Curious Coffins and Riveting Rituals

Curious Coffins and Riveting RitualsDiscover the worlds 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:

and follow-along illustrations to help you create more than 20 beautiful friendship bracelets

coworker or office party gifts

from health and IQ to stable jobs and relationships

Each quote touches on an aspect of writing

and contributions from a wide range of luminous voices in art

and caretakers of kids ages 2+

Kids wouldn’t want it any other way

Marion Mahony Griffin passed the architectural licensure exam in 1898 and created exquisite drawings that buoyed the reputation of Frank Lloyd Wright

Garden admirers and nature enthusiasts

and spirit of the South of France into a never-before-seen collection of recipes

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Every left-hand page features a Truth prompt