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Title: Only Woman
Author: Immy Humes
ISBN: 9781838664206
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Published: 2022
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher Description: <p><b>As seen in <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>The Atlantic</i>, and <i>The Telegraph</i></b></p><p><b>A compelling gallery of women who made their way into a man's world, shown through group portraits each featuring a lone woman</b></p><p>An original approach to gender equality, this striking pictorial statement brings to light the compelling and undeniable phenomenon of 'the only woman': across time and cultures, groups of artists, activists, scientists, servants, movie stars, or metal workers have often included exactly and only one woman. </p><p>Covering examples from nearly 20 countries, from the advent of photography until the present day, author Immy Humes reveals and reframes how women and men have related socially in surprising and poignant ways. This is a fresh contribution to visual and cultural history full of unheard stories, courage, achievement, outrage, mystery, fun, and extraordinary women.</p><p>A unique focus on women and men in public life from 1860 to the present day charting the phenomenon of 'the only woman' from countries including the USA and the UK, France, Peru, Mexico, India, China, Japan, and Australia. The book features both unknown and well-known women from a diverse range of backgrounds including writers, conductors, civil-rights leaders, domestic workers, sportswomen, and lawyers as well as princesses, railway workers, boxing promoters, and astronauts.</p>
Author: Immy Humes
ISBN: 9781838664206
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Published: 2022
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher Description: <p><b>As seen in <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>The Atlantic</i>, and <i>The Telegraph</i></b></p><p><b>A compelling gallery of women who made their way into a man's world, shown through group portraits each featuring a lone woman</b></p><p>An original approach to gender equality, this striking pictorial statement brings to light the compelling and undeniable phenomenon of 'the only woman': across time and cultures, groups of artists, activists, scientists, servants, movie stars, or metal workers have often included exactly and only one woman. </p><p>Covering examples from nearly 20 countries, from the advent of photography until the present day, author Immy Humes reveals and reframes how women and men have related socially in surprising and poignant ways. This is a fresh contribution to visual and cultural history full of unheard stories, courage, achievement, outrage, mystery, fun, and extraordinary women.</p><p>A unique focus on women and men in public life from 1860 to the present day charting the phenomenon of 'the only woman' from countries including the USA and the UK, France, Peru, Mexico, India, China, Japan, and Australia. The book features both unknown and well-known women from a diverse range of backgrounds including writers, conductors, civil-rights leaders, domestic workers, sportswomen, and lawyers as well as princesses, railway workers, boxing promoters, and astronauts.</p>
