Painted Faces by Susan Stewart

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New B-format paperback - Susan Stewart guides the reader through the bewildering, fascinating and complex story of cosmetics, from the ancient world to the present day.

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Painted Faces by Susan Stewart

New B-format paperback - Susan Stewart guides the reader through the bewildering, fascinating and complex story of cosmetics, from the ancient world to the present day.
‘A lively, discursive history of make-up … delights in the nitty-gritty’ -- Times Literary Supplement
Susan Stewart's first published work was based on her PhD thesis awarded in 2003. Since then she has contributed to various publications and taken part in conferences and events including The Edinburgh Book Festival. She is the author of 'Painted Faces, A Colourful History of Cosmetics' and 'Common and Uncommon Scents, A Social History of Perfume.' Susan lives in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh with her husband and two dogs.
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ISBN 13 9781398103245
ISBN 10 1398103241
Title Painted Faces
Author Susan Stewart
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Year published 2020-12-15
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.