![]() ![]() ![]() I knew there were more women like both of my aunts. One was a fashion model in the 50’s in fashion shows and beauty contests and another aunt was an opera singer. ![]() In researching a novel, I saw an array of Black people from all walks of life and I was disappointed but not surprised that I didn’t see more of that in coffee table books. I’d go to any number of bookstores and you’d see awesome books with Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and some of the great socialites like Babe Paley. I came up with the idea because I love coffee table books. I conceived Vintage Black Glamour in 20005 as the coffee table book that it would be. Nichelle Gainer: I started the Tumblr site to generate interest for what I always knew would be a book. We caught up with Gainer to ask what the book and the vision were all about.ī: What gave you the idea for Vintage Black Glamour in the first place? In June, Essential World/Rocket 88 Books will publish her dream come true – a book that proves that style, fashion and sophistication are also a significant part of our history. Gainer’s intent was always to create a lavish coffee table book to showcase that history and that has come to pass. ![]()
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