Dark Archives
A Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin
Book • 2021
In *Dark Archives*, Megan Rosenbloom delves into the historical and scientific aspects of anthropodermic bibliopegy, the practice of binding books in human skin.
The book examines the origins of these books, often created by medical professionals, and discusses the ethical implications of their existence.
Rosenbloom's research involves testing suspected anthropodermic books and exploring the lives of those whose skin was used for binding.
The book examines the origins of these books, often created by medical professionals, and discusses the ethical implications of their existence.
Rosenbloom's research involves testing suspected anthropodermic books and exploring the lives of those whose skin was used for binding.
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