Fashions In Eyeglasses: From the 14th Century to the Present Day
Hardback
Main Details
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Fashions In Eyeglasses: From the 14th Century to the Present Day
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Richard Corson
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| Physical Properties |
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| Category/Genre | History of fashion |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780720613469
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| Classifications | Dewey:391.44 |
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| Edition |
3rd edition
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Peter Owen Publishers
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| Imprint |
Peter Owen Publishers
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| Publication Date |
20 August 2011 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
'Fashions in Eyeglasses' is the most comrprehensive history of eyewear ever to be published in English. An indispensable sourcebook for anyone who works in fashion or theatre, it is a fascinating journey through time for the historian and general reader alike.
Author Biography
Richard Corson taught theatrical makeup in universities throughout the U. S. and worked as a theatrical makeup consultant. His book "Stage Makeup" has become the standard text on the subject, while his three valuable social histories, "Fashions in Eyeglasses," "Fashions in Hair," and "Fashions in Makeup," are renowned as classics in their field.
Reviews"Informative and entertaining." --"Vogue" "Succeeds in making a highly specialized reference book of great general interest as well." --"Observer" on "Fashions In Hair" "Chronicles in devastating detail the history of that absorbing folly the pursuit of beauty. . . . An encyclopedic study, a valuable book of reference." --"Times Literary Supplement" on "Fashions in Makeup"
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