The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black
If you're a fan of freak shows or mad scientists, or even just a fan of unique and detailed art, The Resurrectionist by E.B. Hudspeth might be for you! I don't usually post book trailers but this one perfectly introduces Dr. Spencer Black, his life's work and, well, his madness.
This book is gorgeous and creepy. The story itself is heartbreaking. The first half is a biography, supported with letters, journal entries and drawings. The second half is The Codex Extinct Animalia, Black's own work detailing the species that he believes came before and between humans, the ones that one could catch glimpses of in the freak shows of the late 1800s. This is a unique book that horror aficionados will definitely want on their shelves.
Closing the cover on the stuff of nightmares,
K
p.s. Quirk Books was kind enough to provide me with a copy of this book for review.
Absolutely intriguing!! But really nightmare inducing? I'm glad you posted the book trailer--definitely piqued my interesting.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm a lightweight but it is REALLY creepy to think about. You Stephen King readers might not find it so bad. ;)
DeleteOOoohh very interesting!! I am adding this to my tbr on goodreads for sure. Looks fascinating and eerie.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great book for a rainy day!
DeleteI don't know if this is one I'd want to read but man, is that cover gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt is, especially since it's an oversized hardcover!
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