Painted Faces - A Colourful History of Cosmetics

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.

About the author

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Stewart
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781398103245
• ISBN: 978-1-398-10324-5
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 197 mm x 129 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 270 g
• Illustrations: 16 Plates, color
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Beauty/cosmetics; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous