The Anatomists' Library av Colin Salter

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<B><I> The Anatomist's Library</I> is a fascinating chronological collection of the best anatomical books from six centuries, charting the evolution of both medical knowledge and illustrated publishing.</B><BR/><BR/>There is a <B>rich history of medical publishing </B>across Europe with outstanding publications from Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK, and also many from Persia and Japan.<BR/> <BR/>Because of the high value of accurate medical textbooks, it was these works that <B>pushed the boundaries of illustrated publishing</B>. They commanded the <B>expert illustrators</B> and <B>skilled engravers</B> and hence didn’t come cheaply. They were<B> treasured by libraries</B> and their intrinsic worth has meant that there is an <B>incredible wealth of beautifully preserved historic examples</B> from the 15th century onwards<BR/> <BR/>The enduring popularity of <B><I>Gray’s Anatomy</I></B>has shown that there is a long-term interest in the

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