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The Making of Mr Gray´s Anatomy: Bodies, books, fortune, fame
Ruth Richardson
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Paperback. The Making of Mr Gray's Anatomy tells the story of one of the most iconic scientific books ever published: a textbook of anatomy that is still a household name 150 years since its first edition. It is the story of the remarkable and dedicated characters who created it, of poverty, class, and science and society in Victorian London. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: HBLL; MBX; MFC; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
Gray's Anatomy is probably one of the most iconic scientific books ever published: an illustrated textbook of anatomy that is still a household name 150 years since its first edition, known for its rigorously scientific text, and masterful illustrations as beautiful as they are detailed. The Making of Mr Gray's Anatomy tells the story of the creation of this remarkable book, and the individuals who made it happen: Henry Gray, the bright and ambitious physiologist, poised for medical fame and fortune, who was the book's author; Carter, the brilliant young illustrator, lacking Gray's social advantages, shy and inclined to ... Read more
Gray's Anatomy is probably one of the most iconic scientific books ever published: an illustrated textbook of anatomy that is still a household name 150 years since its first edition, known for its rigorously scientific text, and masterful illustrations as beautiful as they are detailed. The Making of Mr Gray's Anatomy tells the story of the creation of this remarkable book, and the individuals who made it happen: Henry Gray, the bright and ambitious physiologist, poised for medical fame and fortune, who was the book's author; Carter, the brilliant young illustrator, lacking Gray's social advantages, shy and inclined to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199570287
SKU
V9780199570287
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Reviews for The Making of Mr Gray´s Anatomy: Bodies, books, fortune, fame
Fascinating.
Christopher Hirst, The Independent
Christopher Hirst, The Independent