Customer Reviews

The Living Dead: Inside the Palermo Crypt

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What an incredible find with this book! Pictures are nothing short of amazing and the respect and dignity of the subjects is well preserved. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the Palermo Crypts or is just interested in the general subject. You really can not go wrong with this book.

I bought this book misunderstanding what it was. It is the creepiest, most haunting book I have ever seen. When I first opened the package and began looking, I felt terrible. . . like I was looking at people's most intimate secrets. I mean, these are dead people on display. Who wants to be looked at like that. I felt so rude. And yet. . . I could not discard the book. It is clearly also very moving, and is also a book of clear artistry. So, if you have a strong stomach, along with compassion for these people (especially the room of children dead for centuries!), look at this book. Otherwise, maybe best to not get. I give it 5 stars for artistry, but that doesn't equate a recommendation!

Great reference photos, really well done. If you aren't squeamish about looking at dead things then you will find the beauty in these pictures. Great for artists and historians alike.