Skulls

Name: Skulls
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781786276513
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Portraits of the Dead and the Stories They Tell

By Paul Gambino

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Skulls by Paul Gambino provides a fascinating exploration of the historical and cultural significance of human skulls. The book offers a compelling look at how skulls have been used in art, religion, and various cultures throughout history, presenting a rich collection of intriguing stories and beautiful photographs. It's a captivating journey into the symbolism and legacy of this iconic human artefact.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the macabre and the history of human remains, as it delves into a vast collection of skulls from around the world. It could appeal to you if you're intrigued by the symbolism of skulls in different cultures and the unique stories behind individual specimens.

Skulls

An eerie and fascinating book featuring portraits of over 180 skulls and the stories behind them from the bestselling author of Morbid Curiosities.

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Take an eerie journey through history as you meet over 180 human skulls and discover the stories behind them.

It is said that the skull is the only human body part that is as powerful dead as it was when living. Skulls is made up of a series of short illustrated stories laced with fascinating facts, historical and medical references, and compelling anecdotes.

The testimonials of thirty-plus skull collectors reveal what is known of—or speculated about—the often gruesome history of the skulls, as well as how they were acquired and what makes them so highly prized.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786276513

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference History & Military Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction Paul Gambino

About the Author

Paul Gambino has been an avid collector of the macabre for over 20 years and owns an extensive collection of nineteenth-century memorial photographs. His two decades of collecting have gained him access to some of the world s most elite collectors of the macabre.

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