Twins and the Double

by John Lash

Book Overview

Facing the other in the guise of twin or double, one might sense a threat to the idea of personal identity, yet people are teased and delighted by the odd prospect of becoming otherwise. Twins arouse... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500810427
• ISBN13: 9780500810422
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

An exhaustive and beautifully illustrated overview

A fascinating study of the "twins" theme in art, religion, science and myth, including parasitism, scapegoating, hermaphroditism and vampirism. Dozens of beautiful, full-color illustrations - leave on the coffee table at your own risk!