The Sick Rose

Name: The Sick Rose
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500517345
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Or; Disease and the Art of Medical Illustration

By Richard Barnett

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The Sick Rose by Richard Barnett is a compelling exploration of humanity's enduring battle with disease, illustrated through rare and detailed images from historic medical texts. The book blends evocative illustrations of afflicted patients with historic maps, pioneering charts, and contemporary case notes, offering a profound look into the fears and obsessions during times plagued by epidemics.
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Ideal for readers interested in medical history, art, and the human story behind disease. Due to graphic content, it is suited to mature audiences with a strong interest in health and wellness.

Presents a visual tour through disease in an age before colour photography. This volume combines detailed illustrations of afflicted patients from some of the worlds rarest medical books, that forms a profoundly human reminder of mankinds struggle with disease. It features historic maps, pioneering charts and contemporary case notes.

A beautifully gruesome and strangely enthralling visual tour through disease in an age before colour photography

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This stunning volume, combining detailed illustrations of afflicted patients from some of the world's rarest medical books, forms an unforgettable and profoundly human reminder of mankind's struggle with disease.

Incorporating historic maps, pioneering charts, and contemporary case notes, Richard Barnett's evocative overview reveals the fears and obsessions of an era gripped by epidemics.

The Sick Rose is a testament to the enduring battle against illness and the ways we have documented our confrontations with disease throughout history.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as a 'transfixing, sublime collection' by The Times, the book features 'astonishing images' alongside 'superbly erudite and lucid' text, according to Will Self in The Guardian. Nature describes it as 'appalling, if brilliantly rendered,' recommending it only for readers with strong stomachs. The Big Issue highlights its fascinating and gruesome depiction of medical history before the advent of colour photography.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500517345

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 9 Illustrations, black and white; 345 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 940g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Richard Barnett studied medicine before becoming a historian. His writing has appeared in The Lancet, The London Magazine and The Natural Death Handbook. His first book, Medical London: City of Diseases, City of Cures, was published in 2008 and was a Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4. His second book, The Sick Rose, published by Thames & Hudson, was the winner of The British Book Design and Production Awards. Richard has also appeared on BBC4's 'The Beauty of Anatomy'. He is currently Director of studies in History, Pembroke-King's Programme, University of Cambridge and Honorary Research Fellow, UCL.

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