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Beyond the Dark Veil: Post Mortem & Mourning Photography from The Thanatos Archive,New
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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 handcolored 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 postmortem, 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 hiresolution enlargements, genealogical information, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Beyond the Dark Veil' about? A: 'Beyond the Dark Veil' is a collection of over 120 photographs and ephemera focused on death and mourning photography from the Victorian Era and early twentieth century, exploring themes of love, loss, and the human spirit.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jack Mord.
- Q: What type of images are included in the book? A: The book features 194 images, including hand-colored photographs, albumen prints, ambrotypes, cabinet cards, carte de viste, daguerreotypes, gelatin silver prints, opaltypes, real photo postcards, stereoviews, and tintypes.
- Q: When was 'Beyond the Dark Veil' published? A: 'Beyond the Dark Veil' was published on December 15, 2014.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Beyond the Dark Veil' contains 200 pages.
- Q: What kind of supplementary content is included in the book? A: The book includes original newspaper articles, clippings, funeral notices, and other related ephemera.
- Q: Is 'Beyond the Dark Veil' suitable for historical research? A: Yes, this book provides valuable insights and visual documentation for those interested in the history of mourning practices and photography.
- Q: Are there contributions from multiple authors? A: Yes, the book includes contributions from several authors, including Adam Arenson I, Jacqueline Ann Bunge Barger, Alex Jackson, Bess Lovejoy, Marion Peck, Joanna Roche, and Joe Smoke.
- Q: Where is The Thanatos Archive located? A: The Thanatos Archive is located in Woodinville, Washington, and hosts an extensive collection of early post-mortem and mourning photographs.