--- product_id: 16013254 title: "The Secret History of Wonder Woman" price: "¥6269" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/16013254-the-secret-history-of-wonder-woman store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Secret History of Wonder Woman **Price:** ¥6269 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret History of Wonder Woman - **How much does it cost?** ¥6269 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/16013254-the-secret-history-of-wonder-woman) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Secret History of Wonder Woman: 9780804173407: Lepore, Jill: Books Review: An excellent and well researched book about Wonder Woman for those who are fans of this superhero. - I have been a longtime fan of Wonder Woman comics. As a youngster my favorite action comics included Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. When I saw this 436 page soft cover book (The Secret History of wonder Woman by Jill Lepore-with a new afterword) on desertcart for a bargain price I immediately purchased it along with another Wonder Woman book. Before reading this book I had no idea of the history behind the creation of the most popular female superhero of all time. I also had no idea that the author of Super Woman also created the first Lie Detector. I found this book to be a fascinating read and obviously well-researched by the author. The relationship between the early growth of women’s rights and the development of Wonder Woman is not well known. This excellent book is organized into three parts. Part one (Veritas) is about the early years of William Moulton Marston, the creator of Wonder Woman. Part two (Family Circle) covers the relationship of the author with the two women (ménage Otway) in his life. Part three (Paradise Island) is about the development of Wonder Woman. There is also an interesting epilogue section and an afterword, as well as a comic’s index. If you are a fan of Wonder Woman this is a must read book. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never Trust a Politician: A critical review of politics and politicians). Review: Interesting read on Wonder Woman and Feminism - This is how Wonder Woman came to be. It is more about the man, William Marston, and the women in his life, Elizabeth Holloway and Olivia Byrne (niece of Margaret Sanger). While we learn the history of these people, we also learn of the suffragette and feminist movement of the early 20th Century. Marston, Holloway, and Byrne were modern and not inhibited by cultural norms. Though he married Halloway, Byrne lived with them as his mistress and possibly more. While Holloway worked outside the home, Byrne took care of the children. They kept their relationship secret even from their children. Upon their deaths, not much changed in knowledge within their family except the grandchildren pulled papers out of the trash which told a lot of the family and their work. I enjoyed this book. I never knew much of this history. Marston had a big ego and craved attention as he wrote articles and the Wonder Woman comic. The women were quieter but their contributions to his work were noted. I liked how the suffragette movement of the early 1900's was shown. I did not realize how feminism changed through the decades, how it died down then WWII happened making it come back into focus as women move into the work force, then how it was forced back after the war until the 1970's. I suspect Margaret Sanger and her sister Ethel Byrne are rolling over in their graves with the political situation that is occurring today, how much of their work is being undone. This is timely. It is an interesting history. Seeing how Wonder Woman changed through the decades is also interesting and knowing movies with her have been popular lately. I think Marston would have hated how his comic was changed after his death, but he would have been happy that she is still popular today. This is worth reading. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #122,907 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Comic & Graphic Novel Literary Criticism #5 in Comics & Graphic Novel History & Prices #273 in Popular Culture in Social Sciences | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,436) | | Dimensions | 5.17 x 1.05 x 7.98 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0804173400 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0804173407 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 464 pages | | Publication date | July 7, 2015 | | Publisher | Vintage | ## Images ![The Secret History of Wonder Woman - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815IriezjeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent and well researched book about Wonder Woman for those who are fans of this superhero. *by J***E on November 21, 2017* I have been a longtime fan of Wonder Woman comics. As a youngster my favorite action comics included Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. When I saw this 436 page soft cover book (The Secret History of wonder Woman by Jill Lepore-with a new afterword) on Amazon for a bargain price I immediately purchased it along with another Wonder Woman book. Before reading this book I had no idea of the history behind the creation of the most popular female superhero of all time. I also had no idea that the author of Super Woman also created the first Lie Detector. I found this book to be a fascinating read and obviously well-researched by the author. The relationship between the early growth of women’s rights and the development of Wonder Woman is not well known. This excellent book is organized into three parts. Part one (Veritas) is about the early years of William Moulton Marston, the creator of Wonder Woman. Part two (Family Circle) covers the relationship of the author with the two women (ménage Otway) in his life. Part three (Paradise Island) is about the development of Wonder Woman. There is also an interesting epilogue section and an afterword, as well as a comic’s index. If you are a fan of Wonder Woman this is a must read book. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never Trust a Politician: A critical review of politics and politicians). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting read on Wonder Woman and Feminism *by S***R on March 21, 2023* This is how Wonder Woman came to be. It is more about the man, William Marston, and the women in his life, Elizabeth Holloway and Olivia Byrne (niece of Margaret Sanger). While we learn the history of these people, we also learn of the suffragette and feminist movement of the early 20th Century. Marston, Holloway, and Byrne were modern and not inhibited by cultural norms. Though he married Halloway, Byrne lived with them as his mistress and possibly more. While Holloway worked outside the home, Byrne took care of the children. They kept their relationship secret even from their children. Upon their deaths, not much changed in knowledge within their family except the grandchildren pulled papers out of the trash which told a lot of the family and their work. I enjoyed this book. I never knew much of this history. Marston had a big ego and craved attention as he wrote articles and the Wonder Woman comic. The women were quieter but their contributions to his work were noted. I liked how the suffragette movement of the early 1900's was shown. I did not realize how feminism changed through the decades, how it died down then WWII happened making it come back into focus as women move into the work force, then how it was forced back after the war until the 1970's. I suspect Margaret Sanger and her sister Ethel Byrne are rolling over in their graves with the political situation that is occurring today, how much of their work is being undone. This is timely. It is an interesting history. Seeing how Wonder Woman changed through the decades is also interesting and knowing movies with her have been popular lately. I think Marston would have hated how his comic was changed after his death, but he would have been happy that she is still popular today. This is worth reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonder Woman, Suffrage and the Family Behind the Comic. *by D***Y on November 28, 2014* Aside from learning about the complex origins of Wonder Woman, I learned a lot more about the history of woman's suffrage and I have even a deeper admiration for Margaret Sanger who was the inspiration for Wonder Woman. The mini bio on Sanger was quite impressive and after learning of the amazing number of births that her mother had that possible contributed to her early death, you can understand her motivation to free women from a life of continuous child birth and to have rights within their marriage and as an independent individual with options for career. The creator of Wonder Woman, William Marston, was a story in his self between inventing the lie detector test and an inability to maintain sustained employment in spite of many excellent academic assignments. In addition, his unique ability to embrace the woman's suffrage movement while living with two women, his wife Elizabeth and Olive Byrne, and raising 4 children with both is quite fascinating. Both women were able to sustain careers, particularly after Olive was able to ease up on her primary child rearing. The progression of the comic is frustrating as Lepore explains the challenges of censors, vindictive psychiatrists and after Marston's early death, the assignment of a writer who has virtual no admiration for the original persona of Wonder Woman. Lepore provides so much about the unusual lives of the Marston family, advanced in some ways, two women involved with child rearing allowing one to have a career while explaining the motivations and symbolism of the comic. A book that was both fascinating and educating on the woman's movement complete with an update on Wonder Woman's place in the feminist movement of the 60s and 70s. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Secret History of Wonder Woman - These Truths: A History of the United States - The Deadline: Essays --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/16013254-the-secret-history-of-wonder-woman](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/16013254-the-secret-history-of-wonder-woman) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-12*