Anatomies: The Human Body, Its Parts and The Stories They Tell

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In Anatomies, bestselling author Hugh Aldersey-Williams investigates that marvellous, mysterious form: the human body. Providing a treasure trove of surprising facts, remarkable stories and startling information drawn from acrosshistory, science, art and literature - from finger-prints to angel physiology, from Isaac Newton's death-mask to the afterlife of Einstein's brain - he explores our relationship with our bodies and investigates our changing attitudes to the extraordinary physical shell we inhabit.

'Magnificent, inspired. Stimulating scientific hypotheses, bold philosophic theories, illuminating quotations and curious facts. I recommend it to all.' Daily Telegraph

'Chock-full of insights, rich in detail. Inserts fascinating scientific snippets and anecdotes about our organs into the wider history of our changing understanding of our bodies.' Sunday Times

'Brims with fascinating details, infectious enthusiasm . . . the terrain he covers is so richly brought to life.' Guardian

'Elegant and informative. A thing of wonder and a repository of fascinating facts.' Mail on Sunday

'It is in Aldersey-William's evident love of information for its own sake that his book really shines. Highly recommended.' Daily Express