{"product_id":"the-aloha-shirt-spirit-of-the-islands-hardcover","title":"The Aloha Shirt: Spirit of the Islands - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDale Hope\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGerry Lopez\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eGreg Tozian\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most colorful and complete book published on the most enduring souvenir ever invented: the Hawaiian shirt. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully illustrated with hundreds of images, this book recounts the colorful stories behind these marvelous shirts: as cultural icons, evocative of the mystery and the allure of the islands, capturing the vibe of the watermen culture and lifestyle -- casual, relaxed, and fun. Valued by professional collectors and by millions of vacationers and fashionistos, these shirts are enjoying a fashion revival. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from hundreds of interviews, newspaper and magazine archives, and personal memorabilia, the author evokes the world of the designers, seamstresses, manufacturers, and retailers who created the industry and nurtured it from its single-sewing-machine-shop beginnings to an enterprise of international scope and importance and its revival today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Aloha Shirt\u003c\/i\u003e is both a dazzling, fun-to-browse art book, and a fascinating chronicle of the world's love affair with Hawaii.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollectibles\/Photography \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The most fun and affordable Hawaiian vacation you will ever take.\"\u003cbr\u003e Mark Cunningham, Bodysurfer \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"When I put on my aloha shirt, not only do I feel better but I'm certain that those who notice what I'm wearing feel a little something too. Such is the power of the aloha spirit.\"\u003cbr\u003e From the Introduction by Gerry Lopez \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow completely updated and revised, The Aloha Shirt is the most colorful and complete book on the most enduring souvenir ever invented: the Hawaiian shirt. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOverflowing with hundreds of images, this book recounts the colorful stories behind these marvelous shirts: as cultural icons, evocative of the mystery and the allure of the islands, capturing the vibe of the waterman culture and lifestyle--casual, relaxed, and fun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from hundreds of interviews, newspaper and magazine archives, and personal memorabilia, aloha shirt designer Dale Hope traces the splashy history of Hawaiian shirts from their beginnings right after the Great Depression to today, when they are enjoying a revival. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of full-color shirt images, vintage black-and-white photographs, and priceless examples of \"Hawaiiana,\" the book features separate chapters on the innovative artists, risk-taking manufacturers, and stories behind the success of the world's most famous shirt. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Aloha Shirt\u003c\/i\u003e is both a dazzling, fun-to-browse art book and a fascinating chronicle of the world's love affair with Hawai'i.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDale Hope has spent his life in the garment industry in Hawaii. He inherited his parents' clothing business, then bought and served as creative director of the legendary Kahala label. He has also worked with Patagonia on the Pataloha label. Dale is an avid waterman and lives in Haleiwa, HI. \u003cbr\u003eGerry Lopez, author of \"Surf Is Where You Find It\" made his reputation at Pipeline, then went on to a lifelong career in surfing, snowboarding, and stand-up-paddle. He co-founded Lightning Bolt(r) Maui surfboards, was instrumental in developing the high-performance shortboard, and has appeared in many films. He lives in Bend, OR. \u003cbr\u003eGreg Tozian is a writer (author, journalist, playwright), artist (comics), photographer, filmmaker \u0026amp; musician. He lives in Portland, OR. \u003cbr\u003eYvon Chouinardis the founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc., and author of \"Let My People Go Surfing,\" \"The Responsible Company,\" and \"Simple Fly Fishing.\" He lives in Ventura, CA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 11.1 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 14, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769901252896,"sku":"9781938340567","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7b84fa8fb040d2b7ac300d80c0ce328a.webp?v=1780359332","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-aloha-shirt-spirit-of-the-islands-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}