Perfumes: The A-Z Guide by Tania Sanchez (English) Paperback Book

Description: Perfumes by Tania Sanchez, Luca Turin Over 400 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback masterpiece on perfumes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The must-have perfume guide has been hailed as a masterpiece of criticism and invective. Over 400 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback. Perfumes: The Guide is the culmination of Luca Turins lifelong obsession and rare scientific flair and Tania Sanchezs stylish and devoted blogging about every scent that shes ever loved and loathed. Together they make a fine and utterly persuasive argument for the unrecognised craft of perfume-making. Perfume writing has certainly never been this honest, compelling or downright entertaining. Notes A culmination of a lifelong obsession with perfume, combining Turins scientific facts with Sanchezs creative blogging about every scent shes ever smelt, loved and loathed. Sold over 20,000 copies in HB, while this PB edition has been updated with 300 new fragrances. Author Biography Luca Turin is the man who perfume-lovers openly adore. He is the author of The Secret of Scent (Faber, 2006) and his top-rated perfume is Guerlains Mitsouko. Tania Sanchez is journalist and a perfume collector and expert from New York. Her personal perfume collection numbers almost 2000 bottles. They recently married and divide their time between Boston and London. Review As scintillating as it is comprehensive...this pungent, entrancing book is a wake up call for the nostrils. * The Independent *An unexpected classic of criticism -- Philip Hensher * Spectator (Books of the Year) *If you are at all interested in perfume, one of lifes greatest sensual pleasures, this is an essential possession -- David Sexton * Evening Standard *This husband-and-wife team has produced a work of perfume criticism that is as gripping as any thriller. -- Jan Moir * Daily Mail *I loved it and bought it for all my friends. I have to say that this is certainly my favourite non-fiction book ever and is very likely my favourite book of all time! If I had to take only one book with me onto a desert island for an indefinite time, it would be this one. * Joanne Harris - author of Chocolat *The perfect gift for the scent addict in your life...witty and informative - and, occasionally, deliciously bitchy. * The Times *Brilliant writing... I shall now spray on my favourite scents in quite a different frame of mind! -- Joanna Trollope * By email *hugely engrossing...the writing is brilliant...gorgeous. * Evening Standard *Lyrical and acerbically witty compendium. * The Times *From riotous one-liners to elaborate reviews, fragrance experts Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez have written an authoritative guide to the best and worst scents. * Daily Express *Its a great book because it brilliantly combines technical knowledge with evocative, poetic and often laugh-out-loud-funny prose to provide incisive, vivid and honest criticism of all perfumes - from the staggeringly bad to the deeply divine.If you want to open your mind to the intricacies of scent - and enjoy a brilliant, entertaining read along the way - I cant recommend it enough. * Elle *consistently entertaining...scathingly inventive bitchiness. * Sunday Business Post *astonishingly brilliant and witty companion to all things fragrant. * Spectator *dazzlingly comprehensive compendium...the writing is the olfactory equivalent of mouthwatering. * Observer *genuinely wonderful...the authorss sense of smell is amazing. * Daily Telegraph *I was fascinated... a description of every perfume known to man, which sounds peculiar, but is mesmeric. -- William Leith * Evening Standard (Books of the year) *a staggeringly complete compilation of perfume reviews...ridiculously entertaining. * Daily Mail *For any fragrance fanatic...an indispensable beauty bible. * Norwich Evening News *Highly entertaining critique which had me both fascinated and laughing out loud in equal measure... addictive and informative. -- Phyl Clarke * Irish Times *Its scents-sational! -- Rochelle Warner * Fabulous.co.uk *A wise investment and an addictive read. -- Gillian Nelis * Sunday Business Post *The authors evocative and vivid writing style convinces us that perfume isnt a science but an art. Never again will you be able to walk past a perfume counter with quite the same nonchalance... if you have a nose for a good book, buy this one. -- Anita Sethi * Independent on Sunday *Theyre funny, bizarre, weird, hilarious writers. -- Alex Heminsley * BBC Radio 2 *Its an eau-de-must-have. If it came in a bottle wed wear it. * The City Weekly Magazine (Australia) *As riveting as a novel and as therapeutic as a recipe book. -- Jan Masters * Readers Digest * Promotional The must-have hardback has also been hailed as a masterpiece of criticism and invective. Over 400 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback. Prizes Winner of Jasmine Awards 2011 (UK) Long Description Over 400 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback masterpiece on perfumes. The must-have perfume guide has been hailed as a masterpiece of criticism and invective. Over 400 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback. Perfumes: The Guide is the culmination of Luca Turins lifelong obsession and rare scientific flair and Tania Sanchezs stylish and devoted blogging about every scent that shes ever loved and loathed. Together they make a fine and utterly persuasive argument for the unrecognised craft of perfume-making. Perfume writing has certainly never been this honest, compelling or downright entertaining. Review Text As scintillating as it is comprehensive...this pungent, entrancing book is a wake up call for the nostrils. Promotional "Headline" The must-have hardback has also been hailed as a masterpiece of criticism and invective. Over 400 new fragrances have been added to the original 1500 in this updated paperback. Details ISBN1846681278 Author Luca Turin Publisher Profile Books Ltd Year 2009 ISBN-10 1846681278 ISBN-13 9781846681271 Format Paperback Imprint Profile Books Ltd Subtitle The A-Z Guide Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 668.54 Illustrations Illustrations Media Book Language English Edition Main Translated from English Publication Date 2009-10-22 UK Release Date 2009-10-22 Pages 640 AU Release Date 2009-10-22 Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-11-26 Alternative 9781847651525 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:26041704;

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