Forensic Resource: Nonfiction for Crime Writers

Forensic Resource: Craniofacial Anatomy and Forensic Identification by Gloria Nusse

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Forensic Resource for Writers: Craniofacial Anatomy and Forensic Identification

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.

Comprehensively addresses the history o facial reconstruction, facial development, muscle movements, and bone physiology used by forensic artists and forensic anthropologists
Demonstrates techniques in mold making and sculpting to bring the body to life
Includes images from cadaver labs and recent case studies
Provides detailed anatomy of vessels and nerves found in the face including the eyes
Details the muscles, ligaments and tissues down to the skull
Describes the changing face as it ages

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.

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Forensic Resource for Crime Writers Guest Post

Even before I knew about facial reconstruction, I was fascinated by Forensic Science and Facial Identification. I did not know I would meet Betty Pat Gatliff or the other artists and scientists in the International Association for Identification. I did not know I would be teaching anatomy at a Major University. I did not know I would write this book or be able to assist in returning so many victims to their families and loved ones. I have been a scientific artist and always worked in the field of science and art.

So, when I wrote this book, I wanted it to be accessible to any and all who had an interest or curiosity in this field. It has been a goal of mine to demystify science. I believe that starts with understanding the language of science. I also strongly believe that art is a type of language, that some people have a drive to perfect.

This book is a resource that provides answers to all questions about this subject. From vessels to nerves from bones to muscles. To how our lives are reflected in our bodies and especially in our faces. Being genuine is also a key to writing or sculpting truthfully. To use my work to help others, to add to the universal accumulation of knowledge. To add my small bit to helping others in this unique way, to help victims and to try in my way to help get the bad guys off the street.

This book is an atlas of the face or structures can be looked up and described. The bones of the skull are all described and how they each contribute to the whole of identification. How the things we carry in our pockets or wear on our bodies, help us to identify us in non-physical ways. How we live is who we are. This book tells how to interpret that.

Forensic Resource by Forensic Artist Gloria Nusse

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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