If your a book,brain and beauty junkie like me then this book set is still available and a must have in your collection.This phenomenal put together five volume book set runs through the origins of global beauty from ancient civilization to modern day.It chronicles every aspect on the subject of beauty as it has evolved from cultures showing the universal although diversity of beauty.The force behind this project was commissioned by the L'Oreal Corporate Foundation to celebrate it's 100th anniversary.A major contribution from 300 writers of 35 different nationalities and 20 different disciplines.You will find out the practices of body painting,skin lightening,hair removal,hair extensions and every other topic imaginable dating back from 100,000 years ago.You don't even have to be a beauty addict to enjoy this book because it's listed as containing fascinating information of different cultures, anthropology and ancient civilizations not to mention beautiful photography.The book is designed to stack up in the shape of a pyramid and has a whopping 1500 pages.It's very pricey but a treasure to have either as a collector or for reference.If I get my hands on a copy I will do an updated post on exactly what you will find inside the volumes and will add photos.The complete book set retailed at $295 when first released at Amazon,now listed at $215 Volumes are as follows,complete with a look into the future:Volume 1: Prehistory; Volume 2: Antiquity; Volume 3: Classical Age; Volume 4: Globalization; and Volume 5: The Future.
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