Fifteen years after its original release in Swedish—and twelve since Spinifex Press published the English edition—we’re pleased to announce a new, updated edition of Being and Being Bought: Prostitution, Surrogacy and the Split Self by Kajsa Ekis Ekman. This brilliant book remains relevant for new generations of readers grappling with the commodification of women’s bodies.
As Kajsa writes in the new preface: “I have now debated three generations of handmaidens. I look forward to debating many more. We, the feminists, will continue the struggle until we finally abolish the exploitation of women and girls.” (A sentiment that could well serve as the Spinifex credo—though our timeline stretches back even further!)
Source: The SPIN Newsletter: new books and a special ebook offer