Satanic loves

This book explores the historical manipulation of women’s sexuality by the Catholic Church. Using quotations from historical texts, it provides an insightful view of how women were systematically degraded, persecuted, tortured and killed to ensure the power of patriarchy. An elaborate edition, with photographic images printed on handmade paper made of linen rags and carrot pulp.

Out of print.

Images

Holdings

University of Delaware, Rochester Institute of Technology, Yale University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Scripps College, Skidmore College, Messiah College, Reed College, University of Pennsylvania, Claremont Colleges, Scripps College Campus, Tufts University, Bucknell University Bertrand Library, Indiana University

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Metadata

Title:

Satanic loves

Date of publication:

1993

Place of publication:

Rosendale, NY

Publisher:

Women's Studio Workshop

Subjects:

Women and religion, Sex--Religious aspects

Dimensions:

33 x 27 cm.

Number in edition:

20

Paging:

[18] p.

Paper:

Cover of Skivertex Galuchat 5042 paper and leather; handmade paper

Printing method:

Photography, letterpress

Typeface:

Calston Old Style, Century

Binding:

Concertina, case bound

Structure:

Codex

Funding source:

National Endowment of the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, Women's Studio Workshop

Signature:

Signed by the artist

Other notes:

Each leaf contains artist's chop mark.