Julian Walker
The Finishing Touch: Cosmetics Through the Ages
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712357524
- author:
- Julian Walker
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- The British Library Publishing Division
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 11.4 x 2.3 x 17.8 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The quest for physical beauty has been a constant pursuit throughout history. This fascinating book explores the materials and methods used in the past to enhance or hold on to one's looks, revealing a story of ingenuity and imagination as well as self-delusion and exploitation. From bizarre home remedies like face wash made from minced pigeons to commercial innovations such as bear's grease for hair conditioning, this book delves into the often uncomfortable history of human desire for physical attractiveness. It also examines Anglo-Saxon prescriptions for cosmetic surgery and ways to prevent mice from infesting elaborate wigs. Through its exploration of these unusual practices, the book offers a unique insight into the human need to look beautiful and the creative - sometimes desperate - solutions people have developed over time.
Related Products
Related Products
Finishing Touches
Yates, John
Finishing Touches
Yates, John
Touch the World Through Prayer
Duewel, Wesley
Finishing Touches (Paperbacks from Hell)
Tessier, Thomas
Touch and Go: A Golden - Age Mystery
Wentworth, Patricia