ARGONAUT BOOKS

'Glitter' reveals the complexity of an object often dismissed as frivolous. Nicole Seymour describes how glitter's consumption and status have shifted across centuries - from ancient cosmetic to queer activist tool, environmental pollutant to biodegradable accessory - along with its composition, which has variously included insects, glass, rocks, salt, sugar, plastic, and cellulose. Reviews Hard facts, philosophical musings, and trivia galore commingle in this madcap toss of shimmery delight.Passport MagazineNicole Seymour peers beyond the surface of glitter and finds a mate...Read More