By Paula Buratto Caovilla Beautifully illustrated, this very original book traces the history of women's footwear using old master paintings, photographs, ancient shoes and unique exemplars and proto types. Follow the footwear evolution from everyday object to art artifact to the advent of leading stylists from Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent, to Ferragamo, Valentino and Dior. It's fun, it's whimsical, it's provocative, it's a stunningly beautiful book.