Al Fingers is updating his ebook on Clarks footwear in Jamaica
The latest edition of Clarks in Jamaica shows the importance of the shoe brand that has been dubbed "Jamaica's national shoe" and is featured in countless reggae and dancehall tracks
The 2012 book Clarks in Jamaica by DJ and cultural historian Al Fingers traces the brand's journey from Somerset, where it was founded in the 19th century, to the West Indies, where it later became a popular shoe brand in Jamaica.
The first issue included interviews with local Jamaican music icons who shared the importance of Clarks shoes, as well as photographs by Mark Read.
The updated version now includes archive images by photographers Adrian Boot, Beth Lesser, Dave Hendley and David Corio, as well as new illustrations by Paris-based artist Ben Dorado.
The new edition also includes an expanded chapter on trends from Jamaica, more interviews with reggae and dancehall artists, and historical images and details that illustrate how Clarks used the brand's presence in Jamaica through advertising.
The book's release accidentally coincides with the release of a short film by Clarks himself about the brand's longstanding relationship with Jamaica.
Clarks in Jamaica by Al Fingers is published by One Love Books; onelovebooks.com