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A Guide for the Incurably Curious

A Guide for the Incurably Curious

Paperback (01 Jan 2012)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Celebrating the treasure trove that is Wellcome Collection, this beautifully illustrated souvenir guide traces the history of Henry Wellcome's collections and explores key themes in medicine, art and life - from antiquity to the present day.

The book features more than 200 images as well as compelling commentary from Marek Kohn, "one of the best science writers we have." (Andrew Brown, the Guardian.)

About the Publisher

Wellcome Collection

Wellcome Collection publishes books that explore health, medicine and the complexities of the human condition, from bestselling narrative non-fiction such as Forensics by Val McDermid, to award-winning illustrated titles such as The Sick Rose. Wellcome Collection is part of Wellcome, a global charitable foundation that exists to improve health for everyone by helping great ideas to thrive.

Book information

ISBN: 9780957028517
Publisher: Wellcome Collection
Imprint: Wellcome Collection
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 112
Weight: 258g
Height: 148mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 9mm