Eyeliner

A Cultural History

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Beschreibung

<p><b>A dazzling exploration of the global intersections of beauty and power</b><br><br><b>'Fascinating'</b> NIGELLA LAWSON<br><b>'Awe-inspiring' </b>FUNMI FETTO<br><b>'A treat to read' </b>KASSIA ST CLAIR<br><br><b>A <i>Sunday Times</i> Style Barometer and <i>New York Times</i> Book Review Editors' Choice</b><br><br>For centuries, humans have been drawn to lining our eyes. The aesthetic trademark of icons from Nefertiti to Amy Winehouse, eyeliner is one of our most enduring cosmetic tools: ancient royals and Gen Z influencers alike have harnessed its power.<br><br>Through Zahra Hankir's kohl-lined eyes, this ubiquitous product becomes proof of the stunning variety among cultures across time and space. By way of intimate conversations - with Chadian nomads, Japanese geisha, Indian dancers, New York's drag queens and more - <i>Eyeliner</i> embraces the profound significance of its namesake, especially among communities of colour.<br><br><i>Eyeliner</i> is a delightful and unexpectedly moving journey through streets and stages around the world, and a stirring reclamation of a key piece of our collective history.<br><br><b>'A smoky-eye lover's paradise' </b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i><br><br>'<b>Hankir delves into the political contexts that inform our make-up choices' </b><i>DAZED</i><br><br><b>'A beautifully written deep dive' </b><i>GLAMOUR</i><br><br><b>Featuring stunning portrait illustrations by Mercedes deBellard</b></p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781529920642

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

195 x 128 x 26 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2024

Verlag / Hersteller

Random House UK Ltd