Beyond the Dark Veil : Post Mortem and Mourning Photography from the Thanatos Archive by Jacqueline Ann Bunge Barger and Jack Mord (2014, Hardcover)

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PublisherLast Gasp of SAN Francisco
ISBN-10086719796X
ISBN-139780867197969
eBay Product ID (ePID)23038650430

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Book TitleBeyond the Dark Veil : Post Mortem and Mourning Photography from the Thanatos Archive
Number of Pages202 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicDeath & Dying, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections, Subjects & Themes / Historical, Photoessays & Documentaries
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Photography
AuthorJacqueline Ann Bunge Barger, Jack Mord
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight30.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width7 in

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Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal779.93939
SynopsisA collection of mourning photography offering a fascinating glimpse into Victorian funeral traditions., A compilation of 194 extraordinary and haunting photographs and related ephemera which document the practise of death and mourning photography in the Victorian era and early 20th century. There are hand coloured photographs, albumen prints, ambrotypes, cabinet cards, carte de viste, daguerreotypes, gelatine silver prints, opaltypes and postcards, all showing different examples of mourning photography. These are supplanted with original newspaper articles, funeral notices and memorial cards, all offering a fascinating insight into the grieving practises of the past., Beyond the Dark Veil: Post Mortem and Mourning Photography from The Thanatos Archive is a compilation of more than 120 extraordinary and haunting photographs and related ephemera documenting the practice of death and mourning photography in the Victorian Era and early twentieth century. Supplemented with original newspaper articles, clippings, funeral notices, memorial ephemera and more, the collection will take us on a journey through a fascinating, moving, and melancholically beautiful part of our past. The images in Beyond the Dark Veil speak to us: they speak of love, loss, lives cut short, brave final hours, shattered families, and the depths of the human spirit.Contains 194 images of hand-colored photographs, albumen prints, ambrotypes, cabinet cards, carte de viste, daguerreotypes, gelatin silver prints, opaltypes, real photo postcards, stereoviews, tintypes, and supplementary articles and related ephemera.Contributors include: Adam Arenson I, Jacqueline Ann Bunge Barger, Alex Jackson, Bess Lovejoy, Marion Peck, Joanna Roche, and Joe Smoke.ABOUT THE ARCHIVE:Located in Woodinville, Washington, The Thanatos Archive houses an extensive collection of early post-mortem, memorial, and mourning photographs dating as far back as the 1840s. The online version of the archive, hosted at Thanatos.net since 2002, offers a searchable database of over 2,300 scanned images, with scans of new acquisitions being added on a regular basis. In addition to the main online archive, hundreds of additional images and material can be found in the community discussion forum, including hi-resolution enlargements, genealogical information, and more., Beyond the Dark Veil: Post Mortem and Mourning Photography from The Thanatos Archive is a compilation of more than 120 extraordinary and haunting photographs and related ephemera documenting the practice of death and mourning photography in the Victorian Era and early twentieth century. Supplemented with original newspaper articles, clippings, funeral notices, memorial ephemera and more, the collection will take us on a journey through a fascinating, moving, and melancholically beautiful part of our past. The images in Beyond the Dark Veil speak to us: they speak of love, loss, lives cut short, brave final hours, shattered families, and the depths of the human spirit. Contains 194 images of hand-colored photographs, albumen prints, ambrotypes, cabinet cards, carte de viste, daguerreotypes, gelatin silver prints, opaltypes, real photo postcards, stereoviews, tintypes, and supplementary articles and related ephemera. Contributors include: Adam Arenson I, Jacqueline Ann Bunge Barger, Alex Jackson, Bess Lovejoy, Marion Peck, Joanna Roche, and Joe Smoke. ABOUT THE ARCHIVE: Located in Woodinville, Washington, The Thanatos Archive houses an extensive collection of early post-mortem, memorial, and mourning photographs dating as far back as the 1840s. The online version of the archive, hosted at Thanatos.net since 2002, offers a searchable database of over 2,300 scanned images, with scans of new acquisitions being added on a regular basis. In addition to the main online archive, hundreds of additional images and material can be found in the community discussion forum, including hi-resolution enlargements, genealogical information, and more.
LC Classification NumberTR820.5

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  • Hauntingly Beautiful

    This is the most hauntingly beautiful book, ever. Absolutely gorgeous photos, intriguing captions and stories behind them. The book itself is equally stunning. One of my most cherished purchases to date. I highly recommend this treasure to anyone interested in the art of Victorian Mourning.

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  • Amazing!!

    Amazing book. It has good background information on the subject and some interesting stories behind the photographs. Very informative and beautifully put together. I just love it!

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  • A Lovely Book to add to Your Collection.

    This book is more pictures than text. Many of the photos are explained and in some instances, named. The over all quality is excellent. This book is a fine addition to anyone collection.

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  • An insight into Victorian life.

    This is a fascinating look into one of the practices of Victorian life. It is a really beautiful book. It shows how much family cared about each other, as the pictures will tell. I really enjoyed it.

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  • Enchanting & creepy

    Beautifully eerie photographs. Lovely antique-looking cover. Perhaps the best book I have come across on post-mortem/mourning photography. Highly recommend.

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  • Absolutely stunning!

    Extremely pleased with this beautiful and high quality book. Each page has respectful post mortem photographs. Lots of good educational information on Victorian death culture.

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  • Beautifully dark and stunning

    If you’re interested in how death was memorialized and post mortem photography at it’s height of popularity, then this book is for you. The pictures are stunning with captions and descriptions in between sections.

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  • Great Book

    I plan on using this as a conversation piece/coffee table book.

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    This book is fascinating!

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  • Awesome book

    Great book with beautiful cover and amazing photos.

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