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The Natural Enemies of Books: A Messy History of Women in Printing and Typography

The Natural Enemies of Books: A Messy History of Women in Printing and Typography

A book exploring the history of women in printing and typography, serving as a response to the 1937 publication Bookmaking on the Distaff Side.

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    ““The Natural Enemies of Books A Messy History of Women in Printing and Typography” is a response to the groundbreaking 1937 publication Bookmaking on the Distaff Side, which brought together contributions by women printers, illustrators, authors, typographers and typesetters. It highlights the print industry’s inequalities and proposes a takeover of the history of the book. Published by Occasional Papers. Maryam Fanni, Matilda Flodmark and Sara Kaaman, “Natural Enemies of Books: A Messy History of Women in Printing and Typography”, (Occasional Papers) 2020. Editors: Maryam Fanni, Matilda Flodmark and Sara Kaaman Designer: Eller med a Printer: TMG Stockholm Font: Arial & Filosofia”

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