| Who knew a book about dead animals could be so lively? This is a wonderful look at a quirky, passionate, sometimes fanatical subculture.
—A.J. Jacobs, Author of The Know-It-All and The Guinea Pig Diaries
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In this absorbing blend of bright-eyed reportage and hands-on participation, journalist Milgrom demystifies the creepy art of bringing dead creatures back to life and dispels the myth that taxidermists merely “stuff animals.”...Though her own squeamish attempts to preserve a squirrel are less than stellar, Milgrom’s initial uneasy curiosity blossoms into genuine appreciation for a true art form, an enthusiasm the author imparts with style in this substantial study. Read entire review
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Brimming with respect and immersive vitality. Read entire review
—Kirkus Reviews
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...Milgrom’s lively account will appeal to readers who enjoyed Mary Roach’s quirky science books (Stiff; Spook; Bonk). Read entire review
—Library Journal
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An intriguing and eye-opening book.
—Booklist
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A delightful, illuminating journey through a passionate subculture that prizes the natural world (even if nature's inhabitants are dead when taxidermists work their magic on them). Read entire review
—Shelf Awareness
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I’ve always believed that taxidermy is an underappreciated art, and one of Milgrom’s aims is to reveal the interesting ways in which it intersects with the history of natural science, and collecting. View blog entry
—Reagan Arthur Books Blog
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