Mad Men in Books
The fourth season of Mad Men ended last week, and while I'm sad to see it go, I've recently discovered some fun Mad Men inspired books to keep me going until next season. And with the holidays right around the corner these books make fantastic gifts for any Mad Men fanatics.
The Fashion File: Advice, Tips, and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men
By Janie Bryant
Janie Bryant is the immensely talented costume designer for Mad Men and she just released The Fashion File this past month. The book works more like a how-to reference for dressing yourself. She also gives behind the scenes peeks into the Mad Men world, as well as her process for creating the costumes.
By Dyna Moe
Dyna Moe became famous when she began posting illustrated depictions of Mad Men on her Flickr stream (check it out here). AMC then used her considerable skill to create their Mad Men Yourself machine. The book isn't just illustrations, it includes a Sally Draper drink menu, Joan paper dolls, and instructions on how to create the perfect bouffant.
