Essence and alchemy : a book of perfume / Mandy Aftel.
Essence and alchemy : a book of perfume / Mandy Aftel.
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Publisher
New York : North Point Press, 2001.
Date
2001.
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N668.54/16
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Language
English
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Physical content
244 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. The Spirit of the Alchemist: A Natural History of Perfume -- Ch. 2. Prima Materia: Perfume Basics -- Ch. 3. The Calculus of Fixation: Base Notes -- Ch. 4. Aromatic Stanzas: Heart Notes -- Ch. 5. The Sublime and the Volatile: Head Notes -- Ch. 6. An Octave of Odors: The Art of Composition -- C...
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Publisher
New York : North Point Press, 2001.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2001.
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Summary
"Mandy Aftel resurrects the rich legacy that is entwined with the evolution of perfumery, from the dramas of the spice trade to the quests of the alchemists. She 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."--BOOK JA...
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Essence and alchemy : a book of perfume / Mandy Aftel.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-236) and index.
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N668.54/16
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74Vv833D8jyl
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ISBN
0865475539 (hc. : alk. paper)
9780865475533 (hc. : alk. paper)
DDC
668.54
MMS ID
991014189679702626
