Angelina Whalley Knihy

Who is Gunther von Hagens? To some, the creator of BODY WORLDS is an imposter, to others, he is a genius, and then there are those who see him as a monster and troublemaker. For the first time, relatives, friends, and colleagues who have accompanied him through various periods of his life reveal deep insights into this controversial personality. By means of their stories and anecdotes, they spotlight the hitherto unknown facets of this idiosyncratic anatomist. They tell of the serious and the funny, of the exciting and the offensive; but in any case, their tales of one of the mysterious figures of our times are adventurous and enthralling. Like pieces of a mosaic, the illustrated articles on his childhood, his escape from the socialist German Democratic Republic, his time as a university anatomist, and his role as producer of exhibitions form a multifarious encounter with the inventor of plastination and with his work. Gunther von Hagens, who got the book as a present for his 60ths birthday, was very surprised about the complexity of the stories and the choice of narrators: This book has given me back parts of my life, which I had already forgotten, for example my first tries of dissecting small animals in the woods of my hometown or my first failures in plastination. This book describes myself on the point and better than I ever could have done it.

BODY WORLDS of Animals presents a groundbreaking exploration of animal anatomy, crafted by scientist Gunther von Hagens and curator Angelina Whalley. This exhibition offers unprecedented insights into the design of our animal relatives, captivating even veterinary professionals. Through the aesthetic display of real, anatomically prepared animal bodies, it transforms death into a profound source of knowledge about life while fostering awareness of species protection. The accompanying catalog spans 139 pages, showcasing extraordinary anatomical specimens preserved using innovative technology developed by von Hagens. It provides medical and anatomical details about various animals, including bears, elephants, and yaks, alongside engaging articles covering bones, muscles, the nervous system, and organs. Key chapters include discussions on the history of the exhibition, the process of Plastination, and detailed examinations of animal anatomy. Highlighted topics include the skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, excretory system, and reproductive system, culminating in insights on whole-body plastinates. This attractively designed, fully illustrated catalog matches the original exhibition in both fascination and educational value, making it a compelling resource for anyone interested in the wonders of animal biology.

BODY WORLDS of Animals is a groundbreaking exhibition created by scientist Gunther von Hagens and curator Angelina Whalley, offering profound insights into the anatomy of our animal relatives. This unique presentation of real, anatomically prepared animal bodies transforms death into a source of knowledge about life, fostering awareness of species protection. The catalog spans 140 pages, showcasing extraordinary anatomical specimens preserved through innovative technology. It includes detailed medical and anatomical information on various animals, such as bears, elephants, and yaks, alongside engaging articles covering bones, muscles, the nervous system, and organs. Key chapters explore the exhibition's history, Plastination, and animal anatomy, featuring topics like the skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive organs. The first edition of this attractively designed, fully illustrated catalog matches the original exhibition in both fascination and educational value, making it a compelling resource for anyone interested in the intricacies of animal biology.

Gunther von Hagens' KÖRPERWELTEN verändert die Sicht auf Körperlichkeit durch die ästhetische Präsentation präparierter menschlicher Körper. Der Katalog bietet anatomische Präparate und wissenschaftliche Beiträge zu Anatomie, Plastination und mehr. Er gliedert sich in verschiedene Körpersysteme und erscheint in ansprechendem Design.

Mit den KÖRPERWELTEN der Tiere hat der Wissenschaftler und Plastinator Gunther von Hagens zusammen mit Kuratorin Angelina Whalley eine völlig neuartige Tierwelt erschaffen, die unter die Haut geht. Nie zuvor wurden auch medizinischen Laien derart tiefe Einblicke in die Bauweise unserer tierischen Verwandten ermöglicht, die selbst Veterinäre verblüffen! Durch die ästhetische Präsentation echter, anatomisch präparierter Tier-Körper macht die Ausstellung den Tod zur Quelle anschaulichen Wissens über das Leben und schärft den Sinn des Betrachters für den Artenschutz. Dieser Katalog zeigt auf 152 Seiten Außergewöhnliches: anatomische Präparate, erstellt und konserviert nach einem neuen Verfahren, das Gunther von Hagens entwickelt hat. Neben der medizinisch-anatomischen Abhandlung verschiedenster tierischer Körper von B wie Bär über E wie Elefant bis Y wie Yak enthält der Katalog spannende Beiträge zu den Themen Knochenbau, Muskulatur, Nervensystem und Organe. Die Kapitel über die Entstehungsgeschichte dieser unvergesslichen Ausstellung, die Plastination und die tierische Anatomie gliedern sich wie folgt: Gunther von Hagens: Anatomische Safari Angelina Whalley: Tier-Anatomie Starke Sache: Das Skelettsystem Mäuse unter der Haut: Die Muskulatur Unter Strom: Das Nervensystem Zug um Zug: Die Atmungsorgane Vernetzt fürs Leben: Das Herz-Kreislauf-System Gut gekaut, halb verdaut: Der Verdauungstrakt Kraftvolles Klärwerk: Die Ausscheidungsorgane Triebfeder des Lebens: Die Fortpflanzungsorgane Ganzkörper-Plastinate In ansprechendem Design und durchweg farbig bebilderte Neu-Auflage des Tierkataloges, der Appetit auf die zugrunde liegende Ausstellung macht!

BODY WORLDS of Animals presents a groundbreaking exploration of the anatomy of various animal species, created by scientist Gunther von Hagens and curator Angelina Whalley. This exhibition allows the public to gain unprecedented insights into the biological design of our animal relatives, captivating even veterinary professionals. By showcasing real, anatomically prepared animal bodies, it transforms death into a powerful educational tool about life and emphasizes the importance of species conservation. The 139-page catalog features remarkable anatomical specimens preserved using innovative techniques developed by von Hagens. It offers detailed medical and anatomical information on diverse animals, including bears, elephants, and yaks, alongside engaging articles covering bones, muscles, the nervous system, and organs. Key chapters include discussions on the skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, excretory system, and reproductive system. The catalog also chronicles the history of the exhibition and the process of Plastination. Beautifully designed and richly illustrated in color, this catalog reflects the fascination and educational value of the original BODY WORLDS exhibition. (FRENCH edition)