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Hankir, Zahra.
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Cosmetics.
Cosmetics -- History.
Eye -- Care and hygiene.
Cosmetics industry.
Beauty, Personal.
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Eyeliner : a cultura...
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Hankir, Zahra.
Cosmetics.
Cosmetics -- History.
Eye -- Care and hygiene.
Cosmetics industry.
Beauty, Personal.
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Eyeliner
: a
cultural
history
/ Zahra Hankir.
by
Hankir, Zahra.
Penguin Books, 2023.
Call #:
391.63 H241e
Subjects
Cosmetics.
Cosmetics --
History
.
Eye -- Care and hygiene.
Cosmetics industry.
Beauty, Personal.
ISBN:
9780143137092 (hc)
Description:
xxxvii, 328 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"From the acclaimed editor of Our Women on the Ground comes a dazzling exploration of the intersections of beauty and power around the globe, told through the lens of an iconic cosmetic. From the distant past to the present, with fingers and felt-tipped pens, metallic powders and gel pots, humans have been drawn to lining their eyes. The aesthetic trademark of figures ranging from Nefertiti to Amy Winehouse,
eyeliner
is one of our most enduring cosmetic tools; ancient royals and Gen Z beauty influencers alike would attest to its uniquely transformative power. It is undeniably fun-yet it is also far from frivolous. Seen through Zahra Hankir's (kohl-lined) eyes, this ubiquitous but seldom-examined product becomes a portal to
history
, proof both of the stunning variety among cultures across time and space and of our shared humanity. Through intimate reporting and conversations -- with nomads in Chad, geishas in Japan, dancers in India, drag queens in New York, and more --
Eyeliner
embraces the rich
history
and significance of its namesake, especially among communities of color. What emerges is an unexpectedly moving portrait of a tool that, in various corners of the globe, can signal religious devotion, attract potential partners, ward off evil forces, shield eyes from the sun, transform faces into fantasies, and communicate volumes without saying a word. Delightful, surprising, and utterly absorbing,
Eyeliner
is a fascinating tour through streets, stages, and bedrooms around the world, and a thought-provoking reclamation of a key piece of our collective
history
."--Publisher.
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3
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