Vivisectionary: A Convocation of Biological Art

Kate Lacour’s Vivisectionary is a boundlessly inventive feast of single-page sequential images that illustrate many marvellous, hideous, and enigmatic physiological mysteries. This visual guide explores the intimate workings of impossible biologies through a series of scientific diagrams and tableaux. The coldness of scientific charts alternates with raw and intimate imagery, delving into a world where hummingbirds can be parasites, and faeces can be transformed into brain tissue or gemstones. Part comic art, part textbook, Vivisectionary blends sex, religion, science, and body horror, with an eye to the sublime and the grotesque.

Each chapter is organized around a topic of imaginative pseudoscience, such as animals, childbirth, gender, drugs, self-mutilation, and sex. The comics sequences are stitched together (pun intended) by a narrative thread that forms a strange and mesmerizing voyage through the body. Illustrations of developing embryos, varieties of animal sperm, reptile feeding phases, and hands representing the systems of the human body alternately clarify and obscure the meaning of each comics page. Readers willing to undertake Vivisectionary‘s bizarre journey will find themselves transported to a realm of discovery, degradation, and transformation.

Book Overview

Genre: Horror Graphic Novel
Author: Kate Lacour

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A unique blend of art and science.
• Exploration of imaginative pseudoscience.
• Visually striking illustrations that challenge perceptions.
• Engaging narrative threads connecting diverse topics.
• Insights into the grotesque and sublime aspects of biology.

Why This Book Matters

Vivisectionary offers a new perspective on bodily structures we often take for granted. It serves as a cultural commentary on the intersection of art and science, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of life and the human condition. This book is significant for those interested in biological art and the exploration of horror in visual storytelling.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This digital download is compatible with various devices, including Kindle, tablets, desktops, and mobile reading apps. Enjoy instant access after purchase, with no physical shipping involved.

FAQ

• Is this an instant download? Yes, you will receive immediate access after purchase.
• Is there a physical copy available? No, this is a digital-only product.
• What formats are compatible? This book is available in PDF format, suitable for various devices.

Explore the depths of biological art with Vivisectionary. This is a digital download, providing instant access to a unique artistic experience.