Prof. Gunther von Hagens' body worlds : the anatomical exhibition of real human bodies / [catalogue, Gunther von Hagens, Angelina Whalley ; photographs, Gunther von Hagens; translation, Francis Kelly].

Other author Hagens, Gunther von.
Other author Whalley, Angelina.
Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoHeidelberg : Institute for Plastination, 2002.
Description1 videodisc (70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Supplemental ContentOTHER INFORMATION
Subjects

Portion of title Body worlds
Cover title Discover the mysteries under your skin.
Portion of title Körperwelten
Portion of title Professor Gunther von Hagens' body worlds
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.
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.
Abstract "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.
General noteAt head of title on case: "Discover the mysteries under your skin."
Type of file/data 4:3 PAL; Dolby Digital.
Technical detailsDVD.
Technical detailsSystem Requirements: PC(Pentium 2 with 300 MHz, 64 MB RAM, operating system Win 95/98/2000) or a Power MacIntosh (starting with Mac OS 8.6) with DVD drive.

Availability

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Joyner Compact DVDs QM25 .H342 2002 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold