Streetwear: The Insider's Guide
by Steven Vogel

Punk, reggae, graffiti, and all the other things that were the seeds of a style that started in the '80s are amply and vigorously documented in Streetwear: The Insider's Guide by Steven Vogel (Chronicle Books, $27.95). Interviews, opinions, and an onslaught of images make up this kaleidoscopic and encyclopedic overview. Designer and design-company profiles, media, and a global resource directory (with Vancouver grabbing half of the Canadian listings) all get a look in.