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Title:
Gunther von Hagens' body worlds [videorecording] : the anatomical exhibition of real human bodies / [catalogue, Gunther von Hagens, Angelina Whalley ; photographs, Gunther von Hagens; translation, Francis Kelly].
Author:
Hagens, Gunther von.
Publication Information:
Heidelberg : Institute for Plastination, c2005.
Call Number:
QM25 .B639 2002
Abstract:
"Witness the exhibition that literally gets under your skin and where nobody can remain indifferent. More than 8 million vistors have already admired them: the authentic anatomical specimen from Prof. von Hagens - uniquely beautiful and instructive. Experience a digital reunion with the Runner, the Chess Player, the Posed Plastination with Skin, and other plastinates. Meet the man behind the BODY WORLDS, his pioneering invention, his work."--From back of case cover.

"You will find on this DVD: a commented tour through the exhibition; explanations on the revolutionary plastination technique; pictures of the creation of the mega-plastinate "Rearing Horse with Rider"; an interview with Prof. Gunther von Hagens, inventor and exhibition organiser; information material on the exhibition."--From back of case cover.
Electronic Access:
OTHER INFORMATION www.bodyworlds.com
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (70 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Concept/The Exhibition Adventure -- 3. The Locomotive System -- 4. The Nervous System -- 5. The Internal Organs -- 6. The Respiratory System -- 7. The Cardiovascular System -- 8. The Digestive System -- 9. The Urinary Tract and Reproductive Organs -- Ch. 10. The spatial relationship between organs -- 11. Prenatal Development -- 12. Interview with Prof. Dr. Gunther von Hagens.
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