Mercuria Ch. 3: On Medicine and Madness
On Medicine and Madness
Mercuria Vol. 1 — Chapter 3
“On Medicine and Madness” explores the complicated history of mercury and the human body. Since antiquity, we have found ways of ingesting this poisonous element for its supposed healing properties, and yet there is no evidence that this mesmerizing metal actually cures any known disease. It does, however, cause psychological disturbances and death. From drinking mercury in a quest to live forever to mercury fillings and a dentist in search of lost treasure to an artist studio filled with snakes and mercury vapors, “On Medicine and Madness” is a meandering journey through a weird and wonderful anecdotal history.
Production Notes
Trim Size: 6.25x9.5in
Page Count: 24
Binding: Booklet (Fold Only)
Format: Paperback
Printing: 1 Color (Black)
Paper Stock: 80#T Keaykolour (Lichen)
Cover Material: Self Cover
Specialty Details: Hole punch to fasten bind with full volume of Mercuria.
Colophon
Essay: Liz Sales
Photographs: Sophie Gabrielle
Custom Lettering: Emilie Vizcano
Design: Studio Elana Schlenker
Custom Logoype: Jacob Wise
Publication Date: 2018
Edition Size: Open Edition
On Medicine and Madness
Mercuria Vol. 1 — Chapter 3
“On Medicine and Madness” explores the complicated history of mercury and the human body. Since antiquity, we have found ways of ingesting this poisonous element for its supposed healing properties, and yet there is no evidence that this mesmerizing metal actually cures any known disease. It does, however, cause psychological disturbances and death. From drinking mercury in a quest to live forever to mercury fillings and a dentist in search of lost treasure to an artist studio filled with snakes and mercury vapors, “On Medicine and Madness” is a meandering journey through a weird and wonderful anecdotal history.
Production Notes
Trim Size: 6.25x9.5in
Page Count: 24
Binding: Booklet (Fold Only)
Format: Paperback
Printing: 1 Color (Black)
Paper Stock: 80#T Keaykolour (Lichen)
Cover Material: Self Cover
Specialty Details: Hole punch to fasten bind with full volume of Mercuria.
Colophon
Essay: Liz Sales
Photographs: Sophie Gabrielle
Custom Lettering: Emilie Vizcano
Design: Studio Elana Schlenker
Custom Logoype: Jacob Wise
Publication Date: 2018
Edition Size: Open Edition
On Medicine and Madness
Mercuria Vol. 1 — Chapter 3
“On Medicine and Madness” explores the complicated history of mercury and the human body. Since antiquity, we have found ways of ingesting this poisonous element for its supposed healing properties, and yet there is no evidence that this mesmerizing metal actually cures any known disease. It does, however, cause psychological disturbances and death. From drinking mercury in a quest to live forever to mercury fillings and a dentist in search of lost treasure to an artist studio filled with snakes and mercury vapors, “On Medicine and Madness” is a meandering journey through a weird and wonderful anecdotal history.
Production Notes
Trim Size: 6.25x9.5in
Page Count: 24
Binding: Booklet (Fold Only)
Format: Paperback
Printing: 1 Color (Black)
Paper Stock: 80#T Keaykolour (Lichen)
Cover Material: Self Cover
Specialty Details: Hole punch to fasten bind with full volume of Mercuria.
Colophon
Essay: Liz Sales
Photographs: Sophie Gabrielle
Custom Lettering: Emilie Vizcano
Design: Studio Elana Schlenker
Custom Logoype: Jacob Wise
Publication Date: 2018
Edition Size: Open Edition