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Dark Archives: A Librarian'S Investigation Into The Science And History Of Books Bound In Human Skin
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On Bookshelves Around The World, Surrounded By Ordinary Books Bound In Paper And Leather, Rest Other Volumes Of A Distinctly Strange And Grisly Sort: Those Bound In Human Skin. Would You Know One If You Held It In Your Hand?In Dark Archives, Megan Rosenbloom Seeks Out The Historic And Scientific Truths Behind Anthropodermic Bibliopegythe Practice Of Binding Books In This Most Intimate Covering. Dozens Of Such Books Live On In The Worlds Most Famous Libraries And Museums. Dark Archives Exhumes Their Origins And Brings To Life The Doctors, Murderers, And Indigents Whose Lives Are Sewn Together In This Disquieting Collection. Along The Way, Rosenbloom Tells The Story Of How Her Team Of Scientists, Curators, And Librarians Test Rumored Anthropodermic Books, Untangling The Myths Around Their Creation And Reckoning With The Ethics Of Their Custodianship.A Librarian And Journalist, Rosenbloom Is A Member Of The Order Of The Good Death And A Cofounder Of Their Death Salon, A Community That Encourages Conversations, Scholarship, And Art About Mortality And Mourning. In Dark Archivescaptivating And Macabre In All The Right Waysshe Has Crafted A Narrative That Is Equal Parts Detective Work, Academic Intrigue, History, And Medical Curiosity: A Book As Rare And Thrilling As Its Subject.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dark Archives'? A: 'Dark Archives' explores the history and science behind books bound in human skin, examining their origins and the ethics surrounding their collection.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dark Archives'? A: The author of 'Dark Archives' is Megan Rosenbloom, a librarian and journalist.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Dark Archives' is bound in hardcover, providing a durable and high-quality presentation.
- Q: How many pages are there in 'Dark Archives'? A: 'Dark Archives' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Dark Archives'? A: 'Dark Archives' was published on October 20, 2020.
- Q: What categories does 'Dark Archives' fall under? A: 'Dark Archives' is categorized under Books, particularly within the genres of history and science.
- Q: Is 'Dark Archives' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Dark Archives' contains rigorous research and academic insights, making it suitable for scholarly reference.
- Q: What type of audience would enjoy 'Dark Archives'? A: 'Dark Archives' appeals to readers interested in history, the macabre, and the ethics of book collecting.
- Q: Does 'Dark Archives' contain illustrations or images? A: The book primarily focuses on text, but it may include some images related to the content.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Dark Archives'? A: 'Dark Archives' is available in its first edition.