Freak Babylon: An Illustrated History of Teratology and Freakshows
by Jack Hunter
Freak Babylon is an illustrated history of teratology and freakshows. Combining visual presentation with historical subject matter, the book examines the ways unusual bodies have been documented, represented, and displayed, offering readers an accessible introduction to a distinctive area of cultural history.
About This Book
Freak Babylon presents an illustrated history of teratology and freakshows.
The book explores the subject through visual material and historical context.
It considers how unusual bodies have been represented and displayed within freakshow culture.
Suitable for readers interested in the history of teratology, exhibitions, and representations of human difference.
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