num_pages: 159
description: In this book Purcell reflects on tne concept of the monster as anatomical phenomenon and as it is represented through art and explores humanity's age old obsession with mythical and literal monstrosity in a way that is not for the faint hearted.
language: English
title: Special Cases: Natural Anomalies and Historical Monsters
titlecomplete: Special Cases: Natural Anomalies and Historical Monsters
genres: Natural History, Science, Nonfiction, Art, History, Photography
ratings_count: 64
publisher: Chronicle Books Llc