Thursday, 25 February 2010 8:30pm
Cost
| SO Live Friend (more info): | FREE |
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| Per Person: | £5.00 |
| Family/Group (up to 5 people): | £16.00 |
The fascinating science behind Ann Lingard’s The Embalmer’s Book of Recipes
Join author, Ann Lingard, as she discusses her novel, ‘The Embalmer’s Book of Recipes’. From the historical aspects of embalming bodies, to the genetics of achondroplasia (a genetic disorder which causes dwarfism), and from ‘DNA Music’, to the foot-and-mouth crisis – Ann explores the fascinating science and research behind her latest book.
www.annlingard.com
Further Information
Novelist and former scientist Ann Lingard is also the founder of SciTalk, which helps writers – especially fiction-writers – to find out more about modern science and to visit and talk to scientists. The Embalmer’s Book of Recipes (Indepenpress 2009) is her fifth novel and has been described as:
‘A powerful and haunting story of genetic difference, interwoven with maths, taxidermy, and the tragedy of foot and mouth disease. An exhilarating and compelling read. ‘ Professor Sir John Sulston, Nobel Laureate
“An intriguing novel in a haunting setting, rich in texture, humorous and concerned, raising important questions about science and our relation to the natural world, to the individuals we know and to the communities we live in. A lovely book. “ Jenny Uglow
‘… skilfully weaves a handful of lives together … This engrossing and unusual tale is a scientific window on the soul…’ New Scientist
‘ … a rich, absorbing, intriguing novel … ‘ Oxford Times
Images and short videos related to the background of The Embalmer’s Book of Recipes can be found on Ann’s website, www.annlingard.com
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