Cool Shades provides the first in-depth exploration of the enduring appeal of sunglasses in visual culture, both historically and today. Ubiquitous in fashion, advertising, film and graphic design, sunglasses are the ultimate signifier of 'cool' in mass culture; a powerful attribute pervading much fashion and pop cultural imagery which has received little scholarly attention until now.Accessible and highly engaging, this book offers an original history of how sunglasses became a fashion accessory in the early twentieth century, and addresses the complex variety of meanings they have the power to articulate, through associations with vision, light, glamour, darkness, fashion, speed and technology in the context of modernity.Cool Shades will be of great interest to students of fashion, design, visual and material culture, cultural studies and sociology, as well as general readers fascinated by this iconic fashion staple.

Cool Shades: The History and Meaning of Sunglasses

Arts & Photography

Brown, Vanessa

Graphic Design

Bloomsbury Academic

Cool Shades provides the first in-depth exploration of the enduring appeal of sunglasses in visual culture, both historically and today. 
Ubiquitous in fashion, advertising, film and graphic design, sunglasses are the ultimate signifier of 'cool' in mass culture; a powerful attribute pervading much fashion and pop cultural imagery which has received little scholarly attention until now.
Accessible and highly engaging, this book offers an original history of how sunglasses became a fashion accessory in the early twentieth century, and addresses the complex variety of meanings they have the power to articulate, through associations with vision, light, glamour, darkness, fashion, speed and technology in the context of modernity.
Cool Shades will be of great interest to students of fashion, design, visual and material culture, cultural studies and sociology, as well as general readers fascinated by this iconic fashion staple.

Boundless 2012: The Anthology of the Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival

Literature & Fiction

International Poetry Fest, Rio Grande Valley

Poetry

El Zarape Press

This fascinating and educational bilingual title features important historical and geographical information on Alabama, including data about the people and culture of the state, and maps with keys, rivers, and main cities. Back matter includes state activities and facts, visual hall of famous people, visual glossary, index, resources, Web sites, and word count. Part of The Bilingual Library of the United States of America series, this is an incredible resource for young new readers in Spanish and older English-as-a-Second-Language learners.

Alabama (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (English and Spanish Edition)

Children's Books

History

PowerKids Press

Provides a brief overview of the state of Arizona, covering information about state facts, important events, and famous people.

Arizona (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (Spanish and English Edition)

Presents general information about the geography, history, industry, and lifestyle in the state of Idaho.

Indiana (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (English and Spanish Edition)

This fascinating and educational bilingual title features important historical and geographical information on Kentucky, including data about the people and culture of the state, and maps with keys, rivers, and main cities. Back matter includes state activities and facts, visual hall of famous people, visual glossary, index, resources, Web sites, and word count. Part of The Bilingual Library of the United States of America series, this is an incredible resource for young new readers in Spanish and older English-as-a-Second-Language learners."

Kentucky (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (Spanish and English Edition)

Presents general information about the geography, history, industry, and lifestyle in the state of Minnesota.

Minnesota (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (English and Spanish Edition)

This colorful, fact-filled bilingual book includes information about the state's flag and seal, its history and geography, and its people and culture. With 7 full pages of data and statistics at the back, this book is an incredible resource for young new readers in Spanish and older ESL learners.

Arizona (English and Spanish Edition)

Geography & Cultures

Rosen Pub. Group

Carrying His Baby: A Billionaire BWWM Pregnancy Romance

United States

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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Cool Shades: The History and Meaning of Sunglasses

Cool Shades: The History and Meaning of Sunglasses

Boundless 2012: The Anthology of the Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival

Alabama (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (English and Spanish Edition)

Arizona (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (Spanish and English Edition)

Indiana (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (English and Spanish Edition)

Kentucky (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (Spanish and English Edition)

Minnesota (Bilingual Library of the United States of America) (English and Spanish Edition)

Arizona (English and Spanish Edition)

Carrying His Baby: A Billionaire BWWM Pregnancy Romance