In the Blink of an Eye

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A Cultural History of Spectacles

By Stefana Sabin

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In the Blink of an Eye by Stefana Sabin is an intriguing exploration into the historical impact and influence of surveillance technology throughout time. It delves into how these technologies have evolved, reflecting on both societal changes and military applications. The book sheds light on the tension between privacy and security, scrutinising significant incidents that have shaped today's landscape.
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Format: Hardback

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A new look at the story of spectacles, through history, art and literature.

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This book examines those who wore glasses through history, art and literature, from the green emerald through which Emperor Nero watched gladiator fights to Benjamin Franklin's homemade bifocals, and from Marilyn Monroe's cat-eye glasses to Emma Bovary and Harry Potter.

Spectacles are objects that seem commonplace, but In the Blink of an Eye shows that because they fundamentally changed people's lives, glasses were the wellspring of a quiet social, cultural and economic revolution. Indeed, one can argue that modernity itself began with the paradigm shift that transformed poor eyesight from a severely limiting disease, treated with pomades and tinctures, into a minor impairment that can be remedied with mechanisms constructed from lenses and wire.

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In the Blink of an Eye by Stefana Sabin explores the significant influence spectacles have had on history, culture, and politics. Through its engaging narrative, the book uncovers how these simple objects have altered our understanding of reality, sometimes inciting unease and fear, while shedding light on their captivating journey through time.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789144635

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 45 illustrations, 30 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 112

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History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Stefana Sabin

About the Author

Stefana Sabin has written for the Neue Zrcher Zeitung, edited several anthologies of contemporary prose and published biographies of Andy Warhol and Gertrude Stein, among others. She lives in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.