Paperback - 373 pages - 141 mm x 141 mm

400 Colour Illustrations

From Opera Glasses to extreme sports goggles, and from monocles to high fashion frames, eyewear comes in a wide range of shapes, colours and designs. Since the 16th Century, eyeglasses have been functional vision aids as well as stylish accessories, designed to be seen as well as to assist seeing. Divided into thematic sections that include antique, modern and sports glasses as well as a chapter on unusual designs, this volume takes a peek at eyewear in its many creative styles, innovative functions and often surprising designs. It is full of fascinating facts and useful information that guarantee you will never look at a pair of glasses in the same way again.