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Splendid Slippers: A Thousand Years of an Erotic Tradition
Hardback
Main Details
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Splendid Slippers: A Thousand Years of an Erotic Tradition
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Beverley Jackson
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:192 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 262 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781580082563
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| Classifications | Dewey:391.41 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
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| Imprint |
Ten Speed Press
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| Publication Date |
1 July 2000 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
An extraordinary exploration of footbinding that encompasses Chinese art and mythology, social and political history, and truly exotic eroticism. The author's vast collection of historical and contemporary photographs, plus 40 full-color "portraits" of her most prized slippers, creates a uniquely poignant and evocative panorama.
Author Biography
BEVERLEY JACKSON is an esteemed art and cultural historian who specializes in Chinese art and costume. She tours and lectures on Asian art from her home in Santa Barbara, California.
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