Surface Anatomy

Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, [1965]. First Edition. Quarto with pink and black boards in black and white pictorial jacket; pink endpapers; 262 pages; illustrations; 27 cm Abourt near fine, with very mild rubbing to edges; clean pages and strong binding; in very good (+) jacket, small sticker to spine; some gentle wear to extremities and folds; now in archival mylar. Hardcover.

Superlative copy in jacket. A great gift for the artist in your life! Extensive black and white photography of bodies, young and old, in a variety of positions, with commentary and diagrams. Graphic content: Shows complete external details of human anatomy. The most complete photgraphic survey of human anatomy we have seen. "It is Dr. Royce's contention that photographs used to illustrate textbooks need not be lacking in aesthetic appeal. He has proved this point in this book which he has written "for students of the human exterior." In preparation of the volume, Dr. Royce has taken over two thousand photographs in order to obtain those selected to illustrate a specific muscle or muscle group in action. In addition to the photographs depicting regional surface anatomy are those of full figures. No professional models were employed. The "subjects were friends and neighbors--to leave the impression that the photographs are those of real people, like the boy or girl next door." --Jacket copy. Newsclipping of gymnast Olga Korbut included.**Somewhat heavy item. Additional shipping fees may be needed for expedited, priority, or international orders. Please inquire**