This phenomenal celebration of vintage T-shirts from the 1970s and 1980s brings together old favourites as well as rare archive shirts in a visual journey through the popular culture and spirit of the times. Over 500 images of unusual and original T-shirts have been garnered from private collectors, fan clubs and brand companies. The book includes:

• Shirts from the worlds of skate, surf, BMX, TV and film, advertising, comics and cartoons, as well as music ÂÂ� from classic rock and punk to new wave and hip hop


• Technical processes, such as iron-on transfers and screen-printing


• Collectors stories and treasures

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 shirts. Formerly a fashion journalist for 19 magazine, Lisa has a degree in fashion textiles. Lisa and Sam sell their clothes under the Heart of Glass label at Whistles. Their Upper Fifth range is currently on sale at Top Shop.

History; * Tribes & Street Culture; * Music & Concert; * Surf & Skate; * TV & Film; * Cars & Girls; * Popular Culture; * Collecting & Care; * Sourcebook.