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)
Angelina Whalley Livres






Pushing the limits
- 293pages
- 11 heures de lecture
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 Gunther von Hagens zusammen mit Angelina Whalley eine neuartige Tierwelt geschaffen, die faszinierende Einblicke in die Anatomie unserer tierischen Verwandten bietet. Diese Ausstellung ermöglicht es auch medizinischen Laien, tiefere Kenntnisse über die Struktur von Tieren zu erlangen, was selbst Veterinäre überrascht. Durch die ästhetische Präsentation anatomisch präparierter Tierkörper wird der Tod zur Quelle anschaulichen Wissens über das Leben und fördert das Bewusstsein für den Artenschutz. Der Katalog umfasst 152 Seiten mit außergewöhnlichen anatomischen Präparaten, die nach einem neuartigen Verfahren konserviert wurden. Neben medizinisch-anatomischen Betrachtungen verschiedenster Tiere von Bär bis Yak enthält er spannende Beiträge zu Knochenbau, Muskulatur, Nervensystem und Organen. Die Kapitel gliedern sich in Themen wie die Entstehung der Ausstellung, Plastination und tierische Anatomie, mit Beiträgen von Gunther von Hagens und Angelina Whalley. Die ansprechende, farbige Gestaltung des Katalogs weckt das Interesse an der zugrunde liegenden Ausstellung und bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die faszinierende Welt der tierischen Anatomie.
