How Long to Read The First Book of Fashion

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Book of Fashion?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read The First Book of Fashion by Matthäus Schwarz

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

An obsession with fashion is nothing new. Throughout history, dress has mesmerised with its power to charm and communicate identity and status. In this first English translation of an extraordinary historical document - the earliest known book of fashion - fashion-conscious Renaissance man Matthäus Schwarz and his son Veit Konrad chronicle their lives through the clothes they wore. Lavishly illustrated, The First Book of Fashion recaptures the experience of sixteenth-century life through the rich intricacies of dress and its cultural meaning. The book unpicks the fabrics, cuts, colours and detail of these remarkable illustrations and their brilliant captions handwritten by Schwarz, arguably making him the first fashion blogger. Historians Ulinka Rublack and Maria Hayward bring the original manuscript to life with new, insightful commentaries alongside the original text, providing an unparalleled portrait of sixteenth-century dress and culture in context. Including a specially-designed pattern by Olivier award-winning costume designer Jenny Tiramani, from which readers can recreate one of Schwarz's original garments, this is a valuable resource for everyone from scholars to designers to fashion enthusiasts.

How long is The First Book of Fashion?

The First Book of Fashion by Matthäus Schwarz is 410 pages long, and a total of 102,500 words.

This makes it 138% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Book of Fashion Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 20 minutes to read The First Book of Fashion aloud.

What Reading Level is The First Book of Fashion?

The First Book of Fashion is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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Where Can I Buy The First Book of Fashion?

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