Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us

I admit, Paul Koudounaris' books are pricey - but SO worth the money.All books are bound well, nice, thick stock paper and beautiful, absolutely beautiful, photos. True, the subject can be a bit off-putting, but if someone thought that would they buy the books anyway?What I appreciate most about his books, and this one as well, is that he treats the subject and subject matter with dignity. He doesn't make it a joke or an "off fascination", no macabre off-putting humour... He doles out the information as a professional and packs the book full of amazing photos.I appreciated the chapters on death in Indonesia and the Philippine as they are not normally highlighted in books as these so I learned something new. Some of the info and photos were duplicates from his other books, but I still think it was worth the purchase.

It's ok. It's big and an odd size. The flowery-scripty font makes it difficult to read and the way it's laid out is awkward. Giant page-filling font with small photos on one spread and several photos with a different font on the next. Looks pretty - nicely bound, good paper - but it's still just not worth the price.

At first I was a bit put off by the rather bland looking cover, thinking this may be just a knock-off to keep the money coming. I was very happily incorrect - the book itself is absolutely gorgeous, with a shiny, satin-like cloth cover printed with gold foil lettering. This addition to Mr. Koundounaris' amazing previous offerings is, believe me, BETTER and more morbidly gorgeous than his other works. Don't hesitate to purchase this amazing photographic journey into the world of death's memorials, with a great deal of interesting and informative text to accompany the stunning pictures. Plus, the entire concept is treated with dignity and utmost respect - no gore or dismal, bleak photos of abandoned cemeteries. A truly breathtaking walk through histories attempts to memorialize the otherwise forgotten dead..."As You Are, They Were. As They Are, You Will Be."

Coffee Table Book? Scholarly, Textbook? Amazingly it can be BOTH!Koudounaris has this subject so well showcased in his 3rd book. Very VERY nice. Aesthetically, the cover is a very exquisite blue shiny fabric - silk like. He has such a great way of photographing the subjects. Disarmingly beautiful and respectful of the subjects. He obviously knows the subject matter and history, has done impeccable research. Kudos Mr. K.

This is book is impressive. Just like the other two titles of Koudounaris in the same area, the photographs displayed are breath taking. This book is larger in trimming dimenssions than previous titles, however, there is less word count on this one. I believe images have a main role on this title, and they serve the propose.I found a great interest in relating the European traditions previously displayed to similar practices in other parts of the globe. This book is beautiful, design was right on point and the visuals aspects are just one of a kind. I am still intested in learning more about the topic.

This is my third book by Paul Koudounaris, and he does not disappoint (as long as you're into mummies, skeletons, burial customs, etc.). So many fascinating insights into cultures that are foreign to me; fantastic pictures; I can't find anything I don't like about this book.

The book was much bigger than I expected (I didn't pay attention to the size dimensions) and the cover is well made! Can't wait to begin reading!

I picked this up on a whim after Caitlin Doughty showed it on her 'Ask a Mortician' channel. I will say I'm very happy, and quite impressed. I love unique coffee table books. This goes great along side my Codex Seraphinianus.

Fabulous book cover and font.Fascinating subjectWorth the price

I'd preordered this book after reading the others by the same author and was not disappointed. Gorgeous images, well presented, and fascinating to read.

I got this for christmas 201 and it has brilliant photos and is very informative.

I saw Dr Koudounaris at the Bramstoker film festival during several lectures on the dead, mummies, demons and cats - fantastic I do hope he comes along next year. This book I bought along with Heavenly Bodies - it's a large book very colourful pictures with lots of fascinating stories I am going to enjoy reading this.

Bought as a present and they were delighted. A beautiful book.