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Secret of Chanel No. 5 : The Intimate History of the World's Most Famous Perfume by Tilar J. Mazzeo (2010, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100061791016
ISBN-139780061791017
eBay Product ID (ePID)84370672
Product Key Features
Book TitleSecret of Chanel No. 5 : the Intimate History of the World's Most Famous Perfume
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen Authors, Beauty & Grooming, Industries / General, Europe / Western, Industries / Fashion & Textile Industry
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Health & Fitness, Business & Economics, History
AuthorTilar J. Mazzeo
FormatHardcover
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Item Height1 in
Item Weight16.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-015284
ReviewsThis is one case where historical fact eclipses the legend and lore of the object itself there s much, much more than meets the nose to discover in these pages., Mazzeo has written an account of the rarest of things-an international olfactory icon-that fairly rushes off the pages. Here is the life of one of the 20th century's most interesting and deeply complicated women, a fascinating cultural history, and the story of an extraordinary perfume., Mazzeo's lush prose...never bogs down in the details--despite the extensive research showcased in the bibliography--and a smooth pacing keeps it moving along at a fast clip. This work is definitely recommended to lovers of 20th-century cultural history, Coco Chanel, and, of course, the world's best-selling perfume., The true brilliance of The Secret of Chanel No. 5 is Tilar Mazzeo's ability to take a subject one would never have thought possible to think very deeply about and then cover it so captivatingly. Who knew that such a tiny bottle housed so many secrets?, [In] the skilled hands of cultural historian Mazzeo it [Chanel No. 5] becomes a magnificent window through which to understand her [Coco Chanel] and her milieu... Impeccable research and crafting make a seemingly narrow topic feel infinitely important., This is one case where historical fact eclipses the legend and lore of the object itself--there's much, much more than meets the nose to discover in these pages., The true brilliance of The Secret of Chanel No. 5 is Tilar Mazzeo s ability to take a subject one would never have thought possible to think very deeply about and then cover it so captivatingly. Who knew that such a tiny bottle housed so many secrets?, "[Mazzeo] explores interconnections between designer and perfume, teasing out the relationship with delicacy." -- New York Times Book Review "[In] the skilled hands of cultural historian Mazzeo, [the perfume] becomes a magnificent window through which to understand [Coco Chanel] and her milieu... Impeccable research and crafting make a seemingly narrow topic feel infinitely important." -- Kirkus Reviews "This is one case where historical fact eclipses the legend and lore of the object itself--there's much, much more than meets the nose to discover in these pages." -- Booklist "Engaging." -- Wall Street Journal "Mazzeo's lush prose...never bogs down in the details--despite the extensive research showcased in the bibliography--and a smooth pacing keeps it moving along at a fast clip. This work is definitely recommended to lovers of 20th-century cultural history, Coco Chanel, and, of course, the world's best-selling perfume." -- Library Journal "Mazzeo has written an account of the rarest of things-an international olfactory icon-that fairly rushes off the pages. Here is the life of one of the 20th century's most interesting and deeply complicated women, a fascinating cultural history, and the story of an extraordinary perfume." -- Chandler Burr, New York Times scent critic and author of The Perfect Scent "Told in a light and graceful style that is just right for its subject.... [I]t's a fascinating trip, made even more so by Ms. Mazzeo's charming cameo appearances as a kind of tour guide.... This example of Barbe-Nicole's voice is exceptional...an intoxicating business biography." -- Julia Flynn Siler, Wall Street Journal "The true brilliance of The Secret of Chanel No. 5 is Tilar Mazzeo's ability to take a subject one would never have thought possible to think very deeply about and then cover it so captivatingly. Who knew that such a tiny bottle housed so many secrets?" -- Michael Tonello, author of Bringing Home the Birkin "Anyone who's ever dawdled in front of a perfume counter will love Tilar Mazzeo's fascinating history of the perfume known simply as No. 5; her rich and witty account is as compelling as the fragrance itself. " -- Karen Karbo, author of The Gospel According to Coco Chanel "The Widow Clicquot, Tilar J. Mazzeo's sweeping oenobiography of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, is the story of a woman who was a smashing success long before anyone conceptualized the glass ceiling." -- New York Times Book Review "Tilar J. Mazzeo's informed and enlightening biography of Madame Clicquot, the widow and, more important, the businesswoman, retrieves her vintage story as if looking for a rare bottle in one of the Champagne region's deepest caves." -- Newsday "A miraculous feat of organization, one worthy of a doctoral thesis.... [I]n its moments of action, this is actually a gripping story. And while the book appears to be a feminist history/business biography, it's also the appealing story of the author's odyssey." -- Austin Chronicle "If you like champagne, "The Widow Clicquot" by Tilar J. Mazzeo is definitely worth a drink." -- Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers "An enticing stew of biography and history." -- USA Today, '[In] the skilled hands of cultural historian Mazzeo, [the perfume] becomes a magnificent window through which to understand [Coco Chanel] and her milieu... Impeccable research and crafting make a seemingly narrow topic feel infinitely important.' (Kirkus Reviews), Mazzeo has written an account of the rarest of things-an international olfactory icon-that fairly rushes off the pages. Here is the life of one of the 20th century s most interesting and deeply complicated women, a fascinating cultural history, and the story of an extraordinary perfume., Anyone who's ever dawdled in front of a perfume counter will love Tilar Mazzeo's fascinating history of the perfume known simply as No. 5; her rich and witty account is as compelling as the fragrance itself. , Anyone who s ever dawdled in front of a perfume counter will love Tilar Mazzeo s fascinating history of the perfume known simply as No. 5; her rich and witty account is as compelling as the fragrance itself., [In] the skilled hands of cultural historian Mazzeo, [the perfume] becomes a magnificent window through which to understand [Coco Chanel] and her milieu... Impeccable research and crafting make a seemingly narrow topic feel infinitely important., 'This is one case where historical fact eclipses the legend and lore of the object itself'there's much, much more than meets the nose to discover in these pages.' (Booklist), Mazzeo s lush prose...never bogs down in the details despite the extensive research showcased in the bibliography and a smooth pacing keeps it moving along at a fast clip. This work is definitely recommended to lovers of 20th-century cultural history, Coco Chanel, and, of course, the world s best-selling perfume., [Mazzeo] explores interconnections between designer and perfume, teasing out the relationship with delicacy.
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Synopsis"Who knew that such a tiny bottle housed so many secrets?" --Michael Tonello, author of Bringing Home the Birkin Tilar J. Mazzeo, author of the New York Times bestseller The Widow Clicquot (an Amazon Best of the Month book in October 2008) returns with a captivating history of the world's most famous, seductive, and popular perfume: Chanel No. 5. Mazzeo's sweeping story of the iconic scent (known as "le monstre" in the fragrance industry) stretches from Coco Chanel's early success to the rise of the seminal fragrance during the 1950s to the confirmation of its bestseller status in today's crowded perfume market. "Here is the life of one of the 20th century's most interesting and deeply complicated women, a fascinating cultural history, and the story of an extraordinary perfume." --Chandler Burr, New York Times scent critic and author of The Perfect Scent, The unauthorized biography of the world's most famous, seductive, and successful perfume With its rich golden hue, art deco-inspired bottle, and timeless, musky scent, Chanel No. 5 is the world's bestselling perfume. Reverently known among industry insiders as le monstre-the monster-it is arguably the most coveted consumer luxury product of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Yet how did this pioneering celebrity fragrance, introduced in the early 1920s, eventually take on a life of its own, becoming a cultural monument celebrated by millions of devoted consumers The Secret of Chanel No. 5 is Tilar J. Mazzeo's far-ranging and fascinating search beyond the stuff of legend to uncover the full story of No. 5's creation, iconic status, and extraordinary success. Mazzeo goes back through time and deep into the life of Coco Chanel, the brilliant, controversial, and steel-willed businesswoman at the heart of the fragrance. She takes readers to the rose plantations and celebrated jasmine fields where the perfume begins and then to the laboratories and boardrooms where scent and sex are forever intertwined. And she travels to the heart of the Chanel empire: 31 Rue Cambon, Coco Chanel's flagship boutique, where six decades ago American GIs stormed the counters to possess the magical elixir that captured the luxury and romance of Paris for their girls back home. A blend of evocative history and thoughtful research, here is a glittering account of where art and sensuality mingle with dazzling entrepreneurship and desire: Chanel No. 5.
LC Classification NumberHD9999.P3934C436
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- Jun 23, 2017
Sucks You In
If you love learning the history behind things like Chanel No 5, this is a fascinating book that will suck you in. As soon as it arrived, I decided, "I will thumb through it, then set it aside to read later." That didn't happen. I had to force myself to put the book down. The author creates a setting that shares so much more than just the history of Chanel No 5 - you learn about other brands, other fascinating historical and unknown people, and I just have to say that I can't wait to get back to it. It is a totally excellent read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 28, 2019
Great Read! Better than Expected!
This book is much more interesting than I thought. It's very well written and has a lot of detail about the woman behind the fragrance. I learned a lot!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 10, 2021
I Love you!
The book is beautiful and was a great value.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
