A Book On Injuries, Wounds, Death Etc

[joko]

i do sfx makeup and i was just wondering if anyone knew of any good medical text books that had lots of photos of this kind of thing?

i usually have to research each injury as i go along but it would be good to have a proper book on hand for reference - i saw one years ago that was brilliant - had all sorts of pics - the 'timeline' of bruising and healing and cuts, blood spatter etc, also the process of death etc - but i cannot recall the name

i want one with lots of pics as reference but obviously its not something widely available - i assume they are more likely medical text/reference books?

any ideas of titles or places to look?

thanks

[atalanta]

Unfortunately, most medical bookshops that I know of are sited within medical schools or medical foundations, and you might have difficulty getting in. But Foyle's ( Charing Cross Rd, London ) has a medical section in which you could browse.

[Buenchico]

If you're going to London anyway (to browse in Foyles, which is my favourite shop anywhere) it might be worth trying a visit to Charles Fox in Covent Garden (Tavistock Street). The entire shop is devoted to theatrical make-up, so they might stock a relevant book. Or give them a call on 020 7240 3111.

Or perhaps someone at NASMAH might be able to help?
http://www.nasmah.co.uk/

[islasmum]

I've no idea about the book you are looking for, but what an interesting sounding job you have!