Hudspeth, E. B.
The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work and Writings of Dr. Spencer Black
- ISBN 13:
- 9781594746161
- author:
- Hudspeth, E. B.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Quirk Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 28
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 2.5 x 26.7 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Graphic Arts, Illustration,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Resurrectionist: A Chilling Tale of Science and Myth In the late 1870s, Philadelphia was a city of gas lamps, cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages. It was also home to the enigmatic surgeon Dr. Spencer Black, who developed a radical hypothesis: that mythological beasts were humanity's evolutionary ancestors. This macabre tale combines dark fantasy and scientific inquiry, with hypnotic and horrifying images. The Resurrectionist offers two extraordinary books in one. The first part is a fictional biography of Dr. Black, detailing his childhood, medical training, and travels with carnivals. The second part is Black's magnum opus: The Codex Extinct Animalia, a comprehensive guide to mythological beasts, rendered in meticulously detailed anatomical illustrations. A beautifully grotesque and deliciously macabre tale, The Resurrectionist is a worthwhile read for those who appreciate the darker side of science and mythology.
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