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The Dark Secrets of Human Skin-Bound Books

This chapter explores the historical context and skepticism of books bound in human skin, supported by a librarian's research revealing confirmed cases through laboratory testing. It highlights the rarity of these artifacts and the fascination surrounding their origins and contents.

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