Dark ArchivesA Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin
Megan Rosenbloom - 2020-10-20
Discover the dark and grisly world of books bound in human skin in this captivating and macabre read. Author Megan Rosenbloom, a librarian and journalist, delves into the historic and scientific truths behind anthropodermic bibliopegy, unearthing the origins of dozens of such books held in the world's most famous libraries and museums. Along the way, she reveals the stories of the doctors, murderers, innocents, and indigents whose lives are sewn together in this disturbing collection. A rare and thrilling narrative that combines detective work, academic intrigue, history, and medical curiosity.