Ugly
09 May 2024Imprint: Blink Publishing
Synopsis
'Ugly is not only a must read, it's an urgent read' - Farrah Storr
'This book unravels what we think we know about beauty' - Poorna Bell
Where did the word 'pretty' come from? Why do we shave our armpits? When did cosmetic surgery move from being functional to aesthetic? When did tanned skin become idealised? When did...
'This book unravels what we think we know about beauty' - Poorna Bell
Where did the word 'pretty' come from? Why do we shave our armpits? When did cosmetic surgery move from being functional to aesthetic? When did tanned skin become idealised? When did...
Details
09 May 2024336 pages
9781788705356Imprint: Blink Publishing
Reviews
Ugly showed me new ways to think about prevailing beauty standards, and to question the role technology plays in perpetuating them, without feeling like a jerk for wanting to wear lipstick and perfume.Jennifer G. Sullivan, journalist and host of Fat Mascara podcast
Anita's deep dive into beauty, its history and the pressure to look "perfect" is essential readingCaroline Hirons
A bold, beautiful undertaking - this book unravels what we think we know about beauty, both in how we view ourselves and others. Anita's thorough research, lived in experience and brilliant prose makes it a must read for anyone struggling to find their place in the world.Poorna Bell
Ugly is not only a must read, it's an urgent read. [...] This book is the real deal - taking over from where Naomi Wolf's The Beauty Myth left off.Farrah Storr, Things Worth Knowing newsletter