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Book written by Rachel E. Gross.
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Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage
First edition
AuthorRachel E. Gross
IllustratorArmando Veve
GenreNon-fiction
Published2022
PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
Pages352
ISBN978-1-324-00631-2

Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage is a 2022 non-fiction book written by science journalist Rachel E. Gross and illustrated by Armando Veve.

Summary

Vagina Obscura uses cultural historical and medical approaches to explore female anatomy. Gross' historical account begins in ancient Greece with Hippocrates. Gross also includes personal experience in her book, writing about endometriosis and having a bacterial infection in her vagina.

Development

Gross initially titled the book Lady Anatomy.

Reception

The book was shortlisted for the 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. It was also a finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and a New York Times Editors’ Choice selection.

References

  1. Garcia de Jesús, Erin (2022-03-29). "'Vagina Obscura' shows how little is known about female biology". Science News. Archived from the original on 2022-04-03. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  2. "Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage (review)". Kirkus Reviews. 2022-03-01. Archived from the original on 2022-04-03. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  3. Salam, Maya (2022-03-29). "'Vagina Obscura' Demystifies Female Anatomy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  4. Willingham, Emily (2022-03-29). "Rachel E. Gross's Vagina Obscura Traces the Scientific and Cultural History of a Misunderstood Anatomy". The Open Notebook. Archived from the original on 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  5. "2023 Winners". American Library Association. October 11, 2022. Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  6. Apodaca, Ted (2023-03-02). "Learning more about female anatomy". Seal Beach Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-03.


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