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The Smile Stealers
The Fine and Foul Art of Dentistry
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An incisive and startling international review of the evolution of dentistry from the Bronze Age to the present day, presented in a beautifully crafted book of cult appeal.
An incisive and startling international review of the evolution of dentistry from the Bronze Age to the present day, presented in a beautifully crafted book of cult appeal book
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This achingly jaw-dropping book follows the evolution of dentistry throughout the world, from the Bronze Age to the present day, presenting captivating and grim illustrations of the tools and techniques of dentistry through the ages. Organized chronologically, The Smile Stealers interleaves beautiful and gruesome technical illustrations and paintings from the Wellcome Collection's unique archive of material from Europe, America, and the Far East with seven authoritative and eloquent themed articles from medical historian Richard Barnett.
A comprehensive review of the development of the trade and discipline of dentistry, it covers topics as diverse as the very first dentures (produced by the Etruscans in the seventh century BCE); the smile revolution in 18th-century portraiture; and the role of dentistry in forensic science—all in one beautifully illustrated volume.
Extending the cult of the medically macabre begun by its predecessors The Sick Rose and Crucial Interventions, The Smile Stealers is guaranteed to appeal to lovers of the horrific and the beautiful alike as it probes the growth of dentistry—from pulling out bad teeth to reconstructing jaws, and from painful action to pain-free interventions and the pursuit of the perfect smile.
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The Smile Stealers is praised for its captivating exploration of dental history, with reviewers highlighting the book's ability to encapsulate the gamut of human experience from pain to joy through the lens of dentistry. It is noted for its engaging and beautiful presentation, blending gory details with probing insights, making it a fascinating read even for those waiting at the dentist's office. Both the content and the visual appeal have been commended, making it an excellent and thoroughly compelling addition to the genre.
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ISBN: 9780500519110
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 27 April 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: with over 500 illustrations in colour and black and white
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 168.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 960g
Pages: 256
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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