Anatomy by Phaidon Editors

Anatomy by Phaidon Editors

'An astonishing range of medical illustrations, ancient artifacts, contemporary art and microscopic views form around the world.. the kaleidoscopic volume inspires genuine awe.' - The New York Times Book Review

'The massive volume... displays, in democratic profusion, more than 250 attempts at anatomical visualization.' - The Wall Street Journal

'Visually interesting.' - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Fascinating.' - Art Quarterly

Phaidon Editors

Professor Thomas Schnalke is director of the Berliner Medizinhistorischen Museums der Charité.

Dame Sue Black is a forensic anthropologist, anatomist and academic. Black is a Fellow and President of the Royal Anthropological Institute and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Royal Society of Biology, and is the lifetime Professor of Anatomy for the Royal Scottish Academy. She was awarded an OBE in 2001 for her work in Kosovo and a DBE in 2016 for her contributions to forensic anthropology. She is also a recipient of the Fletcher of Saltoun award for her contribution to Scottish Culture, the Jephcott gold medal for scientific advancement, the Lucy Mair medal for humanitarian assistance and the Anatomical Society gold medal for her distinguished contribution to the field of anatomy.