Colin Mustful Presents On The King's Anatomist and Andreas Vesalius

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Colin Mustful discusses Vesalius's challenges in publishing his seminal work, and draws parallels to modern life in The King's Anatomist.

Publisher Talk6-7PM1524 N. Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, ILPublishing Partners: The Journey to Publish De humani corporis fabrica, Yesterday and TodayIn 1543, Andreas Vesalius published De humani corporis fabrica, a seminal work in the study of human anatomy. Centuries later, Ron Blumenfeld commemorated Vesalius’ life and work with his novel The King’s Anatomist. But neither Vesalius or Blumenfeld could print and publish their work without the help of others, such as Johannes Oporinus, the printer of De humani corporis fabrica, and History Through Fiction, the publisher of The King’s Anatomist. In this presentation, Colin Mustful, the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, will explore the challenges of printing and publishing De humani corporis fabrica in a time long before the internet. He will draw parallels to his own experience publishing Blumenfeld’s novel while giving insight into the modern publishing process. Will the partnership of Blumenfeld and Mustful have the same impact on human history as the partnership of Vesalius and Oporinus? Only time will tell. The Museum will stay open until 8PM._________________________________________________________________________________________________________Accessible accommodations include a ramp entrance and elevator. If you need additional accessibility options or wheelchair seating please contact us at info@imss.org.PARKING AND DIRECTIONS: https://imss.org/plan-your-visit/#navCOVID Guidelines: Masks are optional but recommended.Questions? Contact us at info@imss.org

Bio: Colin Mustful is the founder and editor of History Through Fiction. As a traditional publisher, he works with authors who want to share important historical stories with the world. He is also an independent author and historian who has published four historical novels. He has a Master or Arts degree in history and a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. Mustful is an avid runner and soccer player who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He believes that learning history is vital to understanding our world today and finding just, long-lasting solutions for the future.

Founded in 2019 by Minnesota Author and Historian Colin Mustful, History Through Fiction is an independent press publishing high quality fiction that is rooted in accurate and detailed historical research. The mission of History Through Fiction is to provide readers with a compelling narrative that also acts as a valuable historical resource. Our books, though fictionalized, include important primary and secondary source materials that are disclosed to readers through a variety of traditionally nonfiction elements such as footnotes, endnotes, or a bibliography. This way, readers may enjoy a fictional narrative while also examining the historical foundation upon which that narrative is based. By combining elements of fiction and nonfiction, our authors provide readers with an immersive experience that is both entertaining and educational.

About the Author: I'm a retired pediatrician in his next life as a writer. My debut novel is based on the life of Andreas Vesalius, the great 16th-century anatomist. I'm a native of the Bronx, New York, long settled in Connecticut by way of Tucson, Arizona where a big piece of my family's heart remains. My ballplaying days are over, but I do enjoy a variety of outdoor sports. I'm an eclectic fiction and nonfiction reader, and can't kick a lifelong addiction to NY Times crosswords.

The International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.