{"title":"Thomas Cardwell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Cardwell\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a unique exploration of visual culture, delving into the striking aesthetics and social meanings behind iconic styles. His work captures the essence of subcultures with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect immersive studies that blend art, fashion, and cultural history, illuminating the stories behind bold visual statements like \u003cem\u003eHeavy Metal Armour: A Visual Study of Battle Jackets\u003c\/em\u003e. Cardwell’s books celebrate the intersection of identity and artistry within contemporary cultural movements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heavy-metal-armour-a-visual-study-of-battle-jackets-by-thomas-cardwell-9781789385366","title":"Heavy Metal Armour: A Visual Study of Battle Jackets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA lavishly illustrated study of the heavy metal battle jacket in a historical and cultural context.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 1970s, customised denim \"battle jackets\" have been worn by heavy metal fans to signify their devotion to the music and subcultures of metal. Embellished with patches, badges, and studs, these jackets are works of art that communicate the values of metal to the world at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeavy Metal Armour: A Visual Study of Battle Jackets\u003c\/em\u003e features a series of detailed paintings that visually document examples of jackets alongside photographic portraits of the fans that wear them. Reaching across a range of fields from art theory to ethnography and subcultural studies, and informed by a series of interviews with metal fans, this book considers the significance of battle jackets in metal scenes and traces a lineage of customised clothing starting in the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460906664172,"sku":"9781789385366","price":88.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789385366-heavy-metal-armour-a-visual-study-of-battle-jackets.jpg?v=1774955732"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thomas-cardwell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}