Publisher's Synopsis
Drawing on historical sources and interviews with working women, this book provides a fascinating look at the role of women in the bookbinding industry. The author offers a nuanced analysis of how gender both enabled and constrained women's participation in this field, and highlights the ways in which women bookbinders contributed to the world of books and printing.
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