Medicine

Name: Medicine
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SKU: 9781835872765
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A Magnificently Illustrated History

By Briony Hudson

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WINNER OF THE 2023 SLA INFORMATION BOOK AWARD This visually extraordinary book presents the history of medicine as it has never been seen before... perfect for readers aged 9+. From potions and ointments to modern day bionics, the journey through medicine has been one full of... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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An extraordinary visual history of medicine - now available in paperback.

An extraordinary visual history of medicine - now available in paperback.

Description

WINNER OF THE 2023 SLA INFORMATION BOOK AWARD

This visually extraordinary book presents the history of medicine as it has never been seen before... perfect for readers aged 9+.

From potions and ointments to modern day bionics, the journey through medicine has been one full of experiments, trials, and breakthroughs.

Uniquely presented through a series of posters, comic-strip retellings, timelines, newspaper articles, and much more, this strikingly illustrated book charts the history of medicine in engaging and unusual ways — guaranteed to keep children gripped.

With expert text written by pharmacy historian Briony Hudson and stunning graphic artwork by Nick Taylor.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835872765

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Nick Taylor

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 524g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Briony Hudson (Author)
Briony Hudson is a museum curator, historian and lecturer, living and working in the UK. She is the author of many published works and has worked with many institutions and organisations including the Royal College of Physicians, The Science Museum, the Royal College of Surgeons and the Wellcome Library.

Nick Taylor (Illustrator)
Nick Taylor is an illustrator and graphic artist based in Nottinghamshire, UK. His background in printmaking constantly informs the image-making process, and his inspirations include vintage Penguin book covers, 70s sci-fi films, old issues of Graphis magazine, discovering unheard vinyl treasures, the mysteries of the cosmos and his small but thoughtfully curated stamp collection.