Available at Gotstyle are a collection of great books for men, hand picked to be an easy gift for any guy. From style inspirations to funny reads, these must have books are the perfect stocking stuffers for your loved one, and for the guy you barely know and need a default gift for.
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100 Years of Menswear
A rich, comprehensive collection of images covering the revolution in menswear over the last 100 years with text by fashion historian Cally Blackman.
Rare photography and illustrations reveal the elegant tailoring of Savile Row and tough khaki and denim of the uniform and workplace giving way to an exuberant array of styles and colors as the century progresses. Packed with images of Hollywood style icons, the artist personalities of the 1930s, and more, the evolution of menswear from practical to peacock is explored in an array of rarely seen photographs and illustrations.
The impact of Pierre Cardin, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, and other designers is contrasted with the street fashion of the 1960s, punk, and the club scene to bring together the story of the flourishing menswear market in one invaluable book.
A unique collection, 100 Years of Menswear will prove indispensable for all fashion students, historians of dress, and lovers of men’s clothes.
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The Groom’s Instruction Manual
For decades, bookstore childcare sections were dominated by books for women that is, until Quirk’s Baby Owner’s Manual offered a fun and refreshing alternative for male readers. Now we’re crashing the wedding section with The Groom’s Instruction Manual, an irreverent guide to everything guys need to know about:
• Getting Engaged (popping the question, finding a ring)
• Wedding Planning (choosing a location, drafting a guest list)
• The Big Day (rehearsal dinners, toasts, what to do if you start crying)
• Post-Wedding (honeymooning, thank-you notes, newlywedding)
• And much more!
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Nordstrom’s Guide to Men’s Style
The right suit can turn an interview into a job, a lunch meeting into a deal, maybe even a blind date into a marriage. So how does a guy tell his herringbone from his seersucker? Tailored for men of all stripes, Nordstrom Guide to Men’s Style is the definitive handbook for dressing well. Richly illustrated chapters offer advice on how to wear (and accessorize) six key wardrobe components: suits, sport coats, trousers, shirts, ties, and tuxedos. With tips from tailors, a size chart, and plenty of photos, knowing what to wear when has never been easier.
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Dirty Jokes Every Man Should Know
Quirk has incredibly high standards of good taste—which is why most of the content in Dirty Jokes Every Man Should Know cannot be reprinted in this catalog. You’ll just have to trust us when we pledge that this book contains more than 100 premium grade-A dirty jokes, including:
• The One About Paris Hilton and the Himalayan Snow Leopard
• The One About the Octogenarian Hooker and the Box of Raisins
• The One About the Used Condom Salesman
• The One About Your Mom
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Recipes Every Man Should Know
Jokes Every Man Should Know was the sleeper success of Quirk’s Spring 2008 list, with 40,000 units shipped in its first three months. Its companion volume, Stuff Every Man Should Know, performed equally well. Now we are proud to unveil Recipes Every Man Should Know, which features the same pocket-size hardcover format and a wealth of easy-to-make recipes, valuable kitchen skills, and tips for guys navigating the kitchen.
Now guys will have all the essentials covered: Coffee, Eggs & Breakfast Classics Sandwiches, Burgers & Snacks Meat & Potato Dinners Bacon, Beer & Bar Food Chocolate, Cheesecake & More!
With an elegant design and affordable price point, these Recipes will be an irresistible gift for hungry dads, grads, and men of all ages.