Discover the profound exploration of identity and social connection in the thought-provoking book, 'Skin' by Sergio del Molino. This insightful title delves into the complex relationship between our skin and our existence, presenting a compelling narrative that intertwines history, literature, and personal experience. Ideal for readers interested in social dynamics and cultural studies, 'Skin' analyzes how our skin defines who we are and how we are perceived by others. It represents both pride and shame, a canvas for expression and a boundary between individuals. Del Molino compellingly illustrates his points through historical figures and his own experiences as a psoriasis sufferer, paving the way for an intimate look at how skin influences our lives. The book comprises 220 pages of engaging prose published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2021, making it a vital addition to your collection of literary works on human experiences. With a keen eye for storytelling, del Molino turns the concept of skin into a narrative that resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt the weight of their skin. Order now and enjoy free shipping, with delivery estimated up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Embrace the journey through our outermost layer—get your copy of 'Skin' today!

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509547852
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 220


Description:


Skin is the border of our body and, as such, it is that through which we relate to others but also what separates us from them. Through skin, we speak: when we display it, when we tan it, when we tattoo it, or when we mute it by covering it with clothes. Skin exhibits social relationships, displays power and the effects of power, explains many things about who we are, how others perceive us and how we exist in the world. And when it gets sick, it turns us into monsters.


In Skin, Sergio del Molino speaks of these monsters in history and literature, whose lives have been tormented by bad skin: Stalin secretly taking a bath in his dacha, Pablo Escobar getting up late and shutting himself in the shower, Cyndi Lauper performing a commercial for a medicine promising relief from skin disease, John Updike sunburned in the Caribbean, Nabokov writing to his wife from exile, ˜Everything would be fine, if it weren™t for the damned skin.™ As a psoriasis sufferer, Sergio del Molino includes himself in this gallery of monsters through whose stories he delves into the mysteries of skin. What is for some a badge of pride and for others a source of anguish and shame, skin speaks of us and for us when we don™t speak with words.