Jackson, Beverley

Splendid Slippers: A Thousand Years of an Erotic Tradition [Chinese Culture, Footbinding]

Berkley: Ten Speed Press, 2000.

Signed with an inscription by the author on the title page.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Previous owner's name on the top of the first blank page. 10 by 10 inches; 183 pages with an index. Illustrated mostly in color.

Drawing from her extensive collection of antique footwear, Jackson delves into the cultural, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of this centuries-old custom in a richly illustrated and deeply researched exploration of the Chinese practice of footbinding.

Jackson's writing is both informative and empathetic, offering readers a nuanced understanding of a practice that was both an expression of beauty and a manifestation of societal control. The book's lavish photography captures the exquisite craftsmanship of the slippers, making it a visual as well as an intellectual treat.

Subjects: Chinese Culture, Footbinding, Women's History, Textile Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural History, Art History, Anthropology.

Item #20395
ISBN: 0898159571

Price: $28.00