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Coco Chanel: Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress by Susan Goldman Rubin
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Item specifics
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- Publication Date
- 2018-03-13
- ISBN
- 1419725440
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1419725440
ISBN-13
9781419725449
eBay Product ID (ePID)
237540913
Product Key Features
Book Title
Coco Chanel : Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Women, People & Places / Europe, Biography & Autobiography / Art, Art / Fashion
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
17 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2017-007094
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Rubin offers an honest account of Chanel's success as a profoundly influential couturier."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, "Rubin expertly chronicles Chanel's life in this biography . . . Rubin captures the authenticity of Chanel alongside her psychological need to portray a luxurious lifestyle."-- VOYA Magazine, Rubin expertly chronicles Chanel's life in this biography . . . Rubin captures the authenticity of Chanel alongside her psychological need to portray a luxurious lifestyle., "Rubin's biography is clear-sighted about Chanel's faults while extolling her fashion genius. Her source notes and bibliography are meticulous, as is the book's design . . . This will attract young fashion mavens eager to learn about design history."-- Booklist, "A well-researched primer packed with details on a significant trailblazer. Give to readers interested in fashion, business, and history."-- School Library Journal
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
746.9/2092 B
Grade To
Ninth Grade
Synopsis
In this "well-designed biography of a fascinating woman" ( School Library Connection ) for young readers, award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the most well-known fashion designer in the world, Coco Chanel. Beginning with the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage, Goldman Rubin traces Coco's development as a designer and demonstrates how her determination to be independent helped her gain worldwide recognition. Coco Chanel: Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress focuses on the obstacles Chanel faced as a financially independent woman in an era when women were expected to marry; as well as her fierce competition with the Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli; and some of her most memorable firsts for the fashion industry, including the little black dress, the quilted purse with gold chain, and the perfume Chanel No. 5. "Rubin's biography is clear-sighted about Chanel's faults while extolling her fashion genius. Her source notes and bibliography are meticulous, as is the book's design . . . This will attract young fashion mavens eager to learn about design history." -- Booklist Includes color and black-and-white photographs, a bibliography, a list of where to see her work, and an index., Award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the most well-known fashion designer in the world, Coco Chanel. Beginning with the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage, Goldman Rubin traces Coco's development as a designer and demonstrates how her determination to be independent helped her gain worldwide recognition. Coco Chanel focuses on the obstacles Chanel faced as a financially independent woman in an era when women were expected to marry; as well as her fierce competition with the Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli; and some of her most memorable firsts for the fashion industry, including the little black dress, the quilted purse with gold chain, and the perfume Chanel No. 5. The book includes a bibliography, a list of where to see her work, and an index.
LC Classification Number
TT505.C45R83 2017
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- a***n (43)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (94)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.