Heavy Metal Armour: A Visual Study of Battle Jackets Jim Phillips

Heavy Metal Armour: A Visual Study of Battle Jackets Jim PhillipsCustomized denim battle jackets are worn by heavy metal fans to show their devotion to the music and subcultures of metal. Unique study outlines the significance of battle jackets in metal scenes and makes connections to wider historic and contemporary culture. Original paintings of jackets and photographic portraits of the wearers. 80 col. illus.

It includes fifty texts (or extracts)

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