A bookshop of one's own : how a group of women set out to change the world
Cholmeley, Jane2024
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Place reservation for A bookshop of one's own : how a group of women set out to change the worldHere is the captivating true story of an underdog business - a feminist bookshop founded in Thatcher's Britain - from a woman at the heart of the women's liberation movement. What was it like to start a feminist bookshop, in an industry dominated by men? How could a lesbian thrive in Thatcher's time, with the government legislating to restrict her rights? How do you run a business when your real aim is to change the world? Silver Moon was the dream of three women - a bookshop with the mission to promote the work of female writers and create a much-needed safe space for any woman. Founded in 1980s London against a backdrop of homophobia and misogyny, it was a testament to the power of community, growing into Europe's biggest women's bookshop and hosting a constellation of literary stars from Margaret Atwood and Maya Angelou to Angela Carter.
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Author:
Cholmeley, Jane, author
Imprint:
London : Mudlark, 2024.
Collation:
376 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780008651046 (hbk)
Dewey class:
381.4500209252381.45
Language:
English
Subject:
Silver Moon Women's Bookshop (London, England)Women's bookstores -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryWomen booksellers -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryFeminism -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryWomen -- Books and reading -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryGreat Britain -- Social conditions -- 1945-Women authors -- History -- 20th centuryIndustryLondon, Greater LondonLesbianAutobiography: arts & entertainmentAutobiography: literaryMemoirs
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1354037
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