Guardian Weekly

LIPSTICK AND LIBERTY

t first glance, some readers may expect Ding Dong! Avon Calling! to be a frothy history of cosmetics. Others might assume that the book will belong on the long list of accusatory treatises about capitalism and the power of beauty advertising to enslave women. Fortunately, Katin a Manko’s thoroughly researched and deftly written book on Avon products presents a fresh take on the beauty and fashion industry,

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