Mauve: How One Man Invented a Colour That Changed the World

Simon Garfield tells the story of William Perkin and the discovery of synthetic mauve dye, tracing its influence on chemistry, industry and fashion.

Condition: Acceptable. Pre-owned, Acceptable condition. Fading and foxing with library stamps visible. Book remains intact. Please see all photographs.

• Author: Simon Garfield
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication year: 2001
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780571209170
• Pages: 240