In Beneath the Skin, fifteen writers each explore a different body part: Naomi Alderman unravels the intestines and our obsession with food; Thomas Lynch celebrates the womb as a miracle; AL Kennedy explores the nose's striking ability to conjure memories; and Philip Kerr traces the remarkable history of brain surgery. Moving, comical and often unexpected, this is an awe-inspiring voyage through the mysterious landscape of our bodies.
Based on the BBC Radio 3 series 'A Body of Essays'
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In Beneath the Skin, fifteen writers each explore a different body part: Naomi Alderman unravels the intestines and our obsession with food; Thomas Lynch celebrates the womb as a miracle; AL Kennedy explores the nose's striking ability to conjure memories; and Philip Kerr traces the remarkable history of brain surgery. Moving, comical and often unexpected, this is an awe-inspiring voyage through the mysterious landscape of our bodies.
Based on the BBC Radio 3 series 'A Body of Essays'
Imprint | Wellcome Collection |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Wellcome Collection |
Release date | August 2020 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
Authors | Ned Beauman, Alderman, Lynch, Kerr, Various |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 192 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78816-096-4 |
Barcode | 9781788160964 |
Categories | |
LSN | 1-78816-096-7 |