Rocket 88: Vintage Black Glamour

Vintage Black Glamour Encore

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Vintage Black Glamour Encore
By
Nichelle Gainer

It’s been ten years since the first Vintage Black Glamour book was published in 2014, and partly in celebration of that but mostly because it’s long overdue, I’m delighted to be able to announce that Vintage Black Glamour Encore will be published this year.

As with the other VBG books, it’s packed with photographs of legendary artists, from the latter half of the 20th century and the early part of the 21st century who continue to inspire us.

There are two editions to choose from, each with a unique cover design. The Signature Edition is also signed by me.

My hope is that by telling and preserving the stories of these artists (especially the lesser-known ones) in the pages of Encore, more people will appreciate the sacrifice and innovations that still inform and inspire people now, as they will future generations.

Preorder now and you can have your name printed in the book.

Thank you!

Nichelle Gainer

Vintage Black Glamour Encore

Vintage Black Glamour Encore

Classic
Edition

  • Hardback with Classic Edition cover design
  • Name in the Roll of Honour
Vintage Black Glamour Encore (Classic Edition)
Vintage Black Glamour Encore (Classic Edition)

Vintage Black Glamour Encore

Signature
Edition

  • Hardback with Signature Edition cover design
  • Name in the Roll of Honour
  • Signed by Nichelle Gainer
Vintage Black Glamour Encore (Signature Edition)
Vintage Black Glamour Encore (Signature Edition)

Why preorder?

  1. Have a name printed in the book
  2. Pay best price for any edition
  3. Get Vintage Black Glamour Encore first

Also available

Vintage Black Glamour

Timeless Planner

$20

Hardcover, illustrated planner

Vintage Black Glamour Timeless Planner
Vintage Black Glamour Timeless Planner

Vintage Black Glamour

Special Edition

$65

Original silk-covered special edition

Vintage Black Glamour (Special Edition)
Vintage Black Glamour (Special Edition)

Vintage Black Glamour

Hardcover Edition

$45

Original book in hardcover edition

Vintage Black Glamour (Hardcover Edition)
Vintage Black Glamour (Hardcover Edition)

Gentleman’s Quarters

Special Edition

$60

Silk-covered special edition

Vintage Black Glamour Gentleman's Quarters (Special Edition)
Vintage Black Glamour Gentleman’s Quarters (Special Edition)

Gentleman’s Quarters

Hardcover Edition

$45

Hardcover edition

Vintage Black Glamour Gentleman's Quarters (Hardcover Edition)
Vintage Black Glamour Gentleman’s Quarters (Hardcover Edition)

Vintage Black Glamour

2 book set

$120

Special editions of Vintage Black Glamour and Vintage Black Glamour: Gentleman’s Quarters in slipcase

Vintage Black Glamour (2 book set)
Vintage Black Glamour (2 book set)

The author

Nichelle Gainer has contributed to many major magazines and websites, including InStyle, Essence and Glamour. She has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, BBC News, the Guardian and NPR.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Nichelle lives in New York City, where she is writing her next book.

Vintage Black Glamour author Nichelle Gainer
Vintage Black Glamour author Nichelle Gainer

Reviews of previous editions

Bold and confident, iconic and inviting

Richard Torres, NPR

A book to buy and keep

O, The Oprah Magazine

Resonates with stunning images… But it is the stories behind these photographs – provided by Ms. Gainer in concise biographies and sharp observations – that remind us of the urgency of this self-construction for these women.

New York Times

Pretty darn fabulous … a must-have.

Huffington Post

Frequently asked questions

Who are Rocket 88 Books?
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Will I be able to get the book anywhere else?
Not at the moment, it may be available to order from book retailers after publication but it will always be available at the lowest price from Rocket 88. You will not see it discounted on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
What is the Roll of Honour?
It’s a list of names of supporters of the book who preordered early from rocket88books.com. It can be found printed in the back of all editions of the book.
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Where do you ship to?
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