Five minutes before the end of my shift...

Patron:  Do you have any books on footbinding?

Me (while checking books out to another patron):  Well, off the top of my head, there's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, but I'm not sure how in-depth that part of the story is.  If you're looking for something more informational, I can check the catalog as soon as I finish helping this patron.

Patron:  Oh, yes, please.  I'd like something with a lot of pictures so that I can see it before I try it at home.

Me:  ...

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       Oh my god, did you say BOOKBINDING?