caoilinreads's review against another edition
5.0
Fascinating and morbid. The illustration are incredible and the history intriguing. Overall, an enjoyable read that will make you gasp in a mix of amazement and horror.
l3nduhhh's review against another edition
Cue all of the feels! This book was so interesting, horrifying, sad and also just made me so grateful for modern medicine.
alaramie's review against another edition
5.0
The illustrations are clear, colorful, and are arguably excellent teaching tools.
jadecobain's review against another edition
5.0
Before there was photography they hired artists to draw different stages of of disease. Along with the artwork is brief history of different diseases and the cures that were discovered.
Having these drawings/paintings helped with drs diagnosing to treat people and for med students to help them and see and understand various diseases.
If you have a weak stomach or have curiosity for the morbid media I don't recommend reading it.
Having these drawings/paintings helped with drs diagnosing to treat people and for med students to help them and see and understand various diseases.
If you have a weak stomach or have curiosity for the morbid media I don't recommend reading it.
ekeeller's review against another edition
5.0
I really didn’t think I was squeamish until I read this. Fascinating but disgusting I must say it’s unlike anything I’ve read before. It’s mostly about the illustrations but the information given is also very insightful. Really grotesque but in the best possible way.
heidibird's review against another edition
4.0
Once you get to skin diseases this book really kicks off. A must for any lover of art, anatomy or history...if you can handle it.