For those who only want to view our used books: #namafuruhon Please search here! A monumental work by Leslie Fiedler, a giant in American literary criticism, which explores how people called "monsters (freaks)" throughout history—dwarfs, giants, conjoined twins, hermaphrodites, etc.—have influenced our imagination, mythology, and the formation of the "self." It is not merely a record of sideshows, but a sharp analysis from multiple perspectives of literature, art, and history, examining where humans draw the line between "normal" and "abnormal," and why we feel fear and longing for the "deformed." It contains numerous illustrations, from classical paintings to portraits of 19th-century sideshows and medical sketches, making it a visually valuable book. Condition: Hardcover, with dust jacket, some yellowing and wear Year: 1989 Number of pages: 433 21.5 x 16 cm For those who like art books, art, contemporary art, vintage, and antiques! Please purchase only if you understand that these are used books. Notes: Since we mainly deal with old items, please refrain from transactions if you are sensitive to such things. We are also open to price negotiations for those who purchase multiple items. Thank you.