as of april 2016 , the anthropodermic book project " has identified 47 alleged anthropodermic books in the world 's libraries and museums .

of those , 30 books have been tested or are in the process of being tested .

seventeen of the books have been confirmed as having human skin bindings and nine were proven to be not of human origin but of sheep , pig , cow , or other animals . "

( the confirmed figures as of may 2017 have increased to 18 bindings identified as human and 13 disproved . )

anthropodermic bibliopegy

yep . anthropodermic bibliopegy . that’s the technical term for books bound in human skin .
the chirurgeon’s apprentice , “books of human flesh : the history behind anthropodermic bibliopegy . ”
i09 . com , “anthropodermic bibliopegy ; or the truth about books bound in human skin . ”
boston , james allen ( highwayman ) , harrington and co . , boston athenaeum , anthropodermic bibliopegy
journal of american medical association : dermatology , “anthropodermic bibliopegy : lessons from a different sort of dermatologic text . ”
my first discovery was that binding books with human skin really is a thing . the term is anthropodermic bibliopegy .
called anthropodermic bibliopegy , it was found in many libraries , including those of most of the ivy league schools of america .
called anthropodermic bibliopegy , it was found in many libraries , including those of most of the ivy league schools of america .
you can’t tell a book by its cover : analytical adventures in anthropodermic bibliopegy daniel p . kirby , william s . lane
i had to include this book in this very long survey of anthropodermic bibliopegy when i read the phrase “highly burnished goat . ”
one of the funnier stories i read about anthropodermic bibliopegy comes from dr . caroline archer’s article for typographic hub , “print’s macabre side” :
smith , daniel k . “books bound in skin : a survey of examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy . ” eds . joanna ebenstein and colin dickey
the anthropodermic book project . the anthropodermic book project’s goal is “to create a census for the alleged anthropodermic books of the world and test as many as possible to learn the historical truths behind the innuendo . ” as of may 2017 , the researchers have identified 47 alleged anthropodermic books , tested 31 , found 13 not to be bound in human skin , and proven 18 to actually be examples of anthropodermic of bibliopegy .
harvard historians say a book thought to be bound in human skin is actually sheepskin . but the macabre art of anthropodermic bibliopegy has a long , dark history
anthropodermic bibliopegy is the practice of binding books in human skin . though uncommon in modern times , the technique dates back to at least the 17th century .
you think twitter is weird ? look at early print culture and the practice of what book historians call anthropodermic bibliopegy . that would be binding books in human skin .
covering books in human skin , known as anthropodermic bibliopegy , was a particular subject of interest in the 19th century , although it is understood the practice goes back further .
rown university’s john hay library has three anthropodermic books . one is the famous anatomy textbook
we prefer to refer to books bound in human skin as antropodermic binding , but are willing to accept the bbc ' s use of anthropodermic bibliopegy in recognition of their journalistic fortitude .
the practice , known as anthropodermic bibliopegy , had a novelty value hundreds of years ago . the most popular were court reports of murders that were covered in the skin of the perpetrator .
smith , daniel k . ( 2014 ) .
bound in human skin : a survey of examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy
. in joanna ebenstein , colin dickey ( eds . ) .
top image is a construction featuring a copy of a true and perfect relation and the necronomicon ex - mortis from evil dead ii , one of the better known fictional applications of anthropodermic bibliopegy .
the trend for anthropodermic bibliopegy likely began in the late 16th and early 17th centuries , although the first reputed example , a french bible , dates back to the 13th century . [ 1 ]
5 . you can see examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy in many university and national libraries . here ' s a list of places to see such work : have you been to any of these places ?
there are three anthropodermic books that have been suspected at harvard . for more information , please see
a few examples of books with anthropodermic binding are bound out of affection for the author , but most early examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy are the result of human skin claimed from medical cadavers or criminals sentenced to death , with their skin used to bound the record of their trials as a form of punishment that surpasses death .
here are quite a few more anthropodermic books in existence with interesting and sometimes troubling “behind the book” stories .
1 . anthropodermic bibliopegy is the practice of binding books in human skin . beginning in the 17th century , it became fashionable among doctors to bind anatomy texts with the skin of cadavers and for the skin of executed criminals to be used to bind transcripts of their trials . reaching its peak popularity in the 17th and 18th century , anthropodermic bibliopegy fell out of fashion at the end of the victorian age . do these crazy times in history creep you out ?
perhaps gruesomely , a human skin bound edition of the book survives and currently resides at brown university . the practice of human skin binding is known as ‘anthropodermic bibliopegy’ and , as wikipedia points out , dates back till at least the 17th century .
the wavuma are believed to be an african people that possibly existed in modern day zimbabwe . this is a notable example of anthropodermic bibliopegy , as it is proof that the practice was sometimes used for memorial and sentimental reasons instead of for sheer macabre titillation .
by the 19th century , the most common use of anthropodermic bibliopegy was by physicians . dr . john stockton hough bound three medical volumes in the skin of a patient with the first diagnosed case of trichinosis . others used cadavers they had obtained from public executions .
anthropodermic bibliopegy - the practice of binding books in human skin . though fortunately uncommon in modern times , the technique dates back to at least the 17th century . the nazi ' s do not appear to have performed this , the suggestion being most likely an urban legend .
what made you want to look up bibliopegy ? please tell us where you read or heard it ( including the quote , if possible ) .
of dr . fitzharris speaking on the history of anthropodermic bibliopegy in episode five of her video series “under the knife” ( 7 : 18 ) , which includes the gruesome tale of execution of william burke , a criminal , whose remains were used to create the “burke’s skin pocket book . ”
books can be bound in any number of materials : cloth , wood , leather made from the skin of cows or other livestock , velum , you name it . anthropodermic bibliopegy , however , is perhaps the most unusual of the bunch ; it’s the practice of binding books in human skin .
the dance of death , by hans holbein . read the text of this one for free at project gutenberg — and courtesy of brown university’s john hay library . the brown version is a scan of the 1816 edition they have — one of the ones that’s actually an example of anthropodermic bibliopegy .
anthropodermic bibliopegy is the practice of binding books in human skin . though extremely uncommon in modern times , the technique dates back to at least the 17th century . the practice is inextricably connected with the practice of tanning human skin , often done in certain circumstances after a corpse has been dissected .
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“let’s talk about binding books in human skin , ” by simon davis . an excellent , in - depth interview published at vice with dr . fitzharris about anthropodermic bibliopegy . i’d file this one under “everything you ever wanted to know about books bound in human skin but were afraid to ask . ”
rising in popularity during the 17th and 18th centuries , the practice of binding books in human skin , anthropodermic bibliopegy , fell off due to its macabre nature near the end of the victorian age . physicians enjoyed the practice , often using human skin , regardless of the source , to bind anatomy texts .
“anthropodermic bibliopegy : lessons from a different sort of dermatologic text , ” by navya s . nambudiri and vinod e . nambudiri an academic work on the subject published in the scientific research journal jama dermatology in 2014 . there’s a paywall , but it’s worth reading . it’s also discussed at the atlantic here .
the libraries of many ivy league universities include one or more samples of anthropodermic bibliopegy . the rare book collection at the langdell law library at harvard university holds a book , practicarum quaestionum circa leges regias hispaniae , a treaty of spanish law . a faint inscription on the last page of the book states :
mr . gordon has also started a database to track examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy held at other institutions . the mutter museum in philadelphia , according to the database , is the leader with some six examples , including an 18th - century treatise on pregnancy said to be bound in skin taken from a woman’s thigh .
anthropodermic bibliopegy , or the practice of binding texts in human skin , may date back to the french revolution , when a number of copies of the french constitution were supposedly bound in the skin of those who opposed the new republic . ( these can be seen in the in the museum carnavalet in paris . )
as it turns out , the practice of using human skin to bind books was actually pretty popular during the 17th century . it ' s referred to as anthropodermic bibliopegy and proved pretty common when it came to anatomical textbooks . medical professionals would often use the flesh of cadavers they ' d dissected during their research .
there are many elements of pop culture that involve books bound in skin – the film the pillow book , mayhem’s first studio album , among them – but i think those may need to wait for another time . please feel free to share any examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy in pop culture that feel important enough to mention .
the practice of binding books in human skin , also known as anthropodermic bibliopegy , is not just the stuff of dark legends and horror fiction . it was a real technique which , although frowned upon and considered ghastly by today’s standards , was officially practiced since the 17th century . the technique gained considerable popularity during the french revolution and among the upper classes in the 19th century . the technique was used to bind such texts as anatomy books , last will and testaments , and judicial proceedings . of course , there have been many legends concerning this practice , almost all of which have cast it in an evil light . but anthropodermic bibliopegy has a distinct history of being utilized for regular , and even mundane , texts . below i have arranged ten confirmed examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy , arranged in order of when the versions bound in skin were published . some of entries do not have a confirmed or recorded date of publishing , so i have had to take occasional liberties in making the list as chronological as possible .
in 2014 , anthropodermic bibliopegy became popular in the media after harvard declared that one of their rumored books was actually bound with sheepskin , rather than human flesh . we can be grateful for this resurgence in interest , lest many bibliophiles or fans of the macabre would have never known about this eerie past lurking in the archives of the world .
i have to think that there are likely some undiscovered examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy in private collections , but i think that if one of the largest known collections of books bound in human skin has only five books , perhaps the custom of binding books in human skin was indeed less common than some of the sources i consulted seem to think it was .
since the tests showed the binding of the book not to be of human origin , it’s safe to say this was a hoax , though the purpose behind it remains unknown . as i read about anthropodermic bibliopegy , it was interesting to see how many articles that pre - dated the tests in 2014 discuss the memorial dedicated to poor jonas wright in the form of a book made from his skin , likening the book to the mourning jewelry victorians would make from the hair of the dead . when reading about this book , check the dates of the articles – this book is often mentioned as being an ironclad example of anthropodermic bibliopegy but it has indeed been proven not to be bound in human skin .
fugitive leaves , blog from the historical medical library of the college of physicians of philadelphia , “the skin she lived in : anthropodermic books in the historical medical library . ”
i decided to write this article after i stumbled across five mentions of anthropodermic bibliopegy in a 48 hour period . i took that as a sign that books bound in human skin was a topic i needed to discuss here – synchronicity isn’t something i really put much faith in but i wager that the average person might think it a sign if she just happened upon several references to such an arcane subject . it didn’t hurt that i found books bound in human skin extremely interesting . also , as i read about these books , i found myself wishing there was a master list and discussion of the more famous examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy , and who better to compile a long , wordy list than me ? and here we are !
the first book is a french monograph , entitled relation des mouvemens de la ville de messine , depvis l’année m . dc . lxxi . jusques à present , and is believed to be the oldest book in the world that is bound in human skin . ( in case you were wondering , anthropodermic bibliopegy is the term for the practice of binding books in human skin . )
i was not happy with the houghton blog , which was shocking in its crudity , opening with the sentence , “good news for fans of anthropodermic bibliopegy , bibliomaniacs , and cannibals alike . ” i wrote to the houghton and complained about this sentence , which was removed at my request . ( the blog’s web address , incorporating “caveat - lecter” , still maintains the jocular tone . )
so this is what happens when i fall down a deep rabbit hole and write about what i find when i reach the bottom . i have no idea if this article will serve anyone other than me but it was enjoyable to write and i hope someone somewhere breathes easier knowing the more famous examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy are finally , at long last , in one place on one blog .
our team has developed an easy , inexpensive , and truly authoritative method for testing alleged anthropodermic books to see if they’re of human origin . our goal is to create a census for the alleged anthropodermic books of the world and test as many as possible to learn the historical truths behind the innuendo . we keep our partner institutions’ results anonymous unless we get their permission to share .
the practice of anthropodermic bibliopegy was once
somewhat common
, according to harvard librarians , who said that
the binding of books in human skin has occurred at least since the 16th century
, when
the confessions of criminals were occasionally bound in the skin of the convicted , or an individual might request to be memorialised for family or lovers in the form of a book
.
as i read about books bound in human skin i noticed that there was a surge of articles on the subject in the spring and summer of 2014 . harvard university tested three suspected examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy in their collections and only one was genuinely bound in human skin , the skin from a woman who spent her life in a mental asylum . those tests spurred a media interest in anthropodermic bibliopegy , and an interest i am deeply appreciative for because otherwise i don’t think research into the topic would have been so easy . though several sources i read insisted that the practice of binding books in human skin was once an accepted practice , it was not a common practice and more or less ended in the late 19th century . there are very few of these books that remain in museums and libraries .
“a book by its cover : the strange history of books bound in human skin , ” by megan rosenbloom . a thorough history of anthropodermic bibliopegy published in literary magazine lapham’s quarterly in october of 2016 . ( just in time for halloween — yes , i see what you did there , lapham’s quarterly . ) it covers both the rumors and the facts , from the french revolution up through the present .
as i read about anthropodermic bibliopegy , the topic fell neatly into several categories : criminals whose skin was harvested after their executions ; skin used from people who could not or did not give meaningful consent to have their skin used after their deaths ; voluntary skin donors ; books proven not to be bound in human skin after peptide mass fingerprinting ; and representations of human skin - bound books in pop culture .
this next book bound in human skin is less a mind - boggler than it is a head - shaker . from daniel k . smith’s article on anthropodermic bibliopegy in the morbid anatomy anthology , i found this bizarre and disturbing example of anthropodermic bibliopegy 1 . in the collection at the clendening history of medicine library in kansas city sits one of the more on the nose book bindings , even more on the nose than binding books about female anatomy in the skin of random women . a 17th century book on the pituitary gland – exercitatio anatomica de glandula pituitaria – ended up being bound in the skin of circus giant . dr . charles humberd , owner of the book , somehow got his hands on the skin of an 8’6″ tall giant who traveled with the ringling brothers circus . an inscription on the front end page says :
the libraries of many universities include one or more samples of anthropodermic bibliopegy . the rare book collection at the harvard law school library holds a book that was long believed to be bound in human skin , practicarum quaestionum circa leges regias hispaniae , a treatise on spanish law , though testing on the binding has proven that it was bound in sheepskin . [ 2 ] a faint inscription on the last page of the book states :
number of anthropodermic books , dating back to around xvii century , survived . many of these volumes were books on medical subjects . the skin for binding once belonged people who bequeathed their bodies to medical sciences .
for years harvard suspected they had some examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy – des destinées de l’ame being one of them , and testing proved that volume was indeed human skin , as discussed above . however , one of the books suspected of being bound in human skin proved to be fake . practicarum quaestionum circa leges regias hispaniae by juan gutiérrez , bound at some point during the 17th century , contained this bizarre inscription on its last page :
there were others like it : not so ornate , perhaps , or so ambitious in their construction , but the raw materials remain the same , and such anthropodermic bindings are sought after items among collectors of a certain mien .
please note that i exercised some discretion that may seem offensive since i am not an antiquarian , book binder or scientist , but you will find that there are some “authentic books” that i think are unlikely to be bound in human skin . sometimes i left the books with questionable authenticity in the “real” sections and sometimes i put them in the “fake” section . generally the “authentic” examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy that i place in the hoaxes or disproved section are pretty egregious fakes .
this book is part of a museum exhibit in bristol and is one of the more popular exhibits . as i mentioned above , i found much of the squeamishness about anthropodermic bibliopegy strangely selective , but a librarian at the bristol museum that houses this book made clear her reservations about the john horwood tome . allie dillon , an archivist at the m shed museum where the book is kept , found the use of horwood’s skin for a book binding to be exceedingly cruel :
i don’t have any stories of anthropodermic bibliopegy to share , but do you recall a rumor ( or a true story ? ) that went around when poppy z . brite’s exquisite corpse came out , that there had been a warehouse fire resulting in one or more fatalities , and the first printing of that book was imbued with smoke from burnt humans ? it’s been a while so i’m no longer clear on the details and i can’t find any reference to it online .
when the issue of anthropodermic bindings is discussed , for some it immediately raises comparisons with the purported nazi use of the skin of concentration camp victims for lampshades during world war ii . assuming these apocryphal stories are true , it seems that the standard practice of anthropodermic bibliopegy , while macabre , is substantially different from the nazi atrocities . most importantly , many of the examples of human bookbindings are voluntary – a person expressed a desire that his or her skin be used posthumously for bookbinding . even for those bindings made of medical cadavers , it seems less objectionable to bind an anatomy book with the skin of a willing medical subject than for a murderer and his accomplices to take trinkets from his murder victims .
wikipedia has an entry for anthropodermic bibliopegy , or the practice of binding books in human skin . a group of scholars and scientists have been working to test these books to see if they really are bound in human skin or not . last summer ucla library contacted with a science lab to find out once and for all if our little 1676 copy of relation des mouvemens de la ville de messine depuis l’année mdclxxi jusques á present is covered in a deceased human or some other creature .
on a daytrip to providence during fly - out week , i stumbled across an unusual and startling artifact on display at brown university’s john hay library – an anatomy book bound in human skin . while such specimens are unusual , they are not as rare as you might think . many older libraries and rare book collectors , including several at harvard and in the boston area , have an almost - literal skeleton in the closet : anthropodermic bibliopegy , the technical term for books bound in human skin .
because of my interest in true crime , i knew that there were instances wherein court records were bound in the skin of executed criminals . i was also familiar with a few examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy in pop culture , notably the evil dead films . but given the morbidity of the subject , i was surprised at how little i knew about these books , real or fictional . books , creepy things , unsettling representations of the dead – you’d think i would have been all over this topic by now .
three months after scientists at harvard confirmed that a 19th - century french treatise in one of its libraries was almost certainly bound in human skin , another institution has put a supposed anthropodermic binding in its possession to the test and come up wanting .
while books bound in human skin are now objects of fascination and revulsion , the practice was once somewhat common ,
writes heather cole , assistant curator of modern books and manuscripts at harvard ' s houghton library .
termed anthropodermic bibliopegy , the binding of books in human skin has occurred at least since the 16th century . the confessions of criminals were occasionally bound in the skin of the convicted , or an individual might request to be memorialized for family or lovers in the form of a book .
dr . lindsey fitzharris is a medical historian who is currently a wellcome trust postdoctoral research fellow at queen mary university of london . she is the author and creator of the chirurgeon ' s apprentice website and the youtube series under the knife . anthropodermic bibliopegy is one of her research interests , and the wellcome trust ' s library is home to another book bound in human skin by dr . bouland that she examined in the course of her work . i reached out to dr . fitzharris to find out more on the subject .
what has been called
the most famous of all anthropodermic bindings
resides at james allen , who asked to have his memoir bound in his own skin and presented to a man he once tried to rob and admired for his bravery . [ 1 ]
anthropodermic bibliopegy , or books bound in human skin , are some of the most mysterious and misunderstood books in the world’s libraries and museums . the historical reasons behind their creation vary : 19th century doctors made them as personal keepsakes for their book collections or at the request of the state to further punish executed prisoners . persistent rumors exist about french revolutionary origins as well . the best evidence most of these alleged skin books have ever had were rumors and perhaps a pencil - written note inside that said “bound in human skin”… until now .
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yes that’s right , human skin ; it’s not just in the realms of horror that a book is bound in the flayed skin of a human being , it was quite the fashion statement in the late 16th , early 17th century and continued right up until the mid to late 19th century with many examples coming from executed criminals . the practice seems to be inextricably intertwined with the practice of tanning human skin after a cadaver had been used for dissection purposes , however and why ever it happened there are still examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy around today .
the mütter museum of the college of physicians of philadelphia currently has the largest collection of books bound in human skin in the usa , counting five total volumes , three of which were bound in skin from a single donor . all five have been tested according to modern standards and the bindings have been proven to be of human origin . the mütter museum has formed a team to try to create a comprehensive list of all the examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy , encouraging institutions to test all the books in their collections that are alleged to be bound in human skin :
on its face this one seems unlikely . devout muslims frown even on cremation – it’s hard to imagine a devout muslim ( or any devout member of any abrahamic religion ) asking to be flayed posthumously if they won’t even consider being rendered into ashes . this particular example of potential anthropodermic bibliopegy caused some upset in part of the muslim community when it appeared in assorted news articles online . in january 2006 islamic community net contacted the cleveland public library to challenge the notion that any koran could be bound in the skin of a muslim true believer . the library responded :
mr . gordon , working with two juniata professors , sent samples from the book’s binding in may to the harvard lab that had confirmed the french treatise as bound in human skin . ( scientists there previously found that another supposed anthropodermic binding in harvard’s collection was actually sheepskin . )
last june , harvard university conclusively confirmed the existence of a book bound in human skin ( also known as anthropodermic bibliopegy ) as part of their collection at houghton library . the book is a 19th - century copy of arsène houssaye ' s des destinées de l ' ame . houssaye provided the manuscript to his friend dr . ludovic bouland , a well - known physician , and , according to the houghton library blog ,
bouland bound the book with skin from the unclaimed body of a female mental patient who had died of a stroke .
the 19th century , everyone !
if you don ' t want spend $ 11 , 000 , you can see examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy in many university and national libraries . one of the prime places to see such work is the mutter museum at the college of physicians of philadelphia , where you can also check out einstein ' s brain during the visit . the university of california - berkeley ' s bancroft library , brown university , surgeons ' hall museum in edinburgh , and the national library of australia also carry examples in their holdings . they probably will not let you touch the books , but then again , would you want to ?
in the 19th century , book bindings in human skin captured the romantic notions of the upper class , and anthropodermic bindings became more common . a frequent subject of such bindings were anatomy textbooks , which doctors and medical students may have had bound in the skin of cadavers they had dissected . an early example is the anthropodermic book found in brown’s john hay library , vesalius’ classic work of anatomy , de humanis corporis fabrica ( on the fabric of the human body ) . the close association of medical and legal gentry of the day led to more than a few law books bound in a similar manner .
not too much about book history can be considered ghastly or morbid . but as you gear up for halloween this year , don’t disregard the rumors lurking in the stacks : some books throughout history were bound in human flesh . anthropodermic bibliopegy , the academic term for books bound in human skin , fascinates many students and researchers around the world . there are a handful of books living in universities , museums , and private collections across the globe with these rumors attached , and to the excitement of some — and the horror of others — several have been scientifically proven true : they are indeed bound in the flesh of humans .
harvard university revealed in 2006 that at least three of the 15m volumes in its libraries were thought to be bound in human skin – a practice known as anthropodermic bibliopegy . the yellow and brown splotched binding of practicarum quaestionum circa leges regias hispaniae ( the title is a treatise on spanish law published around the start of the 17th century ) was believed to be one of these books , largely because of the inscription on the final page , which continues :
king mbesa did give me the book , it being one of poore jonas chiefe possessions , together with ample of his skin to bynd it . requiescat in pace .
when did anthropodermic bibliopegy stop being practiced ? it definitely goes into the late 19th century . one of the reasons was just views on capital punishment . eventually the murder act is overturned , so that means that murderers aren ' t dissected . suddenly the concept of donating one ' s body comes in . and since i would say a lot of these skin books are usually criminals and their skin is used to bind books about their crimes , i think that leads to a decline in it . there ' s probably a lot of different reasons . but i definitely see skin books as part of the history of crime and punishment .
in 2006 , a 300 - year - old ledger was discovered in downtown leeds , england . it was found in the wake of a bungled burglary attempt . not much is known about this ledger . however , it is of some curiosity that this ledger was written in french and dated back to the 1700s . this suggests that it might have been made during the french revolution , a time when anthropodermic bibliopegy gained popularity . if this was indeed made during the french revolution , then this ledger can stand beside other documents such as the rights of man and the french constitution of 1793 which are also believed to have copies bound in human flesh .
anthropodermic bibliopegy is the practice of binding books in human skin . though extremely uncommon in modern times , the technique dates back to at least the 17th century . the practice is inextricably connected with the practice of tanning human skin , often done in certain circumstances after a corpse has been dissected . surviving historical examples of this technique include anatomy texts bound with the skin of dissected cadavers , volumes created as a bequest and bound with the skin of the testator , and copies of judicial proceedings bound in the skin of the murderer convicted in those proceedings , such as in the case of john horwood in 1821 and the red barn murder in 1828 . [ wikipedia ]
juniata college in pennsylvania believed they had a skin - bound book in their collection and the testing harvard did on their suspected examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy inspired the college to test their own . the volume , biblioteca politica , is a collection of latin essays , published in 17th century france . inscribed on a front page is an assertion that the book is bound in human skin , but testing in 2014 at harvard showed the book is actually bound in sheepskin . though this may be a blow to the college , it may be a boon for librarians because the book had become a popular morbidity among the students , who flowed into the library asking to see the book every semester .
is it true the john hay library has books bound in human skin ? yes , special collections has four anthropodermic books . testing in april , 2015 , confirmed the books are bound in human skin ( or a closely related primate ) . these rare books are only made available for scholarly research in order to protect the bindings .
though no examples ever emerged of anthropodermic bibliopegy from nazi concentration and death camps , misuse of jewish skin did happen during the holocaust . there are extant examples of nazi prisoners who were skinned after death , mostly skin with tattoos . however , there is no proof to the rumors that ilsa koch bound photo albums in jewish skin or that there were copies of mein kampf bound in human skin . history is rife with examples of conquerors flaying their enemies or victims and displaying their skins in some manner – in this grisly regard , nazis had plenty of company . but just like the myth of the lampshades , the idea that nazis used human skin to bind books is not based in fact .
the historical medical library ( hml ) , located within the mütter museum in philadelphia , proclaims to house the largest collection of confirmed anthropodermic bindings in the united states . in march of 2015 , the hml invited dr . richard hark of juniata college to take samples of their five rumored anthropodermic books and dr . daniel kirby confirmed that they are , in fact , bound in human skin . through inscriptions and historical documentation , we know that three of the five books share a mysterious past : all bound at the hands of dr . john stockton hough , and all bound in the skin mary lynch , a tuberculosis patient at the philadelphia general hospital , who died in 1869 .
follicle pattern recognition is another method often employed to test alleged anthropodermic books . the premise of this test is that human follicle patterns on skin are arranged in different shapes than other animals . however this test can be rather subjective , as one woman’s triangle pattern might be another’s diamond , and processes of tanning and stretching leather can distort natural patterns .
the primary area in which moral equivalence may be questionable is in the case of anthropodermic bindings made from executed criminals , who have arguably been murdered themselves , depending on your view of capital punishment . but even in those cases , it still seems to that such bindings were done with more respect , and have a far different purpose than trophies of war and genocide .
what has been called
the most famous of all anthropodermic bindings
resides at boston athenaeum , titled the highwayman : narrative of the life of james allen alias george walton . it is by james allen , who asked to have his memoir bound in his own skin and presented to a man he once tried to rob and admired for his bravery . [ 1 ]
surviving historical examples of this technique include anatomy texts bound with the skin of dissected cadavers , volumes created as a bequest and bound with the skin of the testator ( known as
autoanthropodermic bibliopegy
) , and copies of judicial proceedings bound in the skin of the murderer convicted in those proceedings , such as in the case of john horwood in 1821 and the red barn murder in 1828 .
there’s a sort of colonial approach to book binding with human skin that i could initially dismiss but became more and more evident as i read about anthropodermic bibliopegy . this can be seen especially in a book that is kept at the john hay library at brown university . a copy of andrea vesalius’ de humani corporis fabrica , a beautiful 16th century text full of detailed drawings of human dissection , was bound in human skin and presented to king leopold ii of belgium . i cannot find anything about the donor of the skin and when that is the case i tend to lean toward the skin being less donated than harvested without consent , but it is interesting that this book bound in skin was presented to this particular king . from the article in the morbid anatomy anthology :
,
are some of the most mysterious and misunderstood books in the world’s libraries and museums . the historical reasons behind their creation vary [ . . . ] the best evidence most of these alleged skin books have ever had were rumors and perhaps a pencil - written note inside that said ' bound in human skin ' . . . until now .
anthropodermic biblipegy on metafilter
what about rumors that human skin was used to bind a copy of mein kampf or the photo albums of ilse koch , “the beast of buchenwald” and other nazis ? kipperman says he is unaware of any nazi anthropodermic bindings and has personally examined many of the souvenir photo albums alleged to be bound in human skin but hasn’t found any evidence of human skin bindings in his extensive research .
most of the examples of anthropodermic biblopegy that we have date back to the 1800s ; examples include harvard university’s copy of des destinees de l’ame ( circa 1885 ) , two copies of hans holbein’s the dance of death ( one from 1816 , the other from 1898 ) at brown university , and an elementary treatise on human anatomy ( circa 1861 ) at the college of physicians of philadelphia .
but if using the bodies of dead criminals to bind books seems callous and macabre , doubly so was the use of bodies of mental patients or people whose only crime in life was to die sick , poor or alone . the book that spurred the renewed interest in anthropodermic bibliopegy in spring / summer 2014 is unremarkable to look at , though if you click the image to see a larger version , you will see , very clearly , pores and blemishes that give pause when you remember this book was bound in human skin . when subjected to tests , it was proved that a book from harvard’s houghton library , was indeed bound in human skin , giving credence to the explanation penned inside the book , that the book was bound in the skin taken from the corpse of a woman who died in a mental hospital and whose body was unclaimed .
even without peptide mass fingerprinting , i think we can safely say this story is questionable at best . various sources with more cachet than top ten list sites and pinterest state that there are no known 20th century examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy , so that lends some credence to my knee - jerk response that the story behind this book is a load of pants . also i encourage anyone who reads here to search for facts about the aguadilla tribe in the mayaguez plateau region and if you find anything at all about current skinning of the dead in puerto rico , let me know and i’ll edit this entry . in fact , information about any aguadilla native tribe anywhere would be helpful because the native tribes in aguadilla and mayaguez were the taíno tribe . i think this was a nice story created before the internet came to make it hard to pull off such nonsense . there are pictures of the actual book online but i didn’t put one in this article because they are all quite blurry .
this book was a recollection of failure and subsequent arrest and execution of the gunpowder plotters . the gunpowder plotters were a group of catholic rebels who in 1605 tried to kill the protestant king james i of england , his eldest son , and much of the english court and government . their plan was to explode gunpowder during a session of the houses of parliament . the attempt , which was later named the gunpowder plot of 1605 , failed . the participants were all discovered and executed . the most famous of these was guy fawkes . however , one of his co - conspirators was father henry garnet , the head of the jesuits in england . it was his flesh which was used after his execution to bind this book . the book has a latin inscription on its cover which , when translated , reads “severe penitence punished the flesh . ” this is one of the most famous examples of anthropodermic bibliopegy since many believe that you can make out the father’s face , forever twisted in agony , on its cover .
william corder’s court proceedings were bound in his skin and his case was the sole example of real anthropodermic bibliopegy i was aware of before i began reading about the topic , a bit of knowledge from my time as a minor expert in murders . william corder impregnated an irish girl named maria marten . he convinced her he wanted to marry her and lured her to her death , killing her and burying her inside a red barn , causing the case to be referred to as the red barn murder . maria’s stepmother had recurring dreams of her buried at the red barn and eventually authorities investigated and found her remains . corder was tried for her murder , convicted and then executed . as done with many executed criminals , his body ended up dissected in a medical school and his skin was preserved and used to bind the court proceedings from his trial . the book is on display at the moyse’s hall museum in bury st . edmunds , suffolk . george creed , the surgeon who flayed him , left this inscription in the book :
on facing the gallows , walton stipulated a copy of his memoirs be bound in his own skin and given to john fenno , a man whom walton had attempted to rob on the massachusetts turnpike . fenno had so impressed walton by bravely resisting the robbery attempt , weathering a gunshot wound , and assisting in bringing the highwayman to justice that walton honoured his victim with this macabre anthropodermic bibliopegic gift . after walton’s execution the book was delivered to fenno whose relatives eventually donated it to the boston athenaeum , where it remains today .
interestingly , anthropodermic biblopegy doesn’t appear to be that old a practice — only a few centuries , perhaps . one of the earliest mentions we’ve seen of it occurred in merkwürdige reisen durch niedersachsen , holland und engelland ( roughly in english , strange trips through lower saxony , holland , and england ) , travel writing by german scholar zacharias conrad von uffenbach about his journeys from 1709 to 1711 . the book was published in 1753 and included this bit about bremen , which he visited in 1710 ( translated by lawrence s . thompson ) :
the first reliable examples of anthropodermic bindings come from the 17th century , but the practice really seems to have taken off during the french revolution . the derma of victims of that bloodthirsty terror were sometimes used to bind books by its proponents ; among other anthropodermically bound documents from that period are a copy of the rights of man and several copies of the french constitution of 1793 . from at least this time forward , titillating tales about the mistreatment of human skin became a popular propagandistic tool , used in not only the french revolution but also the american civil war , and world wars i & ii .
john stockon - hough , who experimented with anthropodermic binding during the late nineteenth century reported that most human skin is fairly coarse - grained ; he had managed to obtain a sample which was
almost indistinguishable
from pigskin , but that came from a woman ' s thigh . the material used to bind the garnet book appears quite fine - grained from the photographs , and without evidence to the contrary it seems just as likely that it ' s a standard form of vellum rather than treated human skin . i suppose a close examination would answer this question , so if any experts in vellum bindings near doncaster have a go at it , i ' d appreciate your thoughts .
by jade alburo | saving the world one book at a time . sort of . not really .
over the past week , the ucla’s charles e . young research library ( yrl ) has been featuring “scary” books from its special collections on its facebook page . i think that is a fantastic idea , a great way of showcasing some of our fabulous materials . oliver mattheusens , a library assistant in my department , has certainly been enjoying himself in coming up with the materials and the status updates . he actually has a lot more stories to tell about these books , but doesn’t have the time to write up an involved post . so , i’m copying his facebook posts , with some minor editing , into this blog post so that it’s easier to read and follow ( that timeline just doesn’t make for easy reading ! ) . mostly copying , that is . i’ll do some editing , paraphrasing , and adding of more information , as well as some of my own and others’ comments .


buitoni ( [ bwiˈtoːni ] ) is an italian food company based in sansepolcro .

it was founded in 1827 .

they are known for their factory-produced products of pasta and sauces .

in 1985 , the buitoni family sold the company to carlo de benedetti ; in 1988 , it was acquired by nestlé .

buitoni

buitoni north america , the maker of buitoni® refrigerated pastas , sauces and shredded cheese , is part of nestlé usa . nestle acquired buitoni® in 1988 with the vision of applying its vast technical know - how to expand the range of buitoni® products . today , a wide variety of buitoni® products are available throughout europe and the united states . many of the favored buitoni® recipes were developed at casa buitoni in italy where buitoni® has been creating award - winning italian foods for more than 175 years . for product news and information , visit buitoni . com .
today , a wide variety of buitoni® products are available throughout europe and the united states . many of the favored buitoni recipes were developed at casa buitoni in italy where buitoni has been creating award - winning italian foods for more than 175 years .
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buitoni sugo lussuoso al pomodoro ( rich tomato sauce ) 2 . 6kg x 6
among the products withdrawn are buitoni beef ravioli and beef tortellini , in italy and spain .
true to all buitoni products , buitoni freshly made pasta uses quality ingredients in every variety . prepared with the same care and attention that authentic italian chefs use in their kitchens , buitoni pastas are created to be cooked easily and quickly at home by people of all culinary skill levels .
“the borletti - buitoni trust was delighted with redwire ' s speed , efficiency and reliability . ”
nestle withdrew two chilled pasta products , buitoni beef ravioli and beef tortellini , in italy and spain .
a taste for the good life . guilia buitoni opened her little pasta shop in sansepolcro , italy in 1827 ; it was quickly a local favourite . the tradition and popularity of buitoni products continues . dedicated to using the highest quality ingredients to make delicious pastas and sauces , the buitoni brand is inspired by traditional italian cuisine .
the italian culinary team at casa buitoni developed this unique style of pasta dough by folding real vegetables into the dough to add flavor and visual appeal . each variety of buitoni vegetable - infused pasta can be found in the refrigerated section in the grocery store .
175 years ago , giulia buitoni’s famed pasta attracted buyers from far and wide to her little shop in sansepolcro , italy . today , buitoni continue this tradition , providing a range of delicious sauces developed using authentic italian recipes that have stood the test of time , delighting all who taste them . buitoni aims to enhance the lives of customers , inspiring them to savour life through food – the italian way
the borletti - buitoni trust was established with the aim of providing flexible and innovative support to a talented new generation of classical musicians .
insights on appetites to carve out a meaningful space for buitoni , the vivaldi team reframed the opportunity beyond pasta to ‘all meals to linger over’ . we undertook a rigorous brand assessment and conducted consumer shop - alongs and in - home research to examine the consumer demand landscape and explore how the simple authenticity of buitoni products could improve daily life . employing our proprietary consumerfirst methodology , we studied the daily habits and routines of consumers to give us a deeper understanding of how buitoni could better fit their daily life contexts . while vivaldi’s research revealed that most consumers related to buitoni’s italian heritage , most weren’t aware of the benefits of buitoni’s products , such as why fresh pasta is superior to dry .
from the chef innovators at its renowned casa buitoni culinary center in italy’s beautiful tuscany region , buitoni introduces a new line of freshly made vegetable - infused ravioli . while colorful pasta has been around for years , buitoni is the first national brand to use pieces of real vegetables , like sweet red pepper and spinach , to add color and flavor to its pasta . all - new buitoni® freshly made ravioli infuses real vegetables into the dough for a vibrant , garden - fresh flavor , and adds fillings made with the finest ingredients , such as grana padano cheese , artichoke hearts , asparagus and seasoned chicken . ready in minutes , buitoni ravioli elevates everyday meals with a new way to brighten up flavor .
we’ve grown a lot since giuilia buitoni founded her modest pasta shop in sansepolcro , italy back in 1827 , but our commitment to tradition and the highest quality ingredients remains as strong as ever .
the story of buitoni begins in the small town of sansepolcro , italy , where giulia and her husband , giovan battista buitoni , opened a modest pasta shop in november of 1827 . their pasta quickly became the town favorite thanks to giulia’s secret ingredient : excellent quality durum wheat that she sourced from a town 600 km away . only this specific durum wheat could deliver the best quality , and giulia settled for nothing less than the best . she was also the first to introduce new pasta innovations that we use here at buitoni to this day , including folding vegetables into pasta dough to help children eat their vegetables .
buitoni® vegetable - infused ravioli , as well as , the chicken & roasted garlic tortelloni are now available at grocery stores nationwide in the refrigerated section , at a suggested retail price of $ 4 . 19 for the 9 - ounce package and $ 7 . 29 for the family - size , 18 - ounce and 20 - ounce packages . for more information on buitoni® , visit urltoken or follow @ buitoniusa .
buitoni® refrigerated pastas and sauces reflect the growing emphasis on the nutritional value of whole grains , with some pastas made from 100 % whole durum wheat flour , which contain 4 - 8g of fiber per serving .
over 175 years of history makes buitoni® one of the few big italian food brands with a rooted expertise in italian cuisine . our philosophy is simple ; natural ingredients with simple artisanal expertise and creativity make for the best italian ; food offering superior taste and goodness ; taking pleasure in the simple things . buitoni’s dedicated team of chefs and nutritionists develop products and recipes deeply rooted in the italian & mediterranean art of cooking .
the firm removed two chilled pasta items , buitoni beef ravioli  and beef tortellini ,  from sale in italy and spain , which were supplied by german - based company , h . j . schypke .
nestle also is recalling two chilled pasta products , buitoni beef ravioli and beef tortellini , from store shelves in italy and spain , the news release said . a lasagna product sold to french catering businesses will also be recalled .
therefore we are voluntarily removing two chilled pasta products , buitoni beef ravioli and beef tortellini from sale in italy and spain immediately , and we will replace them with product confirmed by dna testing to be made from 100 % beef .
“americans are looking for ways to incorporate vegetables into their meals in new and delicious ways , ” said erica starrfield , buitoni brand manager . “our new line of vegetable - infused pastas bring exciting ‘vegetable innovation’ to a classic meal category . ”
parents are placing greater emphasis than ever before on feeding their families healthy meals – we needed to communicate that buitoni was a convenient , nutritious solution for busy families who still want to enjoy dinner together . our in - store strategy helped to do just that .
when giulia buitoni pawned her necklace to pay for her first pasta machine back in 1827 , she had no idea that her recipes would one day be enjoyed by people all over the world . but through tireless inventiveness and an unwavering commitment to exceptional ingredients , that’s exactly what happened .
over the years , buitoni has grown to reach family tables around the globe , but the dedication to quality and inventiveness that we were founded on has never wavered . we believe – just as giulia did – that great , simple ingredients together with culinary expertise make for the very best italian food .
in addition to these vegetable - infused ravioli varieties , buitoni offers a new chicken & roasted garlic tortelloni , which folds garlic into the dough , adds filling of roasted chicken and a rich medley of parmesan , ricotta and mozzarella chesses , before shaping the freshly - made pasta into classic tortelloni rings .
at buitoni we believe it ' s what you bring to the table that keeps life fresh . choose from a variety of over 40 delicious buitoni® refrigerated pastas , sauces , and shredded cheeses and make every night an occasion ! whether you combine our classic beef ravioli with delicious roasted garlic marinara sauce , or try something more adventurous such as our portobello mushroom & cheese tortelloni with pesto with sun dried tomato sauce – every meal is sure to deliver that homemade taste your family and guests will love . that ' s because the products we produce are made with only the finest ingredients , then refrigerated and dated for freshness .
the challenge buitoni approached vivaldi partners suffering from low awareness among us consumers . the chilled pasta was hard to find in the refrigerated section of the supermarket , it was more expensive and seemed more complicated to cook than dry pasta , and the low - carb craze of the early 2000s certainly wasn’t helping growth . the 150 - year - old italian food brand needed a brand refresh for the us market . buitoni partnered with vivaldi partners to relaunch the brand with a new growth strategy and in - store merchandising for the us – one that would draw shoppers to the display in the store and forge a quick connection at the shelf .
inspired by our tuscan surroundings at casa buitoni in sansepolcro , italy , these freshly made raviolis are generously filled with cracked black pepper and four cheeses - creamy ricotta , aged parmesan and romano , and imported grana padano . together they are wrapped in pasta infused with real cracked black pepper – all certified no gmo ingredients .
vivaldi got us to stretch buitoni out of the current footprint by seeing the potential of what the brand could be , and identified the path through which to get there . what i liked about working with vivaldi is that vivaldi kept us honest , kept us on time , and kept us focused on the end game .
the affected products - - buitoni beef ravioli and beef tortellini – have been removed from supermarket shelves in italy , spain and france . nestle has also withdrawn a frozen meat product that it produces for catering businesses , called lasagnes a la bolognaise gourmandes , and suspended deliveries of all products made using beef from a german subcontractor to one of its suppliers .
two refrigerated nestlé pasta products , buitoni beef ravioli and beef tortellini , are being taken off supermarket shelves in italy and spain immediately . in addition , lasagnes à la bolognaise gourmandes , a frozen meat product made for caterers in france , will also be withdrawn and replaced with product made from 100 percent beef . none of those products are imported from europe into the united states , nestlé said .
“we’ve always known how to create delectable flavors with our premium - quality pasta fillings tucked into fresh and tender pasta dough , ” said riccardo landi , chef from casa buitoni . “with this new line of freshly made pasta flavored with real vegetables , we’re able to create exceptional flavor combinations by matching premium ingredients in the filling to the vegetable - infused pasta . each variety showcases the beloved , clean flavors of the vegetables within the pasta dough . we think these filled pastas are quite beautiful . no two are exactly alike , ” continued landi .
the joy of good food vivaldi developed and tested five possible brand positioning concepts , finally settling on “the joy of good food , ” comprising four key dimensions : passion for great tasting food ; carefully chosen ingredients ; fresh tasting and succulent dishes ; and elegantly simple but bold flavors . the positioning was extended to the demand opportunities identified in our research to create three distinct growth platforms , with new products , packaging and innovations tiered along 3 horizons to build the brand frachise over time . vivaldi’s consumerfirst research had also uncovered a strong appetite for more authentic mediterranean cuisine and healthy , yet delicious , foods . while consumers demonstrated a clear preference for healthy meals , time - crunched households struggled to find the time necessary to plan nutritious convivial dinners . by applying those insights to the brand positioning , vivaldi created a fresh merchandising concept – “come to the table . ” based around the idea that busy moms and dads are pressed for time but still want to have sit - down family dinners , “come to the table” invites consumers to gather around the buitoni table – a place to share ideas about food and life around it . this was sampled across major us food retailers with great success . as a direct result of vivaldi’s work , buitoni’s us revenue grew three - fold in just five years .
sarah buitoni is a specialist for the leadership programs at women’s world banking . she has worked for the organization since 2009 as project manager and trainer for individual capacity building programs , including the signature women in leadership program , senior management program and specialized leadership exchanges . she leads the monitoring and evaluation of these activities and manages alumni relations for the center through the development and sustainment of virtual peer - learning networks . as part of women’s world banking’s organizational support for gender diversity practice , sarah also works with institutional partners to conduct in - depth research and consultancy to improve and maintain workforce diversity at all levels . she earned a b . a . in latin american studies and spanish from barnard college , and a master’s of international affairs from columbia university . before joining women’s world banking , sarah has worked for unicef , women’s refugee commission , innovations for poverty action and the institute of international education .
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tender semolina pasta rings filled with three cheeses : fresh creamy ricotta , aged parmesan and romano . also available in a 9 oz . size .
a combination of three cheese tortellini and spinach tortellini filled with fresh creamy ricotta , aged parmesan and romano cheeses .
delicate pasta pillows filled with four italian cheeses : fresh , creamy ricotta , melting mozzarella and aged parmesan and romano cheeses . also available in a 9 oz . size .
tender semolina pasta rings filled with three cheeses : fresh creamy ricotta , aged parmesan and romano . also available in a 20 oz . size .
this ancient recipe from the italian riviera combines fragrant basil , pungent garlic , pine nuts , aged parmesan and romano cheeses , and extra virgin olive oil . marvelous for pasta , dressings and marinades . a little pesto goes a long way . also available in an 11 oz . size .
we shape our freshly made pasta into classic tortelloni rings , then fill them with aromatic roasted garlic , roasted chicken , and a rich medley of parmesan , ricotta , and mozzarella cheeses for a hearty blend of flavors .
oversized pasta rings filled with a blend of tender spinach and creamy ricotta cheese .
artisan pasta rings filled with tender chicken breast , lightly seasoned with rosemary , roasted garlic and a touch of authentic grana padano cheese .
oversized pasta rings filled with sweet italian sausage blended with savory cheeses , including d . o . p . grana padano . also available in a 9 oz . size .
delicate pasta pillows filled with four italian cheeses : fresh , creamy ricotta , melting mozzarella and aged parmesan and romano cheeses . also available in a 20 oz . size .
the classic blend of cream , butter , parmesan cheese and a hint of nutmeg is traditionally served with fettuccine noodles .
spinach pasta rings filled with three cheeses : fresh creamy ricotta , aged parmesan and romano .
half - moon shaped pasta generously filled with fresh portobello and crimini mushrooms , imported grana padano and parmesan cheeses and fresh - roasted garlic .
fettuccine alfredo is made into a complete meal with the addition of chicken and spinach . comes together quickly when using leftover chicken for a perfect weeknight meal .
the colors you see in the pastas aren’t just the colors of vegetables . * they are vegetables .
a great way to enjoy your favorite summer vegetables . a perfect dish for outdoor dining on a warm summer evening .
spanakopita is a savory greek pastry with a spinach and cheese filling . this delicious version has the same flavors and ingredients and is much simpler to make .
bulgogi is marinated and sautéed strips of tender beef . this version with spinach and carrots is perfect served with linguine .
these meatballs are made from ground up mushrooms and onion and they are so tasty , you won ' t even miss the meat . served with a delicious wine and alfredo sauce over fettuccine , this is one dish that you may end up making often .
lemon and capers help round out the flavor in this moroccan - inspired pasta dish .
indian spices in garam masala combine with pasta and marinara to make a delicious and easy weeknight meal .
this cold noodle salad makes a perfect side salad for a hot summer evening . take it up a notch and add shredded chicken to the salad for a complete meal .
a simple twist on traditional eggplant parmesan , this recipe consists of a layer of cheese raviolis between layers of cubed eggplant , making a delicious meatless casserole .
four cheese ravioli and alfredo sauce combine with fresh grilled corn to make a delicious meal . add any of the optional toppings to take the flavor of this dish to a new level .
sautéed shrimp , green beans and red bell pepper are delicious tossed with three cheese tortellini and pesto . a perfect meal for patio dining with friends !
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an authentic italian napolitana style sauce . rich and full - bodied , blended with onions , herbs and spices . lightly seasoned with basil and oregano . ready to serve as an accompaniment to pasta dishes , meat or fish .
a delectable rich tomato sauce infused with sunflower and olive oils providing lovely lustre and sheen to your pasta dishes as part of a mediterranean diet .
traditional , rich full bodied tomato sauce prepared from whole tomato chunks , yellow and red capsicums , tomato paste , prime vegetables , olive oil and garlic .
a lightly seasoned tomato sauce prepared from a rich blend of tomato puree , peeled tomato , onion , herbs and spices . it may be used as classic coulis or as a base or finish for a variety of dishes .
as the saying goes , it’s what’s on the inside that matters most . we couldn’t agree more . that’s why we use only the freshest , non - gmo ingredients—giving you a foundation to pour your heart into .
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basil , extra virgin olive oil , canola oil , parmesan cheese ( cultured part - skim milk , salt , enzymes ) , romano cheese ( cultured part - skim cow ' s milk , salt , enzymes ) , reduced lactose whey , water , whey protein concentrate , pine nuts , garlic puree , walnuts , salt , spice .
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dough : durum flour ( semolina , durum wheat flour ) , water , eggs . filling : ricotta cheese ( whey , milk , cream , vinegar , salt ) , wheat flour , romano cheese ( pasteurized cultured part skim cow ' s milk , salt , enzymes ) , water , parmesan cheese ( pasteurized cultured part - skim milk , salt , enzymes ) , canola oil , skim milk , salt , enzyme modified parmesan cheese paste ( parmesan cheese [ cultured part - skim milk , salt , enzymes ] , water , whey protein concentrate , reduced fat milk , milk protein concentrate , cultures [ contains milk ] , enzymes ) , cultured dextrose , yeast , cream powder , cultured whey , sugar , spice , sunflower oil , flavor , parmesan cheese ( cultured milk , salt , enzymes ) , citric acid ) .
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serving size : 1 pizza , calories : 723 , fat : 23 . 4g , carbs : 94 . 8g , protein : 33 . 3g
serving size : 3 crackers , calories : 168 , fat : 6 . 5g , carbs : 23 . 5g , protein : 3 . 9g
serving size : 113 g ( 1 . 25 cups ) , calories : 350 , fat : 10g , carbs : 49g , protein : 15g
serving size : 80 g , calories : 269 , fat : 1 . 9g , carbs : 52 . 4g , protein : 10 . 4g
serving size : 100 g , calories : 350 , fat : 1 . 9g , carbs : 71 . 8g , protein : 11 . 5g
serving size : 80 g , calories : 280 , fat : 1 . 5g , carbs : 57 . 4g , protein : 9 . 2g
serving size : 50 g , calories : 181 . 5 , fat : 2g , carbs : 34g , protein : 6 . 9g
serving size : 1 pezzo , calories : 258 , fat : 16 . 7g , carbs : 24 . 2g , protein : 2 . 7g
serving size : 1 porzione , calories : 346 , fat : 11 . 8g , carbs : 46g , protein : 11 . 8g
* percent daily values are based on a 2 , 000 calorie diet . your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs .
popular items : pasta , pasta sauce , ravioli , sauces , tortellini , more . . .
per 1 1 / 4 cups - calories : 230kcal | fat : 1 . 50g | carbs : 44 . 00g | protein : 9 . 00g
per 1 / 2 package - calories : 590kcal | fat : 19 . 00g | carbs : 72 . 00g | protein : 33 . 00g
per 1 / 2 package - calories : 490kcal | fat : 16 . 00g | carbs : 72 . 00g | protein : 14 . 00g
per 1 cup - calories : 270kcal | fat : 8 . 00g | carbs : 37 . 00g | protein : 12 . 00g
per 1 serving - calories : 290kcal | fat : 10 . 00g | carbs : 32 . 00g | protein : 17 . 00g
per 1 / 4 cup - calories : 130kcal | fat : 11 . 00g | carbs : 4 . 00g | protein : 4 . 00g
per 1 / 2 cup - calories : 90kcal | fat : 6 . 00g | carbs : 8 . 00g | protein : 1 . 00g
per 1 / 4 cup - calories : 90kcal | fat : 6 . 00g | carbs : 5 . 00g | protein : 4 . 00g
per 1 / 2 cup - calories : 70kcal | fat : 3 . 00g | carbs : 10 . 00g | protein : 1 . 00g
per 1 / 4 cup - calories : 280kcal | fat : 26 . 00g | carbs : 6 . 00g | protein : 6 . 00g
per 1 / 2 package - calories : 530kcal | fat : 20 . 00g | carbs : 59 . 00g | protein : 29 . 00g
per 1 cup - calories : 280kcal | fat : 8 . 00g | carbs : 36 . 00g | protein : 17 . 00g
per 1 cup - calories : 300kcal | fat : 11 . 00g | carbs : 36 . 00g | protein : 13 . 00g
per 1 / 2 package - calories : 550kcal | fat : 21 . 00g | carbs : 65 . 00g | protein : 24 . 00g
per 1 cup - calories : 290kcal | fat : 10 . 00g | carbs : 38 . 00g | protein : 11 . 00g
per 1 / 4 cup - calories : 200kcal | fat : 17 . 00g | carbs : 8 . 00g | protein : 4 . 00g
per 1 / 2 cup - calories : 100kcal | fat : 7 . 00g | carbs : 6 . 00g | protein : 3 . 00g
per 1 / 2 cup - calories : 70kcal | fat : 2 . 00g | carbs : 10 . 00g | protein : 2 . 00g
per 1 / 4 cup - calories : 230kcal | fat : 17 . 00g | carbs : 8 . 00g | protein : 7 . 00g
per 1 / 2 cup - calories : 130kcal | fat : 8 . 00g | carbs : 10 . 00g | protein : 4 . 00g
per 1 cup - calories : 320kcal | fat : 7 . 00g | carbs : 49 . 00g | protein : 15 . 00g
per 1 cup - calories : 330kcal | fat : 9 . 00g | carbs : 46 . 00g | protein : 15 . 00g
per 1 cup - calories : 330kcal | fat : 8 . 00g | carbs : 52 . 00g | protein : 13 . 00g
per 1 1 / 2 cups - calories : 270kcal | fat : 7 . 00g | carbs : 39 . 00g | protein : 13 . 00g
spinach & artichoke ravioli is filled with a vibrant combination of spinach , artichoke hearts , creamy ricotta , and bold parmesan cheese , and folds real spinach into the pasta itself , infusing bright flavor right into the dough .
sweet bell pepper & roasted chicken ravioli starts with the freshly made pasta , created with puréed sweet red pepper added directly into the dough for a rich combination of color and flavor . these ravioli are filled with a mixture of roasted red and yellow peppers , tender seasoned chicken , and a savory combination of parmesan and asiago cheeses .
three cheese & asparagus ravioli is filled with a refined blend of ricotta , grana padano , and parmesan cheeses , along with tender asparagus . the rich color of real spinach is brought into the pasta itself by mixing it right into the dough .
oversized pasta rings filled with tender chicken breast and natural parma style prosciutto , melting mozzarella , aged parmesan and a touch of authentic grana padano cheese .
product chicken & prosciutto tortelloni - 9 oz . ( 9oz . ) chicken & roasted garlic tortelloni - 20 oz . family size ( 20oz . ) spinach & ricotta tortelloni - 20 oz . family size ( 20oz . ) sweet italian sausage tortelloni - 20 oz . family size ( 20oz . )
dough : durum flour ( semolina , durum wheat flour ) , water , eggs . filling : cooked chicken meat , wheat flour , prosciutto ( pork , salt ) , chicken fat , ricotta cheese ( whey , milk , cream , vinegar , salt ) , water , parmesan cheese ( cultured pasteurized part - skim milk , salt , enzymes ) , chicken broth powder , salt , yeast extract , spices , rice starch , flavor , yeast , sunflower oil , sugar .
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elisabeth ballreich is an investment specialist at wwb asset management , a subsidiary of women’s world banking , which directs equity investment into inclusive finance institutions in the women’s world banking network . prior to joining women’s world banking , elisabeth was an investment officer with the inter - american development bank group ( idb ) based in washington , dc where she was responsible for sourcing , structuring , and executing debt investments in sustainable businesses and financial institutions serving the base of the pyramid in latin america . before joining the idb , elisabeth worked as a project leader for dalberg global development advisors , where she consulted a diverse set of institutional clients on their impact investment strategies . previously elisabeth also worked for the international finance corporation ( ifc ) in mexico and the boston consulting group in vienna . elisabeth holds a master’s in international economics and international relations and has completed all three levels of the cfa institute exam . she is fluent in german , english and spanish .
hana benkirane joined women’s world banking as a pr and communications manager in the marketing and communications team . in this role , hana is responsible for leading the organization’s public relations efforts in order to reach target audiences and support our work as the thought leader on women’s financial inclusion . she designs integrated communications campaigns to develop relationships with key media contacts and influencers in order to support women’s world banking’s overall brand and thought leadership efforts . prior to joining women’s world banking , hana worked for allen & overy , sullivan & cromwell and bzzagent . she holds a bachelor of science in international management from bentley university and a master of scienc in international economics from utrecht university .
jaclyn berfond is a specialist for the research , monitoring and evaluation team of women’s world banking . she started working for the organization in 2011 , managing knowledge and capacity building programs for the organization’s network of microfinance institutions . she also leads monitoring initiatives , including the analysis of network financial and social performance data , and the women’s world banking’s gender performance initiative to create a framework of indicators in the subject . she holds a b . a . in international relations and economics from boston university , and a master’s of business administration in international organizations from the university of geneva . jaclyn recently participated in women advancing microfinance network group in new york city event as an industry leader speaker . prior to joining women’s world banking , she worked at the council on foreign relations and the atlantic trust private wealth management .
diana boncheva gooley leads digital financial services initiatives for women’s world banking’s financial inclusion work in emerging markets . previously , diana headed strategic partnerships and projects at mondato as a management consultant specialized in digital finance / mobile fintech . diana also has launched and managed projects such as mobile parking , ticketing , and debt collection for paythru , a fintech startup in the uk . she began her career in digital finance as an analyst in mobile money developing some of the first research in the space including evaluation frameworks and market studies . at the same time , she also managed a remittance price comparison portal .
in her previous life , diana worked in free trade , more specifically on nafta - related topics . diana has been supporting women - focused organizations as a volunteer and is the co - founder of geekgirl la chapter . she holds an international affairs and economics undergraduate degree from sweet briar college and a graduate degree from sais johns hopkins .
kathryn glynn - broderick is a manager for women’s world banking research , monitoring & evaluation team . she has extensive experience in both qualitative and quantitative research , having worked with leading academic institutions and local non - profits in the fields of policy innovation , economic development , entrepreneurship and globalization . she is charged with managing various programmatic research initiatives and designing and implementing key research questions and methodology . ms . glynn - broderick has a masters in international affairs from columbia university and an mba and ba from emory university .
marina dimova is a designer with 12 years of experience developing , implementing and scaling innovative solutions to social problems . she uses insights from behavioral science and new technologies to build effective customer - centric products and services , and embed innovation into teams and organizations . as a managing director of design and innovation at women’s world banking , she focuses on transforming the strategic ideation and solution design processes of the organization , and identifying and designing innovative financial solutions for its clients .
prior to that , she was a vice president at ideas42 , where she designed , tested and scaled products , processes and programs in consumer finance , international development and financial inclusion . her designs have focused on increasing the take - up and usage of financial products and improving the financial management behaviors of low - income clients . before that , marina led strategy for a social enterprise developing a youth employment program in west africa . she has also worked on agricultural value chains and private sector development at the world bank , and in finance and healthcare consulting .
marina holds an mpa in international development from harvard kennedy school , and a ba in economics and government from franklin & marshall college .
yashmin fernandes is a director for the development and strategic partnerships team . she joined the organization in 2016 . in this role , yashmin develops and maintains strategic relationships with corporations , foundations , and government agencies to support women’s world banking in achieving its mission and expanding its funding base . she also works to identify the value proposition and areas for collaboration to build ongoing partnerships . her previous experience includes marketing and strategy positions at the us justice department , ceb , accenture , wachovia and td ameritrade . she has also consulted for malaria no more and the clinton health access initiative . she holds a bachelor of science in international politics from georgetown university’s school of foreign service and an mba from duke university’s fuqua school of business . she has volunteered for taproot , teak fellowship and the denan project . she speaks fluent spanish and conversational french .
rachel field is the director of leadership and diversity at women’s world banking . she joined the team in september of 2015 and is responsible for the design and implementation of programs that enhance leadership capacity and foster gender diversity in the financial inclusion sector . she and her team develop and deliver customized programs globally ; supporting leaders of financial institutions as they face the demands of an increasingly complex environment and developing programs to create a pipeline of women leaders to better serve the women’s market .
rachel’s previous experience spans the corporate and non - profit sectors . at avon , rachel managed a global executive - sponsored women’s strategy across multiple markets to position the company as a preeminent employer and brand of choice for women around the world . prior to avon , rachel established the office of diversity and inclusion at axa us and developed and delivered a multi - year diversity plan for axa spain . in the non - profit sector , rachel implemented programs that addressed the needs of at - risk youth and their families in foster care , the juvenile justice system , and community - based youth programs .
rachel holds a master’s degree in social work and a ba in psychology . she is trained in the co - active coaching methodology and certified in the lominger 360 assessment tool and the myers briggs type indicator ( mbti ) . she currently serves on the board of harlem link , an elementary charter school in new york city .
meghan flaherty serves as a project manager in women’s world banking’s project management office , where she collaborates across teams to generate insights and drive results towards greater financial inclusion for women . since joining women’s world banking as a fellow in 2015 , her work has focused on developing digital and savings solutions to enable partner institutions to better serve the women’s market . she also managed the organization’s strategy evaluation and design of a new strategic plan , and engaged 100 + stakeholders through the network’s 2015 global meeting . her previous experience includes women - focused economic development work with the peace corps and finca international . meghan earned a b . s . in foreign service from georgetown university and an mpa from the university of washington evans school , and speaks spanish and french .
sam gagakuma serves as office manager at the administration’s team of women’s world banking . he has been part of the organization since 1992 , managing the general workspace of the organization and providing logistical and administrative support onsite and for external events . he graduated from new york university as a certified translator , and as legal secretary from lehman college at the city university of new york . before joining women’s world banking , sam worked with the university of ghana , air afrique and gaseteria oil corporation .
ying ( susan ) gao joined women’s world banking through the “women for the world” post - graduation internship created between the organization and her alma mater bryn mawr college in 2013 . she is now the associate of business development within the product development team . she provides support for different aspects of product development as part of technical assistance to partner financial institutions , with a focus on strengthening and growing the network . she holds a b . a . in political science from bryn mawr college . she is a native english and chinese ( mandarin ) speaker .
gayle gatchalian is a specialist on the knowledge and communications team at women’s world banking’s knowledge and communications team . she joined the team in 2012 and serves as the lead for the organization’s digital and content marketing programs . she earned a b . a . in communications studies from the university of california , los angeles and an m . a . in media , culture and communications from new york university . as content creator , gayle is able to interact with various members of the women’s world banking team in order to tell the story of their work and its impact on low - income women worldwide . among other responsibilities , she cooperates with outside consulting firms to produce various web , print and event needs . before coming to women’s world banking , she worked at day one new york , disney consumer products and the asian journal . she is a native english and filipino speaker .
angie goenaga joined women’s world banking as private equity investment analyst with women’s world banking asset management . in this role , she conducts financial analysis on portfolio companies and prospective investments and sector and market research and provide general support to the investment team . she previously worked as an investment banker for dinamo , a boutique investment bank in the andean region , where she executed several transactions focused on development projects and agriculture . she also worked for titularizadora colombiana , the largest securitization company in colombia , as a market development and investment analyst . angie has an ms sustainability management from columbia university and a b . e . industrial engineering at universidad de los andes . she received a merit scholarship sps from columbia university in spring 2018 . she was also the president of the latin america sustainability management student club at columbia university .
mansi gupta joined women’s world banking as a design specialist with the design and innovation team . in this role , mansi works closely with the research & strategic advisory teams to help drive our solutions development with a design and behavioral lens . she previously worked at final mile , based out of mumbai , as a social impact designer leading research and insights in healthcare and sanitation . she also built the design team at a footwear factory in india , and worked as an account manager for google’s enterprise team . she holds a ba in economics & computer science from bryn mawr college and an mfa in products of design from the school of visual arts .
casey gregory is the accounting director at women’s world banking , responsible for maintaining women’s world banking’s financial records as well as developing and implementing systems for collecting , analyzing , verifying , and reporting financial information . prior to joining women’s world banking , casey worked as a public accountant for ten years , serving both for - profit and non - profit entities throughout new york city . she holds a bs in accounting and an mba in management from wagner college .
freeha ihsan joined women’s world banking as a fellow in the project management office . she supports project implementation for our market solutions work , coordinating with different teams for optimal utilization of resources to drive better results for financial inclusion of women . she previously worked as a program officer at world learning inc . , in pakistan , a usaid - funded project for women empowerment via technical training and entrepreneurship . she holds a ba in public administration from fatima jinnah women university , pakistan and a master’s degree of science in management from university of engineering and technology , pakistan .
rokaya helfer serves as the manager of executive communications and board relations in the office of the president . in this role , she works closely with women’s world banking’s boards of directors and leadership team to ensure the successful delivery of all governance obligations and board initiatives , in addition to leading the development and dissemination of various strategic communications from the office of the president / ceo . rokaya also manages women’s world banking’s africa and southeast asia advisory councils , and acts as a liaison for the women’s world banking capital partners , lp fund .
rokaya previously worked at richards , kibbe & orbe llp and thomson reuters . she holds a b . a . in history and international affairs from boston university .
tharun jarugumalli is a quantitative data analyst for women’s world banking’s research , monitoring & evaluation team . he joined the organization in 2017 . in this role , he serves as primary resource for data analytics / reporting needs , including reporting , building dashboards , segmentation , trends analysis , predictive modeling , inferential and regression analysis and advanced analytics . prior to joining women’s world banking , tharun worked as a research associate at oklahoma state university . he holds a bachelor of engineering in mechanical engineering from scsvmv university , kanchipuram ( india ) and a master’s in industrial engineering and management from oklahoma state university .
christina ( cj ) juhasz is the chief investment officer of women’s world banking asset management . she has worked for the organization since 2007 , managing the capital partners fund , directing equity investment into women’s world banking’s network members and other women - focused microfinance institutions , in order to provide responsible growth capital and demonstrate the business case for investing in women . prior to joining the organization , she worked for the deutsche bank , merrill lynch , and the u . s . army . cj holds a b . s . from the united states military academy ( west point ) and a master’s in business administration from stanford university graduate school of business . she is also a 2013 eisenhower fellow .
veronica karpoich serves as a project manager in women’s world banking’s project management office , where she collaborates across teams to generate insights and drive results towards greater financial inclusion for women . since joining women’s world banking as a member of the finance team in 2013 , her work has focused on managing compliance and reporting for the organization . additionally , she has been involved in projects focused on developing credit solutions to enable partner institutions to better serve the women’s market . her previous experience includes economic development work with a local community development financial institution and at an academic research institute focused on development in brazil and cuba . veronica was awarded a ricci fellowship by fordham university to complete a master’s degree in international political economy and development , which she completed in august 2016 . she also completed a certificate program in emerging markets and country risk analysis .
gil lacson is the director of business development and network management at women’s world banking . he started working for the organization in 1999 and is currently responsible for ensuring that network members find value - adding connection and engagement with women’s world banking and the rest of the network . his work focuses on finding and creating opportunities to strengthen and grow the network . he earned a b . s . in business economics from the university of the philippines school of economics and a master’s in business management from the asian institute of management . before joining women’s world banking , gil worked for tspi development corporation in the philippines .
yrenilsa lopez is an investment officer of women’s world banking asset management , a subsidiary of women’s world banking which directs equity investments into inclusive finance institutions in the women’s world banking network . prior to joining women’s world banking , yrenilsa was an investment officer with blueorchard finance based in lima , peru and prior to blueorchard , yrenilsa had been the relationship manager for latin america for developing world markets based in stamford , connecticut . yrenilsa began her career with sme finance department of the overseas private investment corporations ( opic ) . she has completed all three levels of the cfa institute exam series and speaks fluent english , spanish and conversational portuguese .