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Beautiful, sculptural objects, shoes are powerful indicators of gender, status, identity, taste, and even sexual preference. Featuring extensive new photography, this is a beautiful and authoritative guide to the history and culture of footwear.Iconic creations by celebrated designers sit alongside masterpieces by unknown craftsmen in this book.

Shoes Pleasure and Pain Pleasure Pain

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      Publisher: V & A Publishing
      Publication Date: 6/1/2015
      ISBN13: 9781851778324, 978-1851778324
      ISBN10: 1851778322

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      Book Synopsis
      Beautiful, sculptural objects, shoes are powerful indicators of gender, status, identity, taste, and even sexual preference. Featuring extensive new photography, this is a beautiful and authoritative guide to the history and culture of footwear.Iconic creations by celebrated designers sit alongside masterpieces by unknown craftsmen in this book.

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