The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther
4.8 | 161 ratings
Price: 30.06
Last update: 02-18-2026
Product details
- Publisher : Chronicle Books
- Publication date : May 23, 2023
- Language : English
- Print length : 152 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1797203061
- ISBN-13 : 978-1797203065
- Item Weight : 2.1 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.4 x 0.85 x 11.35 inches
- Best Sellers Rank:#327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- Fashion Design
- Fashion History
- Black & African American Biographies
- Customer Reviews:4.84.8 out of 5 stars(161)
Top reviews from the United States
- JaneBeautiful Coffee Table Book with Gilded pages and vivid imagery!I absolutely love Ruth Carter and her work, and this book has some great imagery of all the films she's worked on that are my top favorites (especially those by Spike Lee). It also includes insights from her life and career and photos depicting that as well. The paper quality is amazing and it's just a fab book! Definitely excited to add to my collection.
- Teresa AhmadReviewAwesomeness
- PhilipGeniusThe pictures in this book are excellent. She is an inspiration to designers and people who just love clothes. I got a sewing machine and the book is sitting there for creativity and insight.
- VernonMasterfulEven if you aren’t a student of design this is a great book on the intricacies of the film business. And this is just one department. The people it takes to put something on film. I admire that and as an actor myself. I’m in awe of the attention to detail. This delves into one persons mind on how she thinks when tackling a Problem. Kudos to all involved, and Thank You. ????
- PatriciaAbsolutely the most beautiful pictures of her worksLove the illustrations and reading her creative process. A top item added to my large African American/African collection! Was so surprised at what a beautiful book this is. Well written and well illustrated!!!
- VeejayAwesome BookThis book is so entertaining and informative. And, the photographs are amazing!
- Sally ByrdOutstanding book about an outstanding woman!Enjoyed this book and background information on Ruth Carter. Amazing!
I am giving this book to my daughter for her birthday. I know she will love it, as well! - jazzSo glad I bought this bookThe quality of the binding is much more than I expected. I was happy to learn more about this designer and her body of work. The photos are fabulous.