Women Who Read are Dangerous

This highly-acclaimed book presents a wonderful selection of paintings, drawings and photographs of women reading through the ages, from Vermeer, Manet and Whistler to Edward Hopper and photographer Eve Arnold. The images are accompanied by detailed commentaries that explain the context in which each image was created, and a foreword by novelist Karen Joy Fowler and an engaging introduction explore reading as a female pursuit. Women Who Read Are Dangerous will appeal to book lovers everywhere. Measurements: 21 x 2 x 20.5 cm. Hardback 156 pages.