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The Glamour System

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  • © 2006

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  1. Stephen Gundle
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  2. Clino T. Castelli
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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 1-17

  3. The Origins of Glamour

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 19-19
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    2. Glamour, Consumerism and the Modern City

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 21-42

    3. The Gender of Glamour

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 43-61

    4. Hollywood Lifestyles

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 62-83

  4. The Visual Language of Glamour

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 85-86
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    2. Exotic Enticements

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 87-98

    3. Sensational Gold

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 99-110

    4. Clamorous Chroma

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 111-122

    5. Captivating Metals

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 123-134

    6. Magnetic Values

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 135-148

    7. Glittering Media

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 149-160

    8. Thrilling Graphics

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 161-173

    9. Alluring Plastics

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 174-186

    10. Conclusion

      • Stephen Gundle, Clino T. Castelli
      Pages 187-190

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 191-211
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In the twentieth century, glamour has often been associated with the cinema and its stars, though fashion, 'high society', popular music, shopping, glossy magazines and advertising have all sought to harness its allure. The authors explore the origins and uses of the aura of glamour and trace its history and power as a language of visual seduction.

About the authors

STEPHEN GUNDLE is Professor of Italian Cultural History at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. He is author of Between Hollywood and Moscow: The Italian Communists and the Challenge of Mass Culture, 1943-91 (2000).

CLINO CASTELLI is a Professional Designer based in Milan, Italy, and the founder of Castelli Design Milano. A Visiting Professor at the Politecnico di Milano, he is the author of Transitive Design (1999).

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