Description:
Skin, Steven Connor argues, has never been more visible. The Book of Skin explores the multiple functions of the skin in the cultures of the West. In this vividly illustrated book, Connor draws on evidence from a variety of sources including literary...
Brief description: Steven Connor is Professor of Modern Literature and Theory in the School of English and Humanities at Birkbeck College, London.
Review Quotes:
Connor ironically contributes to what he observes as a contemporary fascination with the skin as metaphor and literalized figure while nevertheless commenting on its power and ubiquity in literature, theory, and everyday language.
-- "Skandalon"