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Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. COSMETRICS, Romana De Vries, Romana, hardcover with dust jacket (not price clipped), illustrated, stated first edition, 1979. BOOK CONDITION: Good. The text block and illustrations are in fine condition with no tears, dog-ears, or marks. There is no bookplate nor signature of a prior owner. This is not a library book nor a remainder. The boards are in good condition (lightly bumped corners, worn spots along top and bottom edges, lightly bumped spine top). The dust jacket is in good condition (edge chipping and crinkling, tear at bottom of front cover, original bookstore price tag on back cover). 11 x 8 ½, 96 pages, 22 ounces. NOTE THAT SINCE THE BOOK WEIGHS OVER ONE POUND, THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES IF YOU REQUIRE PRIORITY MAIL OR LIVE OUTSIDE THE U.S. XX [From the inner flap] "The muscles of the face are like fine instruments; they must be kept in tune to give the face vibrance. I believe that Romana's method of facial exercises can help to retain a very positive facial attitude which results in a more youthful appearance. " (Virginia Mancini) COSMETRICS. The natural way to a forever-young face, shows how, by spending a few minutes each day, you can learn to master the technique of controlling each muscle to prevent the added lines caused by tension and age. The system is Cosmetics. Famous beauties like Dais Day, Anne Francis, Dina Merrill have been doing these incredibly effective facial exercises for years. Now face expert Romana de Vies demonstrates through a progression of remarkably clear photographs her best 25 exercises for softening, preventing, and even removing unnecessary and unsightly lines. In addition to the exercises, Cosmetrics analyzes the factors to be considered in becoming your own skin expert: heritage, complexion, muscles, diet, sleep, stain, pores. In "Food for the Skin" Romana gives advice and recipes for facial packs, cleansers, oils, cosmetics, and general health care. She debunks face-lifts, discusses dermabrasion and other techniques of wrinkle removers, and speaks kindly of certain kinds of lines. From "Face Facts" to "Why Grow Old?" Cosmetrics presents a sensible program for good looks and good health. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs and line drawings. "Understanding one's facial muscles is very important to an actress. The exercises set forth by Romana de Vies not only improve one's appearance if adhered to, but give one the sense of control over the physical." (Anne Francis). ROMANA DE VRIES is a Hollywood-based facial expert whose Cosmetrics exercise system has been adopted by numerous film and TV celebrities, both women and men of all ages?from 20 to 80 years young! Born in Czechoslovakia, Mme. de Vries moved to Los Angeles in 1959 where she worked for three years as a beauty consultant with Elizabeth Arden. In 1962 she began to develop her Cosmetrics routines for private practice. Today she maintains a regular clientele and works closely with eminent plastic surgeons on facial rehabilitative techniques.

4to. hardcover. 96pp. index, b/w illus. Very good. / Very good d/w, curled at edges.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Very Good. book.

5330 1941 745PP. ILLUSTRATED. HARD COVER GOOD CONDITION. NO DUST JACKET ISSUED. FIRST EDITION. STE 10.