Fashions in Makeup : From Ancient to Modern Times

A history of makeup by Richard Corson

Fashions in Makeup is a unique book in its field: a comprehensive history of cosmetics. In this highly praised volume, Richard Corson chronicles the pursuit of beauty from Ancient Egypt to the present day.

Concentrating mainly on makeup traditions of the Western world, with examples from other countries included for comparison, Corson describes the cosmetics with which men and women have decorated their faces, how they have applied them, and what they looked like as a result.

An excellent reference tool.


Good condition hardcover with dustjacket, some minor damp on first few pages - no damage, just a slightly wavy look.

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