Glamur - Gandl S.

Glamour is a unique phenomenon: it can fascinate with its fabulous beauty, but can also shock, turning into a vulgar display. Having conquered pop culture and the commercial market, he penetrated into everyday leisure, everyday life, fashion and even politics. This book is the first significant study revealing the phenomenon of glamour in all its historical ambiguity and originality. The author's focus is a vast time layer - from the Napoleonic era to the present day. On the unexpected side, the reader will discover such skilful masters of creation of appearances as Napoleon, Walter Scott, Byron, George Brammell, Hollywood stars, courtesans, athletes, models created in the bowels of the factory of glamour.