Valerie SteeleShoe Obsession

I just opened this tome of shoe knowledge and I’m already hooked. What so far I love the most is that the two Queen authors Colleen Hill and Valerie Steele aren’t squeamish about sex and fetish, and it’s about time! As humans we are creatures of pleasure and it’s high time we all (men & women) embrace both fashion and fetish in a consensual positive way

Despite the focus on "Obsession," which apparently came from the NY FIT show of the same name, thisbook is very informative and well worth reading for those who have a general interest in the subjectmatter. The book is well written, provides insightful historical, psychological and other perspectiveson high heel shoes and boots. In addition, the authors treat us with a judiciously chosen, exquisiteplethora of photos--some of items featured at the show. They strategically insterspersed them in thetext to make their point--if there was ever a need. It is a pleasure for the eye of shoe and bootlovers at large and a good read!

Colleen Hill does a fantastic job with this beautiful collection of 'feet objects.' The photographs are stunning and the history is fascinating. This is a must-have book for anyone who is interested in fashion history, design history, accessories, shoes of course, but also for anyone who just wants to look at something beautiful!I may not be able to walk in heels over four inches but at least here I get to appreciate their beauty!

If you have a shoe fetish and or a collector .. it's a must!

If you LOVE shoes this book is definitely a must have! I really enjoyed this book. I found out so many interesting facts about shoe designers that I never knew.

I purchased this book as a gift for my shoe obsessed daughter. She loves it. It's a great combination of intellectual and artistic content.

A most informative and entertaining book which is well illustrated and the next best thing to being at the exhibition.

Perfect book for the shoe connoisseur in your life :0)

Eccentric styles in shoes that in many ways refers to the haute couture world. Quite interesting for those obsessed with shoes.

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Das Buch zu einer sehr interessanten und wirklich gut ausgesuchten Ausstellung! Die Auswahl ist wirklich sehr gut, und die Fotos sehr gut! Viel zu oft sind diese Bücher nur Konzeptdesign, das nicht tragbar ist oder war. Nicht dieses! Wirklich zu empfehlen, für alle die sich gerne mit der Materie etwas ernsthafter auseinandersetzen.

Qualité exceptionnelle, photos superbes, texte très poussé de Valerie Steele (sur le fétichisme féminin mais aussi masculin du soulier à travers sont toute son histoire...).