion history.” ―Alexandra Thelin, Montclair State University, USA“Compared to other books [Survey of Historic Costume] is more or equally comprehensive, and has better instructor Guides and student study help. I find [Survey of Historic Costume] a better tool student success than any other text I have used.” ―Elizabeth Cole Sheehan, Lasell College, USA“I think the design and layout is well-done and user-friendly.” ―Catherine Amoroso Leslie, Kent State University, USA“One of the best things is the context it provides for dress in each era - social, political, historical, etc. It's detailed and much better organized than other books I have as an option for this course.” ―Jennifer Banning, Illinois State University, USA“I have always used this book. I do not think there is another that has this much detail, but introduces concepts well without overwhelming undergraduate students.” ―Diana Saiki, Ball State University, USA“Compared to other books [Survey of Historic Costume] is more or equally comprehensive, and has better instructor Guides and student study help. I find [Survey of Historic Costume] a better tool student success than any other text I have used.” ―Elizabeth Cole Sheehan, Lasell College, USA“One of the best things is the context it provides for dress in each era-social, political, historical, etc. It's detailed and much better organized than other books I have as an option for this course.” ―Jennifer Banning, Illinois State University, USA Read more About the Author Phyllis G. Tortora is Professor Emerita at Queens College, The City University of New York. She is co-author of The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles, 8th Edition (Fairchild Books, 2013) and The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion, 4th Edition (Fairchild Books, 2013).Sara B. Marcketti is an associate professor at Iowa State University, USA, where she serves as an associate director in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching and formerly served as curator at the Textiles and Clothing Museum. Read more
Reviews
I used this book for a costume history class, it was very helpful, but I couldn't take it to class with me at risk of it falling apart. The front cover looks like it is going to fall off. The 30-40 pages or so have water damage so they are wavy and bumpy. When I ordered it, I think it said Used- LIke New or in Good condition, but they may have been hyping it up a bit much. Most of the pages after the 40 page mark and on are perfect, though so the book is definitely still usable. I added video of just the first few pages that have water damage so they are stuck together, and the photos show how the pages are separating from the cover.
