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July 06, 2009
Ball Cap Nation!
Do you have a special relationship with your cap or beanie? Have to have it on your head before leaving the house? Well we have the perfect read for you, it's Ball Cap Nation, the new book by Jim Lilliefors. Ball Cap Nation is what the subtitle suggests... "a journey through the world of America's national hat."
As fads go, it's no longer even a fad, but a part of the national identity that, for better or worse, is a symbol of America. It feeds an illusion that Americans cherish, that despite their differences, and no matter what position they play when wearing a baseball cap, they're all part of the same team.
It's a look at the history of the cap, its styles and creation, and the people that create cap culture. From cap collectors like 30 Rock's Judah Friedlander, to cap geeks like Buckey Legried, who owns more than 90,000 caps! There's also interviews with cap geniuses, cap etiquette experts, and the movers and shakers of the global cap merchants... including yours truly! Yep, there's an interview with Geek Culture's Chief Propeller Beanie Technician Snaggy!
Of course it would be impossible to only describe caps, that's why the book is filled with lots of pictures, both black&white and in full color. I especially loved the old advertisment illustration from 1888 of Spalding Base Ball Caps... some very cool designs there! So if you are looking for a fun, informative read this summer, grab your cap and grab this book before you head to the ball park, beach, or hammock. And be prepared to take the Ball Cap Triva Quiz at the end of the book!
Posted by Snaggy at July 6, 2009 08:55 AM