Catherine Riley Knihy

This book introduces you clearly and succinctly to the ways in which feminist ideas have transformed the form and content of British women's fiction and non-fiction writing.

Focusing on the evolution of women's print culture, this engaging history explores the rise and survival of Virago, the only feminist press from the 1970s still active today. It chronicles how Virago navigated significant changes in gender politics and the publishing landscape, backed by original interviews with key figures. The narrative offers insights into the press's impact on women's history and examines the complex interplay between activism and commerce in the literary world.

The Virago Story provides a comprehensive history of classic feminist publisher Virago, along with an up-to-date analysis of the four waves of feminism, new strands of feminist analysis and praxis, and publishing trends.