Good color pictures, some inaccuracies in the text.

books:

	• The Hawaiian Shirt: Its Art and History (Recollectibles) H. Thomas Steele Abbeville Press, 1984 - 96 pages view larger image
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Good color pictures, some inaccuracies in the text.

While the photos of the classic "silkies"
are fine, and most of the text is correct,
there are some historical inaccuracies.

Pretty pictures; not terribly informative

I've been told Steele's take on history is somewhat spotty; I'm not an expert so I can't confirm or deny that. To be honest, I've never even read the text. But the photos are numerous and great; there are over 125 full shirts in full color, many of them full-page as well. That makes the book perfect as an painting resource, which is what I use it for. If you're a fabric designer, costumer or artist, or just dreaming of the islands in their jet-set days of Lana Turner and Elvis Presley, this book is a good resource.

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Recollectibles delight popular culture collectors and graphic designers with their interesting design and intriguing subjects. Each book has a unique and engaging cover that is sure to charm people everywhere.