Description
| Product ID: | 9780008651046 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | A Bookshop of One’s Own |
| Subtitle: | How a Group of Women Set out to Change the World |
| Authors: | Author: Jane Cholmeley |
| Page Count: | 384 |
| Subjects: | Autobiography: arts and entertainment, Autobiography: arts & entertainment, Memoirs, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Feminism and feminist theory, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action, Small businesses and self-employment, Publishing and book trade, Nostalgia: general, Memoirs, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Feminism & feminist theory, Gay & Lesbian studies, Pressure groups & lobbying, Small businesses & self-employed, Publishing industry & book trade, Nostalgia: general, London, Greater London |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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. An Independent and Stylist Best Non-Fiction Book for 2024 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.An Independent and Stylist Best Non-Fiction Book for 2024What 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. While contending with day-to-day struggles common to other booksellers, plus the additional burdens of misogyny and the occasional hate crime, Jane Cholmeley and her booksellers created a thriving business. But they also played a crucial and relatively unsung part in one the biggest social movements of our time.A Bookshop of One’s Own is a fascinating slice of social history from the heart of the women’s liberation movement, from a true feminist and lesbian icon. Written with heart and humour, it reveals the struggle and joy that comes with starting an underdog business, while being a celebration of the power women have to change the narrative when they are the ones holding the pen. |
| Imprint Name: | Mudlark |
| Publisher Name: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-02-29 |
