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THE ONLY WOMAN - IMMY HUMES GEBUNDEN

As seen in The New York Times   The Atlantic   and The Telegraph A compelling gallery of women
who made their way into a man's world  shown through group portraits each featuring a lone
woman 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. 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. 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.

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