Splendid Slippers: A Thousand Years of an Erotic Tradition
Beverley Jackson
ISBN 10: 0898159571 ISBN 13: 9780898159578
Published by Ten Speed Press, 1998
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An extraordinary exploration of footbinding that encompasses Chinese art and mythology, social and political history, and truly exotic eroticism. The author's vast collection of historical and contemporary photographs, plus 40 full-color "portraits" of her most prized slippers, creates a uniquely poignant and evocative panorama.
About the Author: BEVERLEY JACKSON is an esteemed art and cultural historian who specializes in Chinese art and costume. She tours and lectures on Asian art from her home in Santa Barbara, California.
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Title: Splendid Slippers: A Thousand Years of an ...
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket