Nose Dive

by Catherine Haley Epstein

Adventures for you in art, anthropology, and science, Nose Dive is a broad introduction to olfactory culture meant for artists or anyone curious about the power of scent. Something is in the air with respect to our most powerful and least regarded sense. This book demystifies the world of scent, provides springboards for further study, and presents exercises for shifting gears with your nose. A must-listen for anyone intrigued by the superpower right under our noses.

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Published June 10, 2021

Reviews

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this—it’s an overview, introduction to, and meditation on olfactory art. I found the history and specifics about describing and producing perfume fascinating. And there’s so much here that would just work well for writing prompts, too. Indeed, what does masking tape smell like?

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Imagine you are making a capsule to send to aliens. Create a list of top ten smells of planet earth, in order to prepare them for a visit."

And this begins a philosophical adventure in the world of fragrance and olifactory art.