Synopsis:

Our bodies record what happens to us physically throughout our lives. This is illustrated by the simple appearance of scars from injuries sustained years, and even decades ago. Evidence such as scars also tells us how we used our joints or may have injured them as children and adults. Our bodies conform to the environment in which we live, both outside and inside. By examining and observing these key clues, a forensic investigator can reveal the unique character that tells the story of a person’s life and death.

Craniofacial Anatomy and Forensic Identification is an atlas that covers all aspects of facial reconstruction and anatomy of the head and neck, such as facial expression and the anatomic basis for facial development, along with the effects of muscle movement. Written by a world-renowned forensic artist with decades of experience as a scientific illustrator as well as a portraitist, anthropologist, and lecturer in anatomy and biology, the author is as much a scientist as an artist.

Hott Review of Craniofacial Anatomy and Forensic Identification:

From the very first pages, I was captivated by how Nusse combines science and art. Her background as a forensic artist, scientific illustrator, and anatomist gives her a rare perspective, and it shows in every chapter. The way she explains facial reconstruction, craniofacial anatomy, and how the body records a person’s life through scars, bones, and tissue is absolutely mesmerizing.

The images throughout the book are interesting, clear, and incredibly helpful for visual learners. But her artwork, the way she brings faces to life and recreates identity, is what truly feels stunning and unforgettable. You can see both the precision of her scientific training and the sensitivity of her artist’s eye in the way she approaches each example and case.

I also loved that I could “jump around” in this book the way you might with a textbook, dipping into the chapters that grabbed me in the moment, whether it was bones and muscles, facial features, or aging and archetypes, without feeling lost. Each section still fits neatly into a bigger picture of how identity is reconstructed and understood. It is the kind of reference you can return to again and again, especially if you are a crime fiction fan, writer, or just someone fascinated by forensics.

Reading this gave me a new appreciation not only for forensic science but for the incredible skill and empathy behind it. It also deepened my understanding of what I see portrayed in crime dramas and what is usually left out. If you have even the slightest interest in forensics, anatomy, or true crime, this book is a must-read.

Book Details:

Genre: Non-Fiction, True Crime,
Published by: Academic Press
Publication Date: October 13, 2022
Number of Pages: 302
ISBN: 9780128092880 (ISBN10: 0128092882)
Audience: Forensic Anthropologists, Forensic Artists, Medico-legal Professionals, Forensic Scientists. Graduate Students, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Legal Professionals. Anyone Working In The Field Of Facial Imaging.
Book Links: Amazon | Kindle | Barnes & Noble | ThriftBooks | Goodreads | ScienceDirect | Walmart | Elsevier

Author Bio:

Gloria Nusse is a forensic artist, anatomist and anthropologist. She has aided in identification of unidentified remains and return 14 plus persons to their families. As well she has recreated the faces of ancient peoples of the Middle East, as well as recreations of the crystal skull for National Geographic among others. Her work has been featured on 48 Hours, Forensic Files, Dateline, National Geographic specials, Unsolved History and others. She worked as a scientific artist for over 35 years and has taught human dissection and anatomy at San Francisco State University for 12 years. ( currently Emeritus)

She has authored and co-authored several journal articles and chapters for various publications. She was the invited speaker for the Chalmers Historical Address for the Association of Oral and Maxillary surgeons meeting in 2013.

As well she has taught many workshops for professionals, including the FBI.

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