{"product_id":"woman-alive-book-set-5-volumes-aldus-books-london-1970s","title":"Woman Alive Reference Book Set - 5 Volumes, Aldus Books, London, 1970s","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFive volumes from the original 20-book \u003cem\u003eWoman Alive\u003c\/em\u003e series, published by Aldus Books in London during the early 1970s. This set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Your Body\u003c\/em\u003e (1972) — Frederic C. Appel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Sexual Side of Love\u003c\/em\u003e (1972) — Maureen Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGuarding Your Family's Health\u003c\/em\u003e (1973) — Mary Senechal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCrafts for Fun and Profit\u003c\/em\u003e (1973) — Eleanor Van Zandt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eYour Money's Worth\u003c\/em\u003e (1973) — Susan Alan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach volume has oodles of period photography, line drawings, and charts, equal parts practical guide and cultural snapshot. They read like a time capsule of how women's roles, bodies, homes and finances were framed in the early 70s. You'll find them earnest, occasionally quaint and sometimes surprisingly plain spoken. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eWoman Alive\u003c\/em\u003e series was originally sold on a subscription basis via mail order. Sitting on your shelf, they're a real conversation starter. The women's liberation movement was strong when these were published, coming out of the turbulent 60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5\" x 7.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good — minor shelf wear at corners and edges, light tanning, a few small smudges\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, clean throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight, gently read\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is a vintage set with a history of its own. We photograph carefully and describe as accurately as we can, but please look closely at the photos before purchasing, as what you see is exactly what you'll get.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"nest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51929716687165,"sku":"24-8 12x12x8","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1469\/7848\/files\/womanalive10.jpg?v=1724009515","url":"https:\/\/nextstagevintage.com\/products\/woman-alive-book-set-5-volumes-aldus-books-london-1970s","provider":"NextStage Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}