Beauty - A Black Perspective (Paperback)

The beauty and fashion world attracts enormous interest. Everybody knows who Naomi Campbell is, but few know who South Africa's local Naomi Campbells were (and are)!

This title is an extraordinary mix of glamour, nostalgia and social analysis. It takes the reader on a journey through our South African history and politics from the unusual perspective of the beauty industry. Backed by a photo gallery of classic icons from the 50s, 60s and 70s to the present, it celebrates the inspirational role of beautiful and courageous Black women, especially models and beauty queens. It also looks at the business of beauty and recounts the struggles and successes of Black practitioners trying to make it in this competitive sector.

The author is someone who herself was a leading model of the 1980s. Nakedi Ribane co-owned one of the very few Black modeling agencies of note in South Africa. She is ideally placed to offer a fascinating 'behind-the-scenes' look at one of the most under-rated yet influential industries of our time.

General

Imprint:	University of KwaZulu-Natal Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	April 2006
Authors:	Nakedi Ribane
Dimensions:	245 x 172 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	152
ISBN-13:	978-1-86914-087-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Fashion & beauty industries > General Books > History > African history > General Books > Local Author Showcase > Lifestyle
LSN:	1-86914-087-7
Barcode:	9781869140878

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