{"title":"Elise Hu","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Elise Hu, a renowned author making waves in the realms of education and reference. Known for her compelling ability to dissect complex issues with clarity and precision, Hu brings a unique perspective to her writings. Her book, \u003cem\u003eFlawless\u003c\/em\u003e, stands as a testament to her skill in engaging readers while delivering in-depth understanding on important topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElise Hu's works are a must-read for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge and challenge their perceptions. Her style is both accessible and thought-provoking, making her books ideal for those new to the topics she explores, as well as seasoned readers seeking fresh insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Elise Hu's collection today and embark on a journey of learning that promises to enlighten and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flawless-by-elise-hu-9780593473801","title":"Flawless","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlawless\u003c\/em\u003e is a cutting-edge journalistic exposé of self-care consumerism, using the extreme case of South Korea to both celebrate the astounding growth of K-Beauty and South Korean pop culture as a global export, and examine the dark implications for women in a looks-obsessed patriarchy. It asks the question: What is the future of beauty?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Porchlight's Business Books of the Year | One of Vox's Best Books of 2023 | An NPR Book of the Day | Required Reading from New York Post | One of Nylon's 13 May Books to Add to Your Reading List | One of PureWow's 14 Books to Read for AAPI Heritage Month | One of W Magazine's 14 Books to Dive Into This Summer | One of Betches' Best Summer Reads of 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn audacious journalistic exploration of the present and future of beauty through the lens of South Korea's booming \"K-beauty\" industry and the culture it promotes, by Elise Hu, NPR host-at-large and the host of TED Talks Daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eK-beauty has captured imaginations worldwide by promising a kind of mesmerizing perfection. Its skincare and makeup products—creams packaged to look like milkshakes or pandas, and snail mucus face masks, to name a few—work together to fascinate us, champion consumerism, and invite us to indulge. In the four years Elise spent in Seoul as NPR's bureau chief, the global K-beauty industry quadrupled. Today it's worth $10 billion and is only getting bigger as it rides the Hallyu wave around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd fun as self-care consumerism may be, Elise turns her veteran eye to the darker questions lurking beneath the surface of this story. When technology makes it easy to quantify and optimise ourselves—from banishing blemishes to whittling our waistlines, even to shaving down our jaws—where do we draw the line? What are the dangers for a society where a flawless face and body are promoted and possible? What are the real financial, physical, and emotional costs of beauty work in a culture that valorises endless self-improvement and codes it as empowerment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith rich historical context and deep reporting, including hours of interviews with South Korean women, this is a complex, provocative look at the ways hustle culture has reached into the sinews of our bodies. It raises complicated questions about gender disparity, consumerism, the beauty imperative of an appearance-obsessed society, and the undeniable political, economic, and social capital of good looks worldwide. And it points the way toward an alternative vision, one that's more affirming and inclusive than a beauty culture led by industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354768724204,"sku":"9780593473801","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7727803482399.jpg?v=1744288468"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/elise-hu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}