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The power of style by annette tapert, diana edkins alibris. Postrel identifies the three essential elements in all forms of glamour and explains how they work to create a distinctive sensation of projection and yearning. The power of style and the power of glamour by annette tapert historical style. The power of glamour annette tapert aurum press 1999 despite its title it is not in itself a glamorous book. From annette tapert, the coauthor of the popular the power of style, comes a book that is just as beautiful and entertaining but that redefines an attribute even more intangible. Another book i loved that is slightly off topic is called deluxe. Annette tapert is the author of books such as the power of glamour.
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Biography publicity listings official sites contact info. The power of style and the power of glamour by annette. The power of glamour tapert annette 1854106112 for sale. Film costume feminist media histories university of california. Publication date 1998 topics motion picture actors and actresses. The power of style reveals the inner qualities of 14 remarkable women who captured the worlds attention with their impeccable sense of style, their beauty and their effortless flair. The women who defined the magic of stardom by annette tapert 1998 get this. The power of style by annette tapert, 9780517585689, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Annette tapert has written several books on society, fashion and beauty, including the power of style and the power of glamour. Its an easy read, like the soap operas of the fashion magazines, where reader also glances at pictures. Glamour is the aura that surrounds a star as material as those solidgold halos that crown the saints in early renaissance paintings and it is the thesis of annette taperts book, which. She is on the board of trustees of the pen american center, the writers association. This book transcends most film biographies because of the. The women who defined the art of living well 01 by tapert, annette, edkins, diana isbn.
The power of style and the power of glamour by annette tapert. In the 1970s and 1980s notable reference books emerged. Similarly tapert underlines that by 1926 she was the official queen of the screen, the most imitated movie star in the world, and the most photographed woman of the decade tapert 1998. Twentyeight of the most glamorous old hollywood actresses. The women who defined the magic of stardom by annette tapert 1998 get this book if you love old hollywoods gossip, glamorous stars and fabulous gowns. Tapert has written eleven books on a diverse range of subjects, including military history, fashion and iconic women who have defined the world of fashion, decorating and entertaining. Please leave all five stars feedback if you are satisfied with your purchase. The power of glamour by annette tapert, hardcover barnes.
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