Nov 1, 1990 · A coffee table book that contains memorial photography in chronological order from 1840 to 1930, Sleeping Beauty: Memorial Photography in America is a fascinating book for anyone interested in early photography, 19th century history or ever-changing American attitudes toward death and dying.

The photographs in Jeffrey Silverthorne’s new book Morgue, were made in 1972 and 1973, at the state morgue of Rhode Island. The 22 large-format photographs of corpses are intimate but discreet.

Dec 4, 2014 · 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.

What Remains is a 2003 photography book by Sally Mann. The book is published by Bullfinch Press and contains 132 images on the subject of death, including photographs of decomposing bodies. [2]

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Oct 20, 2014 · While the tradition faded by the turn of the 20th century, certain corners of the world continue to photograph their dead. Numerous books about post-mortem photography—including the recent book, Beyond the Dark Veil, from Seattle photography archive Thanatos Archive—prove that fascination with the subject is alive and well.

Dec 31, 2014 · One of the most, if not the most important pieces of evidence in the JFK assassination; the autopsy photographs. They were not published until 1988. In the 3rd edition of David Lifton’s book, Best Evidence. Specifically, the Black and Whites [Numbers 1-18]. The Color photos [Numbers 26-45] were released in 1993, by Robert Groden.

Oct 1, 2010 · Written by a genealogist and an admitted cemetery addict, the book of photos and text addresses a specialized area of genealogical research that can yield a wealth of historical and ancestral information.