About the Book: The Shape of Things Unseen by neurologist Adam Zeman is a fascinating exploration of imagination, neuroscience, and the human mind. Drawing on the latest scientific research, Zeman reveals how imagination shapes everyday experiences including memory, anticipation, planning, daydreaming, reading, dreams, and creativity. Exploring hallucinations, REM sleep, delusions, child development, and sensory imagery, he examines how the brain creates and shares imagined experiences. The book also explores why people experience imagination differently, including those who cannot form mental images. Engaging and thought-provoking, The Shape of Things Unseen offers a compelling guide to neuroscience, consciousness, creativity, and the mysteries of human imagination.