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The latest book by DJ and designer Al Fingers, ‘Clarks in Jamaica’ takes you on a journey of current and historic photographs, interviews, and previously unseen archival material, with a particular focus on the Jamaican musicians who have worn and sung about Clarks shoes over the years.

On the creation of the book Al Fingers says: “Being from England, I have always been intrigued by the Jamaican fascination with Clark’s shoes and the way they are referenced within Jamaican music. Whilst Vybz Kartel’s song ‘Clarks’ brought the phenomenon to many people’s attention in 2010, the relationship goes back way further, and in compiling this book I wanted to bring attention to that, highlighting the work of artists such as Dillinger and Little John who had sung about Clarks many years before.”

In the words of Jamaican producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee: “From ever since, Clarks is a number one shoe inna Jamaica. Not just now, I’m talking from the Fifties come right up… Clarks stand the test of time inna Jamaica. All the other shoes come and bow right down at Clarks’ Foot.”