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The power of glamour : longing and the art of visual persuasion / Virginia Postrel.
| Author/creator | Postrel, Virginia, 1960- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. |
| Publication | New York : Simon & Schuster, 2013. |
| Description | xi, 269 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The nature of glamour. The magic of glamour ; Inarticulate longings -- The elements of glamour. Dreams of flight and tranformation and escape ; The art that conceals art ; Leave something to the imagination -- The evolution of glamour. From a muse of fire to the gleam of a thousand lights ; The world of tomorrow ; The uses of enchantment. |
| Abstract | An exploration of glamour, a potent cultural force that influences where people choose to live, which careers to pursue, where to invest, and how to vote, offers empowerment to be smarter about engaging with the world. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2013026988 |
| ISBN | 1416561110 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781416561118 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1416561129 (trade paper) |
| ISBN | 9781416561125 (trade paper) |
| ISBN | 1476718873 (e-book) |
| ISBN | 9781476718873 (e-book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BH39 .P66925 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |