The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black
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Price: $24.99 - $13.89 (as of Jul 22, 2024 21:19:51 UTC – Details)
By: E. B. Hudspeth (Author)
“Disturbingly lovely . . . The Resurrectionist…
Reviews
Heather –
Creative and fun!
This book is SO cool. From a biology standpoint, I love that the bones seem to be labelled correctly, even if these creatures aren’t real. It’s interesting to see what these creatures “could” look like from that point of view, and its a fun addition to the folklore section of your home library, or even for Halloween. The drawings are beautiful and the descriptions for why they were drawn this way are informative. There was a lot of thought put into the creatures involved in this book, elevating the content from child fantasy to folk-lore loving adult.
V –
awesome
some goreamazing storydetailed illustrations
aj –
Illustrations made this book….(book came in damaged)
If you’re looking for a brief story, but filled with amazing illustrations of mythical creatures? This is your book. I got a hardcopy and although it came in mildly bent in the top right corner, its better than other books I’ve received.ILLUSTRATIONS alone make this book. For reference of for pure enjoyment- this book was perfect!
Aubree –
It’s good!
Starting off with the good parts: The writing in the book is quite good, and I personally find it easy to read. The art is also wonderful to look at! The pictures are useful for making references when you’re designing your own species. I’d say all the contents inside of the book are pretty good and I have yet to find issues. The problems I’ve had thus far however, is the condition of the outside of the book. I’ve bought two copies, one as a gift and the other as my own. The last picture is my book, and as you can see it came with a couple few dents. The other two pictures however, are the copy that I gave as a gift. It only came with minor damage. But overall, I do find the book quite enjoyable to read and look over! I enjoy how informative the anatomy is in images.
BillH –
Arresting artwork, interesting text
Recipient loved book, especially the illustrations. A must for lovers of the wierd and macarbe.Recommended.
S E Lindberg –
Hybrid Art Forms in Man: At what point does “man” begin and “animal” end?
“The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black” opens with a dense, interesting narrative: the biography of the dark protagonist. Readers tend to get bored with extended narratives, so this introduction is appropriately short. It is a compelling setup, of course, for the illustrations (the latter 2/3rds of book). The author sets the horrific tenor here, enticing the reader to share the excitement that Spencer feels for defining the human condition. Only sensitive readers will cringe at the horror since author E.B. Hudspeth is tactful in his delivery of the macabre. He, like his character Spencer, merely wants to set the readers “free.” True to the role of speculative fiction, he presents art that appears real…then lets the reader ponder the boundary between fact/fiction. The below quote from Spencer seems to echo Hudspeth’s motivation:”I hear them marvel at my work–my indignant science. I hear them call out in fear of what they see. And there are some gentlemen who doubt what I will tell them. They call me a liar and a charlatan or a quack. But in time the methods of science that I now employ to convince people will surely set them free–alas, this I cannot explain to the angry fools.”The setting is ideal for redefining the nature of “man.” The turn of the 19th century was rich with advances in evolutionary theory, science, and even speculative fiction. Anatomists, philosophers, and scientists ruminated on how far to extrapolate Darwin’s assertions. Most understood that all vertebrates shared a common skeletal structure; but if animals and man were connected in their development, was it not reasonable to reconsider the existence of creatures termed mythological? Were centaurs real? Harpies? Demons? Spencer Black needed to know. Hudspeth uses him to lure us on this quest.There are real life analogues to the fictitious Spencer. Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) comes to mind. A dedicated, philosophical scientist with outstanding artistic skills, he documented thousands of life forms and published his beautiful plates in “Art Forms in Nature” (translated from German: Kunstforman der Natur). But then his fascination with Art-Nature caused an uproar when he tweaked his drawings of embryos in 1874. Haeckel envisioned familiarities across the embryos of fish, salamanders, turtles, pigs, rabbits, and humans; then he represented these in an evocative table. At a time when photography was not practiced, data was art…and vice versa. Some still claim his drawings were legitimate, but in any case, his artistic embellishments stirred a controversy. That controversy is the same the Hudspeth delivers:At what point does “man” begin and “animal” end?The fictional Spencer Black is more corrupt than the real Ernest Haeckel, but now their books share space on my bookshelf. I recommend the hardcopy so you can use it as coffee table book. The anatomical drawings of mythological creatures will certainly entertain and inspire.
Enrique Zamora –
Muy buenos materiales y durabilidad
Melanie –
A beautiful book to look at while also an interesting story to read.
Kunde –
Das Buch ist gut gemacht und erzählt eine interessante Geschichte, die wohl am ehesten als “dark fantasy” einzuordnen ist. DIe Darstellungen funktionieren auch in der Kindle App, auf dem Paperwhite wahrscheinlich eher nicht.
Rania K. –
 For anyone interested in the occult. For anyone interested in lore and myths. For anyone wanting a unique book. It is well worth the money. Consistent excellent imagery, well written, thoroughly researched.
Heather –
Creative and fun!
This book is SO cool. From a biology standpoint, I love that the bones seem to be labelled correctly, even if these creatures aren’t real. It’s interesting to see what these creatures “could” look like from that point of view, and its a fun addition to the folklore section of your home library, or even for Halloween. The drawings are beautiful and the descriptions for why they were drawn this way are informative. There was a lot of thought put into the creatures involved in this book, elevating the content from child fantasy to folk-lore loving adult.
V –
awesome
some goreamazing storydetailed illustrations
aj –
Illustrations made this book….(book came in damaged)
If you’re looking for a brief story, but filled with amazing illustrations of mythical creatures? This is your book. I got a hardcopy and although it came in mildly bent in the top right corner, its better than other books I’ve received.ILLUSTRATIONS alone make this book. For reference of for pure enjoyment- this book was perfect!
Aubree –
It’s good!
Starting off with the good parts: The writing in the book is quite good, and I personally find it easy to read. The art is also wonderful to look at! The pictures are useful for making references when you’re designing your own species. I’d say all the contents inside of the book are pretty good and I have yet to find issues. The problems I’ve had thus far however, is the condition of the outside of the book. I’ve bought two copies, one as a gift and the other as my own. The last picture is my book, and as you can see it came with a couple few dents. The other two pictures however, are the copy that I gave as a gift. It only came with minor damage. But overall, I do find the book quite enjoyable to read and look over! I enjoy how informative the anatomy is in images.
BillH –
Arresting artwork, interesting text
Recipient loved book, especially the illustrations. A must for lovers of the wierd and macarbe.Recommended.
S E Lindberg –
Hybrid Art Forms in Man: At what point does “man” begin and “animal” end?
“The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black” opens with a dense, interesting narrative: the biography of the dark protagonist. Readers tend to get bored with extended narratives, so this introduction is appropriately short. It is a compelling setup, of course, for the illustrations (the latter 2/3rds of book). The author sets the horrific tenor here, enticing the reader to share the excitement that Spencer feels for defining the human condition. Only sensitive readers will cringe at the horror since author E.B. Hudspeth is tactful in his delivery of the macabre. He, like his character Spencer, merely wants to set the readers “free.” True to the role of speculative fiction, he presents art that appears real…then lets the reader ponder the boundary between fact/fiction. The below quote from Spencer seems to echo Hudspeth’s motivation:”I hear them marvel at my work–my indignant science. I hear them call out in fear of what they see. And there are some gentlemen who doubt what I will tell them. They call me a liar and a charlatan or a quack. But in time the methods of science that I now employ to convince people will surely set them free–alas, this I cannot explain to the angry fools.”The setting is ideal for redefining the nature of “man.” The turn of the 19th century was rich with advances in evolutionary theory, science, and even speculative fiction. Anatomists, philosophers, and scientists ruminated on how far to extrapolate Darwin’s assertions. Most understood that all vertebrates shared a common skeletal structure; but if animals and man were connected in their development, was it not reasonable to reconsider the existence of creatures termed mythological? Were centaurs real? Harpies? Demons? Spencer Black needed to know. Hudspeth uses him to lure us on this quest.There are real life analogues to the fictitious Spencer. Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) comes to mind. A dedicated, philosophical scientist with outstanding artistic skills, he documented thousands of life forms and published his beautiful plates in “Art Forms in Nature” (translated from German: Kunstforman der Natur). But then his fascination with Art-Nature caused an uproar when he tweaked his drawings of embryos in 1874. Haeckel envisioned familiarities across the embryos of fish, salamanders, turtles, pigs, rabbits, and humans; then he represented these in an evocative table. At a time when photography was not practiced, data was art…and vice versa. Some still claim his drawings were legitimate, but in any case, his artistic embellishments stirred a controversy. That controversy is the same the Hudspeth delivers:At what point does “man” begin and “animal” end?The fictional Spencer Black is more corrupt than the real Ernest Haeckel, but now their books share space on my bookshelf. I recommend the hardcopy so you can use it as coffee table book. The anatomical drawings of mythological creatures will certainly entertain and inspire.
Enrique Zamora –
Muy buenos materiales y durabilidad
Melanie –
A beautiful book to look at while also an interesting story to read.
Kunde –
Das Buch ist gut gemacht und erzählt eine interessante Geschichte, die wohl am ehesten als “dark fantasy” einzuordnen ist. DIe Darstellungen funktionieren auch in der Kindle App, auf dem Paperwhite wahrscheinlich eher nicht.
Rania K. –
 For anyone interested in the occult. For anyone interested in lore and myths. For anyone wanting a unique book. It is well worth the money. Consistent excellent imagery, well written, thoroughly researched.
Zoe. –
Diferente, buena inspiración