Costume Books for the Fanatical

The list author says:
	"Lovely close up photographs but would like just a few full length shots of the costumes and more shots of the blackwork and embroidery in particular but I'm being fussy."

The list author says:
	"Preferable (in my opinion) to the 17th & 18th C in detail as seems more lush and informative. Useful for research and has lovely examples. Could create patterns from the clear sketches."

The list author says:
	"Hugely detailed and obviously a labour of love.  All of Ms Arnold's books are incredibly informative and her prose is both clear and concise.  Her work on these books is invaluable."

The list author says:
	"Some people warn beginners off these books I'm of the thought that you have to start somewhere and the best way to learn is to make mistakes. If considered with care this is useful for beginners"

The list author says:
	"This is lovely book but I find some the sketches very "scratchy" and um.. sketchy.  I prefer this sort of thing to be clear in the style of Janet Arnold but this book is useful none the less."

The list author says:
	"Amazon say this is out of print I found it through my work - published by Players Press, Studio City, California. A local bookshop should get it for you for circa £40. I find it invaluable."

The list author says:
	"A truely beautiful book at a good price.  Sadly, most of the pictures (though plentiful) are small and b&w.  The annotations are very informative.  Is useful for getting ideas and is pretty."

The list author says:
	"I bought this but sincerely wish I hadn't. Peacock is not a very good draughtsman, the designs are dodgy & b&w, and there is little valuable information to go with the sketches. Pretty useless."

The list author says:
	"Well worth trying to pick up a copy of this very detailed and interesting book with beautiful large and detailed photos of the costumes of these two royal ladies from the 19th C."

The list author says:
	"Great things come in small packages.  This traces the hsitory of shoes with some marvelous photographs of surving pieces from even the earliest times. Documents the timeline of shoes in an easy style."

The list author says:
	"Probably my favourite fashion book.  Beautiful photographs and brief info on each piece. Outstanding. I defy anyone to dislike this book."