From Somerset to the World: Clarks A Visual History1825–2025 by Alexander Newman

From rugmaker to shoemaker. From Quaker family business to global brand. FromSomerset to the world.

As Clarks celebrates its 200th anniversary, this book traces the remarkablehistory of the company behind some of the most iconic shoes of all time.Charting landmark footwear across two centuries, it explores Clarks’origins, visual heritage and cultural reach — from Beatniks to hip-hop kids,Mods to rudeboys, UK ravers to Tokyo tastemakers and beyond.

A brand is a story.
And this is the story of Clarks.

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Researched, written and designed by Alexander Newman

Foreword by Jony Ive

First edition, published 13th November 2025 (worldwide)
ISBN: 978-0-9567773-1-7
217 × 252 × 44.5mm / 1.58kg
1200+ illustrations