Only a Promise Of Happiness

A very good+ hardcover with very good- DJ (rice paper), has 2 small tears bottom cut-out, book as new. Neither art nor philosophy was kind to beauty during the twentieth century. Much modern art disdains beauty, and many philosophers deeply suspect that beauty merely paints over or distracts us from horrors. Intellectuals consigned the passions of beauty to the… Read more about this item

Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2007. 186 pages, [8] pages of plates, illustrations (some colour); 26 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket with moderate shelfwear. "Neither art nor philosophy was kind to beauty during the twentieth century. Much modern art disdains beauty, and many philosophers deeply suspect that beauty merely paints over or distracts us from horrors. Intellectuals… Read more about this item

Princeton University Press, Princeton 2007. 26.0 x 21.0cms, 188pp, b/w illusts, fine hardback with very good+ dustwrapper (2 short archivally sealed tears). This book sets out to reclaim beauty form its 20th century critics and to connect art, beauty, desire. It draws examples from literature, visual art & television.

Princeton University Press, 2010-10-16. paperback. Clean pages with no markings. . 8x0x9. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Minor wear on edges and corners. Clean pages with no markings. Ask for photos!Ships same day in most cases!

Princeton University Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor

Princeton University Press, 2010. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust… Read more about this item

Paperback / softback. New.

Princeton University Press. Used - Good. 2007. Hardcover. Good. (Subject: Books).

Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2007. Soft cover. Very Good/Very Good. Soft cover. Very good condition. Minor creasing and a stain mark on the top of the dust jacket. Otherwise, as new copy.

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Neither art nor philosophy was kind to beauty during the twentieth century. Much modern art disdains beauty, and many philosophers deeply suspect that beauty merely paints over or distracts us from horrors. Intellectuals consigned the p

Princeton University Press, 2010-10-17. Paperback. Used:Good.

UsedGood. Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items (toys, dvds, etc). We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.

Princeton University Press. Good. Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported

Princeton University Press. Used - Very Good. . {Is9781571031815

Princeton University Press, 2007-02-05. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Princeton University Press, 2010-09-27. Paperback. Used:Good.

Princeton University Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Princeton University Press, Princeton 2007. 26.0 x 21.0cms, 188pp, b/w illusts, very good hardcover. No Dustjacket. Good+ This book sets out to reclaim beauty form its 20th century critics and to connect art, beauty, desire. It draws examples from literature, visual art & television.

Princeton University Press, 2007. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Bright unopened pages. "Examination copy" stamp to lower ends. Front cover has bump to side edge. With novelty opaque jacket with cu-outs. Cut-outs with closed tears to corners. .

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.