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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780711265783
Year: 2022
Publisher: Quarto UK
Description:
Embark on an unforgettable journey with 'Cities of the Dead', a beautifully illustrated exploration of the world's most enchanting cemeteries. This remarkable book showcases spectacular photography that captures the haunting beauty and serene landscapes found within these memorial sites. Discover unique histories that breathe life into each tombstone, and uncover the tales of famous residents who have found their final resting places in these hallowed grounds.
From ancient monastic settlements to grand cathedrals, Shinto shrines to intricate Gothic chapels, 'Cities of the Dead' reveals diverse burial practices and the intricate stories behind them. Unravel fascinating myths, experience the eerie legacy of grave-robbers, and learn about the spiritual significance of these sacred spaces.
Marvel at the breathtaking variety of cemeteries, which range from those with thousands of glowing lanterns to tranquil woodlands dotted with famous headstones and weeping angels. Travel the globe from London's iconic Highgate Cemetery, where luminaries like Karl Marx and Christina Rosetti rest, to Hawaii's picturesque Valley of the Temples, and Sydney's stunning Waverley Cemetery.
This book seamlessly invites you to reflect on life, death, and remembrance, illustrating that cemeteries are not just for the dead but also a sanctuary for the living. Designed for lovers of history, photography, and cultural exploration, 'Cities of the Dead' is an essential addition to any bookshelf.
Delivery information: We offer fast shipping across New Zealand so you can enjoy this captivating journey without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780711265783
Year: 2022
Publisher: Quarto UK
Description:
Discover the fascinating stories of the world's most beautiful cemeteries, featuring spectacular photography, unique histories and famous residents.
Cities of the Dead takes us on a tour of memorial sites, ranging from monastic settlements to grand cathedrals, Shinto shrines to Gothic chapels, tombs and crypts. Enjoy tales of myths and monsters, grave-robbers, pilgrimages, spiritual retreats, remembrance and community. Marvel in cemeteries with a hundred thousand to a handful of graves which feature famous headstones, weeping angels, ocean views, woodlands, thousands of glowing lanterns and a tomb of poets. From London's famous Highgate Cemetery, which houses famous names from Karl Marx to Malcolm McLaren, George Eliot to Christina Rosetti, to Hawaii's breathtaking Valley of the Temples, and Sydney's Waverley Cemetery, this book spans the globe to bring you the most fascinating, intriguing and evocative cemeteries across cultures and continents.
Together with evocative images, the stories behind these notable burial sites bring these sanctuaries to life, detailing the features that make them special, highlighting both similarities and differences between time periods, religions and cultures, and showing how cemeteries are about and for the living as much as the dead.
ISBN: 9780711265783
Year: 2022
Publisher: Quarto UK
Description:
Embark on an unforgettable journey with 'Cities of the Dead', a beautifully illustrated exploration of the world's most enchanting cemeteries. This remarkable book showcases spectacular photography that captures the haunting beauty and serene landscapes found within these memorial sites. Discover unique histories that breathe life into each tombstone, and uncover the tales of famous residents who have found their final resting places in these hallowed grounds.
From ancient monastic settlements to grand cathedrals, Shinto shrines to intricate Gothic chapels, 'Cities of the Dead' reveals diverse burial practices and the intricate stories behind them. Unravel fascinating myths, experience the eerie legacy of grave-robbers, and learn about the spiritual significance of these sacred spaces.
Marvel at the breathtaking variety of cemeteries, which range from those with thousands of glowing lanterns to tranquil woodlands dotted with famous headstones and weeping angels. Travel the globe from London's iconic Highgate Cemetery, where luminaries like Karl Marx and Christina Rosetti rest, to Hawaii's picturesque Valley of the Temples, and Sydney's stunning Waverley Cemetery.
This book seamlessly invites you to reflect on life, death, and remembrance, illustrating that cemeteries are not just for the dead but also a sanctuary for the living. Designed for lovers of history, photography, and cultural exploration, 'Cities of the Dead' is an essential addition to any bookshelf.
Delivery information: We offer fast shipping across New Zealand so you can enjoy this captivating journey without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780711265783
Year: 2022
Publisher: Quarto UK
Description:
Discover the fascinating stories of the world's most beautiful cemeteries, featuring spectacular photography, unique histories and famous residents.
Cities of the Dead takes us on a tour of memorial sites, ranging from monastic settlements to grand cathedrals, Shinto shrines to Gothic chapels, tombs and crypts. Enjoy tales of myths and monsters, grave-robbers, pilgrimages, spiritual retreats, remembrance and community. Marvel in cemeteries with a hundred thousand to a handful of graves which feature famous headstones, weeping angels, ocean views, woodlands, thousands of glowing lanterns and a tomb of poets. From London's famous Highgate Cemetery, which houses famous names from Karl Marx to Malcolm McLaren, George Eliot to Christina Rosetti, to Hawaii's breathtaking Valley of the Temples, and Sydney's Waverley Cemetery, this book spans the globe to bring you the most fascinating, intriguing and evocative cemeteries across cultures and continents.
Together with evocative images, the stories behind these notable burial sites bring these sanctuaries to life, detailing the features that make them special, highlighting both similarities and differences between time periods, religions and cultures, and showing how cemeteries are about and for the living as much as the dead.