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From the author of the best-selling Musicophilia (hailed as “luminous, original, and indispensable” by The American Scholar ), an exploration of vision through the case histories of six individuals—including a renowned pianist who continues to give concerts despite losing the ability to... read more
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- Oliver Sacks: The author also relates his own vision experiences.
First Sentence edit
In January of 1999, I received the following letter: "Dear Mr. Sacks, My (very unusual) problem, in one sentence, and in non-medical terms, is; I can't read."
Table of Contents edit
Preface
Sight Reading
Recalled to Life
A Man of Letters
Face-Blind
Stereo Sue
Persistence of Vision: A Journal
The Mind's Eye
Bibliography
Index
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This book is in Well-Designed Book Covers. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Oliver Sacks (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-307-27208-9
Page Count: 256
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-307-27208-9
Page Count: 256
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 150
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