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Zahra Hankir, a Lebanese British journalist and the editor of Our Women on the Ground, writes about the intersection of politics, culture and society. Her work has appeared in publications including Conde Nast Traveller, the Observer, Times Literary Supplement, BBC News, Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg Businessweek, the Los Angeles Times, and The Rumpus. She was awarded a Jack R. Howard Fellowship in International Journalism to attend the Columbia Journalism School and holds degrees in politics and Middle Eastern studies. @zahrahankir, zahrahankir.com
I loved Eyeliner. Hankir approaches her subject with dedicated curiosity, humility and humour, blending anthropology, travel, memoir and history. A treat to read and - of course - beautifully eye-opening. -- Kassia St Clair, author of THE SECRET LIVES OF COLOUR Captivating... An arresting feminist narrative from start to finish, this book reveals the depth and multi-dimensionality of a cosmetic that connects Queen Nefertiti to young women protesting in contemporary Iran. -- Rafia Zakaria, author of AGAINST WHITE FEMINISM Cosmetic, tool of rebellion, status signifier: Eyeliner has been all these and more. Moving through millenniums and across civilizations, Hankir gives the makeup its eye-opening due. * New York Times * Combining the steady contemplation of the personal essay with her journalistic flair for storytelling, Zahra Hankir traces the history of kohl, traversing space, time and cultures to delve into the deeply human importance of a makeup kit staple many of us don't give a second thought. An engaging read that is poignant, enlightening, and full of emotional depth. -- Layla AlAmmar, author of SILENCE IS A SENSE Intriguing . . . [Hankir] uses this ancient form of makeup as an ingenious prism through which to explore cultural identity. * The Bookseller, Editor's Choice *
