The Only Woman

‘The Only Woman dramatizes the high price of tokenism.’ – Gloria Steinem

‘It only takes one woman to make magic!’ – Diane von Furstenberg

‘A fascinating new book … rich pickings.’ – Samira Ahmed, Front Row, BBC Radio 4

‘A simple but powerful premise.’ – Amanpour & Co.

‘With few words, [this] book speaks volumes.’ – NPR

‘Immy Humes portrays a compelling gallery of women who paved the way in journalism, politics and beyond.’ – Telegraph

‘Images and backstories of figures … as well as a bevy of unknowns, who defiantly left their mark on a man’s world.’ – Oprah Daily

‘A compelling reflection on history and culture.’ – Cool Hunting

‘[One of] the year’s most giftable coffee table books.’ – New York Magazine, The Strategist

‘Ingenious.’ – Elephant

‘Serves as a powerful recount of women’s roles in society and the ongoing fight for a seat at the table.’ – Galerie

‘Deeply satisfying.’ – Hyperallergic

‘A giftable glimpse of history.’ – Bookpage

‘Women that pushed their way into the shots, climbed the ladder, and used their voices – the most powerful weapon we have – to make change.’ – Sandra Maas, Trailblazing Women Series at the Women’s Museum of California

‘100 group photos from throughout the history of photography, each of which features only one woman, while examining social equality.’ – Publishers Weekly

‘Get ready for a fascinating glimpse into history’s unsung glass ceiling breakers.’ – Stylist

‘Will make for some really good conversations, and you’ll learn a lot too.’ – The Stripe

‘Fascinating history.’ – Jessica Bennett, Wait Really?

‘A unique focus on women and men in public life from 1860 to the present day.’ – Avocado Diaries

Immy Humes is an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker from New York whose work treats social and political themes through the prism of real stories about unconventional people. She has been pursuing the idea of ‘the only woman’ for years collecting historical photos to capture and investigate the breadth of the phenomenon.

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