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New York Times Bestseller Makeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. In Face Paint, Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times up through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and also surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. Face Paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeup's use, the actual materials employed over generations, and the glamorous icons that people emulate, it is also a social history of women and the ways in which we can understand their lives through the prism and impact of makeup.

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PublisherAbrams, Inc.

ISBN-101419717960

ISBN-139781419717963

eBay Product ID (ePID)224217391

Product Key Features

Book TitleFace Paint : the Story of Makeup

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2015

TopicBeauty & Grooming, Fashion & Accessories, Subjects & Themes / Fashion

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Photography, Health & Fitness

AuthorLisa Eldridge

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight38.5 oz.

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

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by sind_71
17 Nov, 2021
Facepaint.The story of make up.Lisa Eldridge..
A large glossy coffee table book. A beautiful book full o f photos of make up of past and present and famous wearers. I even remember some of these products. Lisa really goes into depth about the products,this book is compelling. I nearly forgot I had something cooking in the oven.This is a book I find you are compelled th read.Beautiful,well written.good present, if you can be prepared to part with it. Not a dust gatherer.
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by spencer95linda
28 Feb, 2022
Beauty know how and historical knowledge in a beautiful book.
I am a huge Lisa Eldridge fan and have wanted this book for quite a while! I am thrilled with the book, and totally happy with the affordable price. I am still working my way through all the historical content, but it is a definite must have for all makeup artists, makeup lovers and beauty buds! Lisa Eldridge is a mine of makeup information, with so much knowledge and experience to share with the makeup loving community. The images in this book are beautiful and it is as beautiful as it is informative!! So glad I purchased this!
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by Ynkny-vnRRa@Deleted
01 Oct, 2016
Gorgeous book, excellent seller
I recomend this book to everyone who's interested in makeup as an important fact of the human history,
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by marafemarquez_0
01 Jul, 2023
Great book
The exterior was quite damaged, but the inside is perfect, and for the price I cannot complain
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by highbury0715
15 Jan, 2019
Thank you
Great book, bought for my daughter but I read it before her
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by kellgab_5
29 Oct, 2023
Great book
Great book definitely recommend
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by L1zn7HF1Rga@Deleted
23 Nov, 2017
Brilliant
Delivery when expected, care taken with packaging, lovely!
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by supersec1
05 Mar, 2020
Story of make up
Excellent.
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by bandeirapt2-7
05 Jul, 2018
Very Good!
Perfect condition
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by minkmouseandghillie
04 May, 2016
Great book
Brilliant book, my daughter loves it.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New