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    Nov 28, 2019 4 minutes

    Anatomicum

    Getting under the skin of the human body – literally

    “This is a museum that is open whenever you want to take a closer look inside”

    ■ Author: Jennifer Z Paxton, Katy Wiedemann ■ Publisher: Big Picture Press ■ Price: £25 (approx $30) ■ Release: Out now

    Exploring the human body has been an obsession for scientists for thousands of years. Understanding why people get sick, how they can be cured and how the body works has engrossed generations of enquiring minds. Now, with Anatomicum, you’re invited to explore all of that information in one place.

    The giant, thick pages give a really premium feel, and they’re packed with beautiful, accurate and sometimes haunting illustrations, along with interesting facts about the

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