The Resurrectionist

Discover the intriguing world of Dr. Spencer Black in The Resurrectionist, a compelling blend of fiction and extraordinary anatomical illustrations. Set in Philadelphia during the late 1870s, this unique narrative captures the essence of a time when gas lamps lit cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages ruled the roads. Dive into the life of Dr. Black, a surgeon with an unsettling past rooted in grave robbing. His fascination with mythological creatures leads him to a groundbreaking hypothesis: could mermaids, minotaurs, and satyrs be the evolutionary ancestors of humankind?

This captivating book presents two remarkable tales. The first features the fictional biography of Dr. Black, detailing his childhood, medical training, and enigmatic life experiences, culminating in his mysterious disappearance. The second tale unfolds through The Codex Extinct Animalia, Dr. Black's masterwork akin to Gray's Anatomy, containing stunning anatomical illustrations of legendary beasts like dragons, centaurs, and Cerberus. Each detailed image reflects the brilliance and madness of its creator.

The Resurrectionist is not just a book; it's an experience that captivatingly intertwines horror, science, and myth. Perfect for lovers of dark fantasy and amazing illustrations, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Unveil the mystery of Dr. Spencer Black and fan your curiosity about the intersection of reality and myth with this astonishing work of art.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781594746161
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2013
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 192


Description:
An extraordinary biography. A gallery of astonishing work. The legacy of a madman.

Philadelphia, the late 1870s. A city of gas lamps, cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages-and home to the controversial surgeon Dr. Spencer Black. The son of a grave robber, young Dr. Black studies at Philadelphia's esteemed Academy of Medicine, where he develops an unconventional hypothesis- What if the world's most celebrated mythological beasts-mermaids, minotaurs, and satyrs-were in fact the evolutionary ancestors of humankind?

The Resurrectionist offers two extraordinary books in one. The first is a fictional biography of Dr. Spencer Black, from a childhood spent exhuming corpses through his medical training, his travels with carnivals, and the mysterious disappearance at the end of his life. The second book is Black's magnum opus- The Codex Extinct Animalia, a Gray's Anatomy for mythological beasts-dragons, centaurs, Pegasus, Cerberus-all rendered in meticulously detailed anatomical illustrations. You need only look at these images to realize they are the work of a madman. The Resurrectionist tells his story.