The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore Paperback National Bestseller

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Publication Year: 2015 Inscribed: No Topic: Feminism & Feminist Theory, Civil Rights, Popular Culture, Comics & Graphic Novels Number of Pages: 464 Pages Item Length: 8 in Signed: No height: 1 in Illustrator: Yes Language: English Edition: First Vintage Books Edition July 2015 Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults Narrative Type: Nonfiction Unit Quantity: 1 width: 5.2 in Format: Trade Paperback Country of Origin: United States of America Era: 21st Century Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Item Weight: 13.6 Oz ISBN: 9780804173407 Features: Illustrated, National Bestseller, New Afterword Unit Type: Book Author: Jill Lepore Type: Biography, Cultural History Genre: Literary Criticism, Political Science, Social Science Item Width: 5.2 in Book Title: Secret History of Wonder Woman Item Height: 1 in

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The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore Paperback National Bestseller. Discover the compelling origins of one of the world's most enduring feminist icons in "The Secret History of Wonder Woman" by acclaimed author Jill Lepore. This national bestseller delves into the life of Wonder Woman's creator, William Moulton Marston, and the complex, unconventional family that inspired the superhero. Lepore expertly weaves together the story of Wonder Woman with the history of feminism and women's rights, offering fresh revelations and previously unseen letters and photographs. This edition includes a new afterword and features 161 illustrations and 16 pages in full color, providing a rich visual and narrative experience. Praised by The San Francisco Chronicle as "Sensational, spellbinding and utterly improbable," and by the Los Angeles Times as "The fullest and most fascinating portrait ever created," this book is a must-read for fans of history, comics, and cultural studies. It's a supremely engaging and thoroughly researched investigation into a beloved character and her profound cultural impact.