Death: A history of man's obsessions and fears [Hardcover]

Robert Wilkins (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble; 6th edition (1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760700370
• ISBN-13: 978-0760700372
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,791,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Dead Good Compilation, December 2, 2006

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The Comtesse DeSpair (http://asylumeclectica.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Death: A history of man's obsessions and fears (Hardcover)

This book covers a broad range of obscure topics ranging from being buried alive to methods of embalming to rigor mortis. Filled with bizarre images, this one is a fascinating read from start to finish.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Originally Published as The Bedside Book of Death, February 6, 2002

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Poop Snoot's Mom (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Death: A history of man's obsessions and fears (Hardcover)

You won't feel "morbid" reading this! The writter makes the reader feel very comfortable, no stress-Just History. (And a lot of if) I enjoyed this book so much I bought another copy so my friends could read it and I wouldn't miss mine. Where to start....The writter begins with Buried Alive, goes over Body Snatchers,Mummification,Embalming,Cremation,Tombs,Suicide and the Fears of Planning your Own Funeral.
He surely puts the FUN back in Funeral, using humar where appropriate. You will absolutely feel more comfortable thinking about death and funerals after reading this fasinating book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read, fear not!, October 25, 2002

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D. Klevorn (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Death: A history of man's obsessions and fears (Hardcover)

This is the best book about death ever written. Not morbid, very natural yet factual! Give it as a gift! Originally it was published as The Bedside Book of Death..a much cuter name. This is a great book to start on in Death readings, and a good one for the younger set to help them understand, I mean, you know the teen set that thinks they'll live forever.