Description: Mr. Wilson's Cabinet Of Wonder by Lawrence Weschler The author takes readers on a tour of his personal museum of natural oddities and optical illusions as he explores the imaginative origins of art and science. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Finalist for Pulitzer Prize for General NonfictionFinalist for National Book Critics Circle Award for NonfictionPronged ants, horned humans, a landscape carved on a fruit pit--some of the displays in David Wilsons Museum of Jurassic Technology are hoaxes. But which ones? As he guides readers through an intellectual hall of mirrors, Lawrence Weschler revisits the 16th-century "wonder cabinets" that were the first museums and compels readers to examine the imaginative origins of both art and science. Author Biography Lawrence Weschler was for over twenty years (1981-2002) a staff writer at The New Yorker, where his work shuttled between political tragedies and cultural comedies. He is a two-time winner of the George Polk Award and was also a recipient of Lannan Literary Award. his nonfiction book Mr. Wilsons Cabinet of Wonder was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Critics Circle Award. Prizes Short-listed for National Book Critics Circle Award (General Nonfiction) 1995 Details ISBN0679764895 Author Lawrence Weschler Short Title MR WILSONS CABINET OF WONDER V Pages 192 Edition Description Vintage Books Language English ISBN-10 0679764895 ISBN-13 9780679764892 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Imprint Vintage Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence US Series Vintage DOI 10.1604/9780679764892 AU Release Date 1996-11-26 NZ Release Date 1996-11-26 US Release Date 1996-11-26 UK Release Date 1996-11-26 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 1996-11-26 Subtitle Pronged Ants, Horned Humans, Mice on Toast, and Other Marvels of Jurassic Techno logy DEWEY 069.50979494 Illustrations B&W PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8323818;
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