Read My Lips: A Cultural History of LipstickFor a device of such small dimensions, lipstick has inspired great feats. Read My Lips records them all - from Cleopatra, who enhanced her hue with henna, to Paloma Picasso, who donned her trademark red at the tender age of three. More than lip service, these colorful pages include lipstick lore, art, literature, and photography, as well as memorable Hollywood moments and an inside take on the history, business, and psychology of painted lips. |
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