Collection Escada Fragrance Perfume

Famous perfumers, fashion designer film stars, and celebrities have all introduced perfumes presented in exquisite packaging designed to enchant and seduce the public. The miniature perfume bottle began as a purely commercial offshoot, but soon became a popular collector's item as an immensely covetable object in its own right. Featuring over five hundred color photographs, "Collectible Miniature Perfume Bottles is a treasure trove of beautiful flacons dating from the nineteenth century to the present day, presented in thematic chapters covering classic, designer, popular, trademark and celebrity perfume bottles. Whether you are a long-term perfume bottle collector or novice, this book is sure to delight. But newcomers, be warned: once you start collecting, you won't be able to stop. . .

An exciting, new, lavishly produced collection, the Book of... series covers a wide range of subjects. Each title is written by a specialist, creating a gift book that is both elegant and practical. Beautifully designed, it presents interesting facts with over 200 illustrations per title. Each book contains an invaluable resource section for enthusiasts listing sites, associations, and great places to visit, as well as index and a useful bibliography. From a simple wild rose to the wonderful creations of today, the rose has never ceased to seduce us. The symbol of perfection, it is the pride of botanists, gardeners and florists, it is also the inspiration of poets, and perfume makers' favorite fragrance. In this book, Alice Caron Lambert examines the queen of flowers from different perspectives: symbolism, history, botany, the decorative arts, and cuisine. Gardening advice and a handy reference section complete this lavishly designed guide.