From 13th century Franciscan monks to Beyonc in Black is King, Making a Spectacle charts the fascinating ascension of eyeglasses--from an unsightly but useful tool to fashion's must-have accessory. The power of glasses to convey a range of vivid messages about their wearers have made them into a billion-dollar business that appeals to cool kids and rock stars, and those who want to be like them, but the fashionable history...