Whether you’re just indigo dipping your toe into the world of denim and work clothing or you are a level 70 mage – whatever that could possibly mean – getting your bearings on what started this industry from a functional point of view will not only inspire new outfits and garments to acquire but more importantly assign greater respect and meaning to the designs we all find so fascinating.

Lucky for us, denim historian Graham Marsh just dropped a new book entitled “Denim: The Fabric That Built America 1935-1944” which catalogs a pivotal time during denim’s growing popularity. Showcasing over 250 images sourced from the archive of the Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information, not only will this book serve as an I Spy for any discerning denim head, but commentary throughout will keep you entertained between page flips.

Available for $50 from Dawson Denim.