Perfumes: The A-Z Guide
by Luca Turin and Tania
Sanchez
(updated paperback - over
400 new fragrances added to the original 1500)
Comprehensive reference book in good condition overall.
Originally bought from a high street shop.
[My ref: 81271 0]
Product Details:
Publisher :
Profile Books; Main edition (22 Oct. 2009)
Language :
English
Paperback :
624 pages
ISBN-10 :
9781846681271
ISBN-13 :
978-1846681271
Dimensions :
14 x 3.8 x 19 cm
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Book Description
The
must-have hardback has also been hailed as a masterpiece of criticism and
invective. Over 400 new fragrances have
been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback.
Perfumes: The
Guide is the culmination of Turin's lifelong obsession and rare scientific
flair and Sanchez's stylish and devoted blogging about every scent that she's
ever loved and loathed. Together they make a fine and utterly persuasive
argument for the unrecognised craft of perfume-making. Perfume writing has
certainly never been this honest, compelling or downright entertaining.
About the Author
Luca Turin
is a scientist with a controversial theory of how we smell. He is the author of
The Secret of Scent and the subject of the bestselling Emperor of Scent.
Tania
Sanchez is a perfume collector and expert, and journalist.
Reviews
'I've long
wished perfumery to be taken seriously as an art, and for scent critics to be
as fierce as opera critics, and for the wearers of certain
"fragrances" to be hissed in public, while others are cheered. This
year has brought Perfumes: The Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez, which I
breathed in, rather than read, in one delighted gulp.' Hilary Mantel, Guardian
As
scintillating as it is comprehensive...this pungent, entrancing book is a wake
up call for the nostrils. ― The Independent Published On: 2009-10-30
An
unexpected classic of criticism -- Philip Hensher ― Spectator (Books of the
Year)
If you are
at all interested in perfume, one of life's greatest sensual pleasures, this is
an essential possession -- David Sexton ― Evening Standard
This
husband-and-wife team has produced a work of perfume criticism that is as
gripping as any thriller. -- Jan Moir ― Daily Mail
I loved it
and bought it for all my friends. I have to say that this is certainly my
favourite non-fiction book ever and is very likely my favourite book of all
time! If I had to take only one book with me onto a desert island for an
indefinite time, it would be this one. ― Joanne Harris - author of 'Chocolat'
Published On: 2009-10-13
The perfect
gift for the scent addict in your life...witty and informative - and,
occasionally, deliciously bitchy. ― The Times Published On: 2009-10-24
Brilliant
writing... I shall now spray on my favourite scents in quite a different frame
of mind! -- Joanna Trollope ― By email Published On: 2009-10-29
hugely
engrossing...the writing is brilliant...gorgeous. ― Evening Standard Published
On: 2009-10-29
Lyrical and
acerbically witty compendium. ― The Times Published On: 2009-10-31
From riotous
one-liners to elaborate reviews, fragrance experts Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez
have written an authoritative guide to the best and worst scents. ― Daily
Express Published On: 2009-10-30