Skin

"This amply illustrated rhapsody to the body's largest and most visible organ showcases skin's versatility, importance in human biology and uniqueness: human skin is hairless and sweaty, has evolved in a spectrum of colors and is a billboard for self-expression. . . .  Jablonski nimbly interprets scientific data for a lay audience, and her geeky love for her discipline is often infectious"

— Publishers Weekly

“In Skin, her fascinating, nuanced, often exhilarating, and for the most part crisply written new book, Nina Jablonski . . . urges us to consider our skin as we have never, even in our pubertal angst, pored over it before. . . . May you read it with pleasure and by the sweat of your brow.”

— American Scholar

STARRED REVIEW: "A marvelous exploration of the organ we ignore until an abnormality prompts us to seek professional help. The chapters skillfully lead from one topic to the next and cover the history and physiology of skin, sweating, color, touch, tattoos and painting, and more. Jablonski's writing is clear; her enthusiasm for the topic, evident.”

— Library Journal

“Jablonski engages the reader with her clear, informed style that makes Skin a very readable book.”

— American Biology Teacher

"Anthropologist Jablonski delves into the natural history of skin in animals and people and explains its structure and function, its evolution as a nearly hairless body covering in people, and the utility of its pigment melanin. She also examines the role of skin in activities as varied as finding food and bonding socially. Finally, she looks at the prospects for artificial skin."

— Science News

“She is one of those academics who prides herself in her ability to talk to regular, everyday folks like you and me, so expect a lively, accessible discussion.”

— Philadelphia City Paper

“. . . eminently readable.”

— Palo Alto Weekly