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The Dyes category covers books about the colorants used to impart color to materials and the many fields they touch. It includes the chemistry of natural and synthetic dyes, mordants, colorfastness, and dye–fiber interactions; practical guides to dyeing techniques for textiles and fiber arts; and industrial processes such as dye manufacturing, formulation, and quality control. Works may explore historical and cultural perspectives (e.g., indigo, madder, cochineal), conservation and restoration of dyed artifacts, and applications in printing, leather, paper, plastics, cosmetics, food, and biological staining. The category also spans environmental, safety, and regulatory issues, sustainable practices, and innovations in eco-friendly or bio-based colorants. Overall, “Dyes” brings together scientific, technical, artistic, and historical treatments of how color is created, applied, and preserved.

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