Publisher's Synopsis
Who hasn't concerned themselves with their looks or scrutinized others for their appearance. It's part of the human experience, it's in our nature, we're all susceptible to beauty otherwise it would not have developed into a global business.
And then that first wrinkle appears. Age Schmage offers a unique perspective on beauty and the place it holds in our lives, especially during that critical moment we realize that our looks have changed. Even the most beautiful women, those who've experienced the privilege of beauty and the currency it holds in our society, end up losing their stuffing. It happens just like that, without prior notice! Such chutzpah, and without asking for permission. Ilana K. Levinsky offers a thought- provoking inquiry to better understand our obsession with youth as an ideal for beauty. Her insights are neither sullen nor overly rosy and they are peppered with playful and witty poetry, decorated with humorous illustrations by artist Nadia Sviatogorski. Age Schmage is a self-help booklet written succinctly as an easy read for the woman who's discovered her first wrinkle.
