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A bookshop of one's own : how a group of women set out to change the world

Cholmeley, Jane, author

Overview

Here 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.

• Publisher: Mudlark
• Subject: Silver Moon Women's Bookshop (London, England) / Women's bookstores Great Britain History 20th century. / Women booksellers Great Britain History 20th century. / Feminism Great Britain History 20th century. / Women Books and reading Great Britain History 20th century. / Women authors History 20th century. / Industry. / Great Britain Social conditions 1945-
• ISBN: 9780008651046

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
Z280 .B6 2024	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE