Discover the world's most fascinating death and funeral traditions in this illustrated modern-day memento mori. Embark on a whirlwind tour of burial, preservation, and memorial practices and landmarks from across the globe and throughout history, ranging from the customs of our ancestors to contemporary practices. In these vibrantly illustrated pages, you can explore how humans from time immemorial have honored and remembered the dead, including: Mummification in ancient Egypt Post-mortem photography in Victorian England Open-pyre cremations in India Ghana's fantasy coffins The Japanese ritual of kotsuage ("the gathering of the bones") And much more
Author-illustrator YY Liak tackles the thorny theme of death with a deep compassion for the universal experiences of loss and grief and an intrepid interest in the unique mortuary practices that have arisen across continents, cultures, and millennia. Her colorful, modern illustrations bring to life a whole spectrum of human beliefs about death and dying. EXISTENTIAL AND ENDLESSLY ENTERTAINING: Whether you're casually curious about what happens to our bodies after we die or intimately experienced with death and its attendant customs, appreciating the rituals of others can help you develop and deepen your own. MARVELOUSLY MACABRE, TREMENDOUSLY THOUGHTFUL: Dynamic, full-color artwork accompanies informative and intriguing text, rendering everything in energetic detail--from a step-by-step breakdown of the embalming process to detailed diagrams of ancestral altars around the world. A GIFT FOR CURIOUS MINDS: This intriguing volume makes an excellent present for sociology lovers and morbidly curious readers. It's a perfect fit for anyone who enjoys an accessible, illustrated take on history and anthropology and can also be shared with younger readers to kickstart important discussions about death and dying. Perfect for: Science buffs and history lovers Adults and teens interested in death and funeral traditions Anyone curious about different cultures' beliefs about death and mortality Readers seeking resources that demystify and destigmatize death and dying Fans of popular science and sociology authors like Caitlin Doughty, Mary Roach, and Sue Black
Author-illustrator YY Liak tackles the thorny theme of death with a deep compassion for the universal experiences of loss and grief and an intrepid interest in the unique mortuary practices that have arisen across continents, cultures, and millennia. Her colorful, modern illustrations bring to life a whole spectrum of human beliefs about death and dying. EXISTENTIAL AND ENDLESSLY ENTERTAINING: Whether you're casually curious about what happens to our bodies after we die or intimately experienced with death and its attendant customs, appreciating the rituals of others can help you develop and deepen your own. MARVELOUSLY MACABRE, TREMENDOUSLY THOUGHTFUL: Dynamic, full-color artwork accompanies informative and intriguing text, rendering everything in energetic detail--from a step-by-step breakdown of the embalming process to detailed diagrams of ancestral altars around the world. A GIFT FOR CURIOUS MINDS: This intriguing volume makes an excellent present for sociology lovers and morbidly curious readers. It's a perfect fit for anyone who enjoys an accessible, illustrated take on history and anthropology and can also be shared with younger readers to kickstart important discussions about death and dying. Perfect for:
Through the lens of horror-from Halloween to Hereditary--queer and trans writers consider the films that deepened, amplified, and illuminated their own experiences.Horror movies hold a complicated space in the hearts of the queer community: historically misogynist, and often homo- and transphobic, the genre has also been inadvertently feminist and open to subversive readings. Common tropes--such as the circumspect and resilient "final girl," body possession, costumed villains, secret identities, and things that lurk in the closet--spark moments of eerie familiarity and affective connection. Still, viewers often remain tasked with reading themselves into beloved films, seeking out characters and set pieces that speak to, mirror, and parallel the unique ways queerness encounters the world.It Came from the Closet features twenty-five essays by writers speaking to this relationship, through connections both empowering and oppressive. From Carmen Maria Machado on Jennifer's Body, Jude Ellison S. Doyle on In My Skin, Addie Tsai on Dead Ringers, and many more, these conversations convey the rich reciprocity between queerness and horror.
This title presents 13 mini masterpieces from one of the most undeservedly neglected authors of twentieth century strange fiction. Nick Freeman, specialist in Gothic literature at Loughborough University, has selected the contents based on the author's best work. In the midst of this sudden and wild galloping brain-storm I remembered what Ferrers had said about the candlesticks. There was something sinister and uncanny about them. And I knew with a certainty that if I lay and watched I should see something unbearable. The supernatural tales of A. M. Burrage were recognized by contemporaries such as M. R. James and the critic E. F. Bleiler as some of the most imaginative and cleverly told ghost stories in the English language, and yet today his name haunts the fringes of the genre. Burrage was unafraid to position his ghosts among the trappings of modernity, and his experiments with the genre set him apart from the antiquarian 'Jamesian' tradition. Presenting 13 of the author's best tales from the 1920s and 30s - including accounts of uncanny living wax figures, unsettling timeslips into troubled pasts and Burrage's horror masterpiece 'One Who Saw' - this collection is another step towards restoring A. M. Burrage's name to the heights of the best writers of supernatural fiction.
From deep in the bowels of the earth, far into the chasms from which no one ever returns, past the horizon of all decency and light, comes the voice of the great ancient terror. And lo, it speaks. And it says, "Ribbit." Super soft!
Yes, the Mini Squishable Baphomet may be an extra-dimensional creature of mystical occult tradition, but they're actually pretty chill. This afternoon their plans include a nice cup of chamomile tea, a comfortable couch, and a good record. They prefer heavy metal, but whatever, honestly. You pick.
The world is full of many brews. Some of them contain eye of newt and toe of frog. Some of them contain nice toasty malt, hops, and yeast. And some just contain a lot of caffeine. This is one of those. I mean, it also probably contains a bit of newt. But mostly caffeine.
Everyone knows that the best things come in threes. Musketeers! Billy Goats Gruff! Wise men! Little Pigs! The list goes on! Why, I can't even imagine how many dimensions movies had before 3D glasses came along! The Mini Squishable Cerberus is nothing but threes! Three tongues to lick your face lovingly! Three sets of teeth to smile adorably! Like her older sister the Squishable Cerberus, this little lady is here to solve all your three-related issues! Three trigonometry tests coming up? Mini Cerberus will help you study! Three blind mice in your crawl space? Mini Cerberus has got you covered! Three extra cupcakes sitting on your counter? Mini Cerberus will...hey, where did my cupcakes go?
Nothing toiling and troubling about this! We've been bubbling up this tiny potion pal for a while! The perfect companion to any spell-casters arsenal, this cauldron is juuust big enough for all your eyes of newt and dead men's toes!
This dark and droll assembly await your hand to bring them to life. Though all these characters are well past having a pulse, the invitation to enliven this terrifying tableau will tempt you. Shimmering spectres, slithering serpents and strumming skeletons make up this tapestry of restless spirits. There's no hurry to finish this puzzle so take your time. These troubled souls have all eternity to wait for their release. Product information: The puzzle pieces are sturdy puzzle board and won't lose their shape. A nice tight fit will keep your pieces in place and the glossy finish will give your finished puzzle a vibrant appearance. Each puzzle includes a full size printed reproduction of the puzzle you can use as a guide.
Would'st Learn Thy Future With Thy Tea This Magic Cup Will Show It Thee
Inspired by the Nelros Cup of Fortune, this enamel pin is perfect for the aspiring tea leaf reader.