Stiletto

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Summary: SHOCKED!
Review: When I purchased this book I thought I would get more information on the history of the heel, such as the sumtuary laws that only allowed royalty and other aristocrats to wear heels. This is were the term "well Heeled" comes from. Instead I found a book full of pornography.
Here we are in the twenty first century and women are still viewed the same was as they did centuries ago. It seems that when I do research on anything pretaining to women what I get is porno. This is an insult to someone who has mothers, sisters, and aunts. I returned this book because I have a daughter and I don't want her finding this book and wondering why I would have something like this in my library.


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Summary: intelligent, forward thinking and well researched
Review: This book is an intelligent historical analysis of the stiletto heel, one of the best of its kind. Its insight into cultural history and psychology is profound. The mass of pictures and illustrations work perfectly with the text. It is ideal for students of fashion and cultural history plus anyone interested in making statements with their clothes.

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Summary: One step beyond
Review: This is a beautiful, smart, and fun book. I have never been a shoe fanatic and was at first skeptical when I received this book as a present, but I was pleasantly surprised as soon as I opened the cover. I loved all the history, whimsy, and gorgeous illustrations found in this book. This is a great one to give as a gift and will add a stylish touch to every library. Anyone with even the slightest interest in fashion, cultural history, or designer footwear will go crazy for STILETTO.

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Summary: Fantastic book
Review: This is the best fashion hsitory book I have ever read. It has the most brilliant images and inspiring text. It is a proper history book that makes you look again at a subject with new eyes. I would highly recommend it.