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The Story of the Face: The Magazine That Changed Culture

Paul Gorman • Thames & Hudson • ISBN 9780500293478

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The Story of the Face: The Magazine That Changed Culture

Paul Gorman • Thames & Hudson • ISBN-13 9780500293478

ISBN-10 0500293473 • 2017 • 1st Edition

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ISBN 9780500293478 • Completeness 73

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Description

The Story of the Face is a comprehensive history of the influential British style magazine 'The Face', which was published from 1980 to 2004. Authored by Paul Gorman, the book explores the magazine's impact on fashion, music, and culture, featuring interviews, archival materials, and insights into its creation and legacy.

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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Paperback1st EditionDec 05, 2017
Pages: 352Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: Paul Gorman

Cultural context

Category: 1980s CultureCategory: British Pop CultureCategory: Cultural StudiesCategory: Fashion HistoryCategory: Graphic DesignCategory: Magazine PublishingCategory: Media StudiesCategory: Music JournalismInfluenced by: Andy WarholInfluenced by: David BowieInfluenced by: Vivienne WestwoodInfluenced by: Malcolm McLarenInfluenced by: Richard HamiltonInfluenced by: Peter SavilleInfluenced by: Terry JonesInfluenced by: Nick LoganInfluenced: Contemporary Fashion MagazinesInfluenced: Streetwear DesignersInfluenced: Music Video DirectorsInfluenced: Graphic DesignersInfluenced: Fashion PhotographersInfluenced: Cultural CriticsInfluenced: Media ScholarsInfluenced: Visual ArtistsCornerstone of: Contemporary Fashion and Culture Publications

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