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Antiques & Collectibles - Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin

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Book Synopsis: 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 bibliopegy—the practice of binding books in this most intimate covering. Dozens of such books live on in the world’s 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 Archives—captivating and macabre in all the right ways—she 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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Delve into the mysterious and captivating world of Dark Archives, a unique investigation into the science and history of books bound in human skin. Uncover the secrets hidden within the pages of these macabre volumes as author Megan Rosenbloom takes you on a journey through libraries and museums where these chilling artifacts reside.

Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Rosenbloom sheds light on the practice of anthropodermic bibliopegy, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of the doctors, murderers, and indigents whose stories are intricately woven into the fabric of these eerie books. Learn the truth behind the myths and legends surrounding these bound volumes in a narrative that is as enthralling as it is thought-provoking.

As a member of The Order of the Good Death and a cofounder of their Death Salon, Rosenbloom brings a unique perspective to the exploration of mortality and mourning. Dark Archives is not just a book—it's an immersive experience that challenges conventional beliefs and invites readers to reflect on the ethics and implications of preserving these haunting artifacts.

Are you ready to embark on a journey through the darker side of literature? Uncover the enigmatic world of books bound in human skin and experience the thrill of discovery with Dark Archives. Order your copy today and explore a narrative that is as rare and thrilling as its subject.

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