{"product_id":"eyeliner-a-cultural-history-9781787303300","title":"Eyeliner: A Cultural History","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dazzling exploration of the intersections of beauty and power around the globe, told through the lens of an iconic cosmetic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Fascinating' \u003cb\u003eNigella Lawson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Awe-inspiring' \u003cb\u003eFunmi Fetto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A treat to read' \u003cb\u003eKassia St Clair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e Style Barometer and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Review Editors' Choice Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the distant past to the present day, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeen 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 - \u003ci\u003eEyeliner\u003c\/i\u003e embraces the rich history and significance of its namesake, especially among communities of colour. What emerges is a delightful, surprising, and unexpectedly moving journey through streets, stages, and bedrooms around the world, and a thought-provoking reclamation of a key piece of our collective history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCosmetic, tool of rebellion, status signifier: Eyeliner has been all these and more. Moving through millenniums and across civilizations, \u003cb\u003eHankir gives the makeup its eye-opening due\u003c\/b\u003e * New York Times Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully written deep dive i\u003c\/b\u003ento something that so many of us use on a daily basis with little to no thought. \u003cb\u003eYou will never use an eyeliner in the same way again\u003c\/b\u003e * Glamour *\u003cbr\u003eHankir makes\u003cb\u003e a compelling case\u003c\/b\u003e that, far from an inconsequential vanity, eyeliner is not just about beautification but protection, and even politics, for men and women across the world and through the ages * New Statesman *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFascinating \u003c\/b\u003e. . . In my line of business (being Miss Universe), eyeliner is more than an item in a makeup kit—it’s part of an artistic palette. This simple tool gives us the power to command a room, to make a personality statement, and to change our entire look on a whim. As Zahra Hankir shows, none of this is new or even modern, but has been part of \u003cb\u003ea legacy of powerful women\u003c\/b\u003e for millennia -- Sheynnis Palacio, Miss Universe 2023 * CNN's Best Books of 2023 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful read\u003c\/b\u003e, a thought-provoking one, and, unlike many history books - \u003cb\u003eendlessly entertaining\u003c\/b\u003e * Bad Form, Hardback of the Month *\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting perspective on a seldom-explored area of cultural history… \u003cb\u003ethought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e * i *\u003cbr\u003eEngrossing… Hankir’s history lessons are peppered with cultural references and good humor. \u003cb\u003eThe book is a smoky-eye lover’s paradise\u003c\/b\u003e -- Cat Marnell * New York Times Book Review *\u003cbr\u003eWho knew the humble eyeliner could offer up so much? Hankir’s beautiful writing style and incredible attention to detail mean that even those with zero interest in makeup will find this book \u003cb\u003eawe-inspiring and fascinating \u003c\/b\u003eas it goes far beyond the realms of beauty. -- Funmi Fetto, author of PALETTE, Contributing Beauty Editor at British Vogue and Beauty Director at the Observer \u003cbr\u003eHankir delves into the political contexts that inform our make-up choices... \u003ci\u003eEyeliner\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea comprehensive account of how this age-old medium became a means for connection, communication and rebellion\u003c\/b\u003e * Dazed *\u003cbr\u003eI loved \u003ci\u003eEyeliner\u003c\/i\u003e. Hankir approaches her subject with dedicated curiosity, humility and humour, blending anthropology, travel, memoir and history. \u003cb\u003eA treat to read and - of course - beautifully eye-opening.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Kassia St Clair, author of THE SECRET LIVES OF COLOUR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptivating... An arresting feminist narrative from start to finish\u003c\/b\u003e, this book reveals the depth and multi-dimensionality of a cosmetic that connects Queen Nefertiti to young women protesting in contemporary Iran. -- Rafia Zakaria, author of AGAINST WHITE FEMINISM\u003cbr\u003eCombining the steady contemplation of the personal essay with her journalistic flair for storytelling, Zahra Hankir traces the history of kohl, traversing space, time and cultures to delve into the deeply human importance of a makeup kit staple many of us don't give a second thought. An engaging read that is \u003cb\u003epoignant, enlightening, and full of emotional depth.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Layla AlAmmar, author of SILENCE IS A SENSE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntriguing \u003c\/b\u003e. . . [Hankir] uses this ancient form of makeup as an ingenious prism through which to explore cultural identity. * The Bookseller, Editor's Choice *\u003cbr\u003eA\u003cb\u003e fascinating\u003c\/b\u003e history . . . If you've never given much thought to the beauty staple, \u003ci\u003eEyeliner \u003c\/i\u003ewill change that forever. * Town \u0026amp; Country *\u003cbr\u003eAbsorbing . . . Hankir provides an engaging, colorful study while relating her own cross-cultural story. * Kirkus *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptivating\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Hankir packs her reader-friendly narrative with relatable examples of cultural and geographic significance. * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHankir disrupts many deeply held assumptions about beauty, gender, and power \u003c\/b\u003e. . . Hankir \u003cb\u003ewrites with boldness and care\u003c\/b\u003e . . . [she] meticulously details commonalities in physical and aesthetic practices [...] without losing sight of cultural specificity or intersectionality. * Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eimpressive, rigorously researched,\u003c\/b\u003e winding path through centuries and over continents * NPR *\u003cbr\u003e[Eyeliner] artfully blend[s] a history of the eye cosmetic with an emotive treatment of makeup’s relation to the self . . . a thoughtful, unlikely romp across the world, viewing a small but significant part of \u003cb\u003ecultural history, through a keen (and boldly defined) eye\u003c\/b\u003e * Wall Street Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA marvel\u003c\/b\u003e . . . [Hankir] goes back in time, around the globe and into her own past, painting a picture that not only resituates eyeliner in the cultural imaginary but celebrates the myriad contributions of communities of color to beauty history -- Anne Helen Peterson * Culture Study *\u003cbr\u003eHankir does a \u003cb\u003espectacular\u003c\/b\u003e job of raising the stakes and setting up eyeliner as this culturally powerful and iconic practice, all tied back on Nefertiti…a book that succeeds in telling, if not one story, then many stories, about a utilitarian, symbolic, and essential practice that transcends cultures around the world * Chicago Review of Books *\u003cbr\u003eA narrative that, fittingly, bypasses dominant Western discourses of makeup and fashion, which is part of what makes this work\u003cb\u003e so refreshing to read \u003c\/b\u003e. . . This book demonstrates that eyeliner is not simply a frivolous decoration; it connects back to a much larger story * 4Columns *\u003cbr\u003eReaders will never think of eyeliner the same way after reading this book . . . [Eyeliner] has a richer and sometimes stranger history than many people (including me) would have guessed . . . \u003cb\u003eendlessly fascinating\u003c\/b\u003e * Electric Literature *\u003cbr\u003eAn intriguing journey through time and across continents . . . [Hankir] travels far in pursuit of her research, expressing a contagious wonder at the layers of common ground a simple object like eyeliner offers people of diverse backgrounds . . . \u003ci\u003eEyeliner \u003c\/i\u003efeatures a particularly dazzling chapter on the late Amy Winehouse . . . \u003cb\u003e[A] well-written, absorbing debut\u003c\/b\u003e * Shelf Awareness *","brand":"Vintage Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49412399595863,"sku":"9781787303300","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/eyeliner-a-cultural-history-9781787303300","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}