Stephen Wiltshire Drawings
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- London: J.M. Dent & Sons, Ltd, 1987
London: J.M. Dent & Sons, Ltd, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Illustrated throughout with his drawings. In 1987, Stephen Wiltshire, an autustic eleven year old featured on a BBC programme in which he showed his ability to produce drawings of London buildings from memory. A collection of the drawings of Stephen Wiltshire, autistic child artist, selected and with an introduction by Sir Hugh Casson, foreword by Lorraine Cole.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Light toning to dj, else near fine. 8vo. unpaged. illus (b/w). Red cloth.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Light toning to dj, else near fine. 8vo. unpaged. illus (b/w). Red cloth.