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Essence and Alchemy : A Book of Perfume by Mandy Aftel (2002, Trade Paperback)

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For centuries, people have taken what seems to be an instinctive pleasure in rubbing scents into their skin, and using them to pray, to heal, and to make love. Yet in many ways perfumery is a lost art, its creative and sensual possibilities eclipsed by the dominance of synthetic ingredients. In Essence and Alchemy, winner of the Sense of Smell Institute's Richard B. Solomon Award, Mandy Aftel unearths a forgotten world in which scent was celebrated by poets, contemplated by philosophers, and universally appreciated for its profound resonance with body, mind, and soul. And she seduces the adventurous into experiencing firsthand the pleasures of working with natural essences.

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Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
ISBN-10
0865476438
ISBN-13
9780865476431
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2238058

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Book Title
Essence and Alchemy : a Book of Perfume
Author
Mandy Aftel
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Beauty & Grooming, Aromatherapy
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Health & Fitness
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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Item Length
8.2in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
11 Oz

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"Even for those of us who may not be inspired to try our hand at the venerable art of the parfumier, this book has much to offer: fascinating facts about the history of perfume, its links with the ancient art of alchemy and the roles it has played in many cultures . . . Aftel proves an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide." --Merle Rubin, Los Angeles Times "Rarely has the glory of the sense of smell reached such heights as in the imaginative mind of sensory superstar Mandy Aftel." --Annette Green, President, Fragrance Foundation
Dewey Decimal
668/.54
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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by AbzAi1gnTuC@Del...Sep 15, 2008
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This book was beautifully written, but can be difficult to understand. I'd recommend it for those who really love to read. Also for those who really love making their own perfumes.

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