A natty little compendium of dandies through the ages, with meditations on dandyism's key tenets, related arts, and unique outlook on all aspects of life, dress, deportment, style, drinking, gambling, ennui, idleness, extravagance, wit, hedonism and oh so much more.
It's not just about dressing up. It's an entire way of life. From Beau Brummel to Andy Warhol, the dandy is someone who has made a religion of himself and turned his life into a work of art. Rebellious style, razor-sharp wit, and outrageous antics have always been the dandy's calling card. This compendium of quotes and commentaries surveys the complete history of the dandy and his excesses.
