Ball Cap Nation: A Journey Through the World of America's National Hat

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Join author James Lilliefors on his journey through Ball Cap Nation.

As the country grows increasingly diverse and complicated, Americans seek, and occasionally find, a common thread to unite them. And, as Jim Lilliefors reveals in his new book, that common thread is what the baseball cap is made of -- indeed, what has transformed it into 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. Exploring every aspect of caps and their culture -- including the history, manufacturing, and evolution of baseball caps; collecting and caring for caps; cap etiquette; and even cap urban legends -- and packed with photos throughout, Ball Cap Nation is a delightful look at a uniquely American phenomenon.

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"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." -- Snaggy at GeekCulture.com "'Ball Cap Nation' is a delightfully perceptive, playful and thoroughly nonacademic foray into an American love affair..." -- Philip K. Jason, Florida Weekly "Without a doubt, this is the most complete book to date on the iconic Ball Cap." -- Fred Belinsky, VillageHatShop.com "...a light, yet comprehensive look at one of our most ubiquitous fashion accessories." -- Jonathan Foerster, Naples Daily News

Author Bio

JAMES LILLIEFORS is an award-winning journalist and novelist whose work has appeared in the Miami Herald, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, the Baltimore Sun, and various other publications. His books include America's Boardwalks, Highway 50, and Bananaville. Lilliefors grew up in the Washington, D.C., area and currently lives in Naples, Florida. He owns a large but not particularly distinguished collection of baseball caps.