Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder by Lawrence Weschler
Pronged Ants, Horned Humans, Mice on Toast, and Other Marvels of Jurassic Technology
The book explores a peculiar museum in Los Angeles, run by a man named Mr. Wilson, which houses a collection of bizarre and often unbelievable exhibits, including a bat that can fly through walls and a two-headed tortoise. The author delves into the history and philosophy of the museum and its eccentric owner, while also examining the blurred lines between reality and illusion, and how this ambiguity affects our perception of the world. The book is a blend of journalism, history, and philosophical musings on the nature of truth.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 192
- Original Language
- English
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- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)
- David Bowie's Top 100 Favorite Books (David Bowie)
- The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years (Slate)