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199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die Hardcover – October 3, 2017

by Loren Rhoads (Author)
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222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die
222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die
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A hauntingly beautiful travel guide to the world's most visited cemeteries, told through spectacular photography and their unique histories and residents.

More than 3.5 million tourists flock to Paris's Pere Lachaise cemetery each year. They are lured there, and to many cemeteries around the world, by a combination of natural beauty, ornate tombstones and crypts, notable residents, vivid history, and even wildlife. Many also visit Mount Koya cemetery in Japan, where 10,000 lanterns illuminate the forest setting, or  Oaxaca, Mexico to witness Day of the Dead fiestas. Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery has gorgeous night tours of the Southern Gothic tombstones under moss-covered trees that is one of the most popular draws of the city.
199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die features these unforgettable cemeteries, along with 196 more, seen in more than 300 photographs. In this bucket list of travel musts, author Loren Rhoads, who hosts the popular Cemetery Travel blog, details the history and features that make each destination unique. Throughout will be profiles of famous people buried there, striking memorials by noted artists, and unusual elements, such as the hand-carved wood grave markers in the Merry Cemetery in Romania.
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  1. Print length
    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Black Dog & Leventhal
  4. Publication date
    October 3, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    7.55 x 1.2 x 10.85 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    031643843X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0316438438
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Customers find the book provides interesting information on cemeteries around the world. They appreciate the beautiful pictures and descriptions. Readers describe it as a nice, well-crafted read that makes a good gift item.

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32 customers mention "History"32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's history and photos of cemeteries. They find the information interesting and appreciate the book's exploration of a part of life they don't often consider. The book provides an engaging look at a part of history that many people don't think about.

"...222 pages. Well written with a great slice of history for each cemetery...." Read more

"...That being said, this books is a gorgeous homage to cemeteries all over the world, with photos and details on the landscape and famous graves..." Read more

"...looks on my coffee table and I love the way it portrays these cemeteries as beautiful sanctuaries, while maintaining that slightly creepy feel..." Read more

"...list of cemeteries, but it's certainly an interesting collection of cemeteries from around the globe...." Read more

31 customers mention "Pictures"28 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pictures and descriptions. They find the pictures beautiful and well-designed. The book includes detailed photos of landscapes and famous graves. The pictures are all in color, and readers describe Japan as extensive, old, and ethereal.

"If you like Goth books and are into cemeteries, this fully pictured book will have you making a list of ones to see...." Read more

"...homage to cemeteries all over the world, with photos and details on the landscape and famous graves included...." Read more

"...supplied... Okunoin in Kyoasan Japan is extensive, old, and otherworldly ethereal but you'd be hard pressed to see that from the tiny photo...." Read more

"This is a beautiful book filled with pictures and history. All of the cemeteries include an email address for further inquiries...." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and engaging. They say the author did a good job putting it together and that it's a nice Gothic read.

"...The author did a wonderful job putting together a book you can read cover to cover or section by section. Filled with photos, a photo for each entry...." Read more

"...I'm enjoying reading all of the write-ups, and the photos are very nice...." Read more

"Love this, it’s an excellent coffee table book and it’s beautifully crafted with even more extraordinary content inside!" Read more

"I got this book for Christmas and it was such a nice read. Very interesting and informational. I piqued my curiosity in many things!" Read more

4 customers mention "Gift value"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the book as a gift. They say it's a beautiful item.

"...I’m glad I found this because it really was the perfect gift for my Dad!" Read more

"...Have purchased 2 copies for it makes a great gift. Arrived in good shape and in a reasonable time." Read more

"Beautiful book, great gift item" Read more

"Exactly what I ordered. Great gift for those who like to visit cemeteries." Read more

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I love the book especially for a Taphophile like me. I only gave it a 4 stars rating because there are some beautiful cemeteries in the state of Maryland, USA have been left out or were not listed or included but I still love the book. Never seen anything like it.
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  • S2B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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    This is an international version. Good quality
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  • koreamuscle
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good Goth Read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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    If you like Goth books and are into cemeteries, this fully pictured book will have you making a list of ones to see. I purchased the hardcover edition and it was worth it. The book is broken into sections- USA: which covers The North East ,The South ,The Midwest, The West, and the West Coast. Also covered is Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean. And lastly a section on Europe. 222 pages. Well written with a great slice of history for each cemetery. The author did a wonderful job putting together a book you can read cover to cover or section by section. Filled with photos, a photo for each entry. The book covers all nationalities, races and creeds.
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  • Summer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
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    It was a gift, she loved it!
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  • Kris
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022
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    I have been interested in cemeteries and photographing them for years. They tell so many stories and it's important to never forgot those laid to rest there. That being said, this books is a gorgeous homage to cemeteries all over the world, with photos and details on the landscape and famous graves included. Good for reference or even as a coffee table book.
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  • marxzed
    4.0 out of 5 stars Killer concept, title to die for, but a couple of near fatal flaws...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017
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    Firstly: way too US/North America centric, half the book, 100 sites, are dedicated to US and Canadian sites. While the European and Asian section does include a few of my favourites it fails to include enough of London's "Magnificent Seven" along with long list of war grave sites for non US combatants, Hong Kong gets short changed with only the former Happy Valley Cemetery (now Hong Kong Cemetery) listed but only the European graves given much ink and a photo. Japan's extensive and fascinating cemeteries get just 4 sites (plus Hiroshima Peace Park) - personally find it strange the omission of a few the two Nenbutsu-Ji sites in Arashiyama, Kyoto - the austere Adashino Nenbutsu-ji with it's 10,000+ statues that stand as a memorial to Kyoto's Heian era dead (at that time local Buddhist funerary traditions were for corpses to be simply abandoned on the slopes around Adashino) and the whimsical Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji where 1200+ rakan statues, hand carved by local amateur artists from Kyoto display Buddhas in all manner of humorous and whimsical manner (Elvis Buddha, Photographer Buddha, Tennis Player Buddha, Pug hugging Buddha etc)

    Secondly: A lot of the photographs are... well... lets not shy away from the fact... boring... Hong Kong Cemetery is spectacular in its expanse and its placement within a steep terraced hillside, it is like a massive Greek or Roman amphitheatre for the dead surrounded by ultra modern apartment towers of staggering hight, but you'd never guess that from the photo supplied... Okunoin in Kyoasan Japan is extensive, old, and otherworldly ethereal but you'd be hard pressed to see that from the tiny photo. Sadly it looked like the images took a back-row seat which is unfortunate as most of us will only travel vicariously to these places via books like these
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  • chastity
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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    I like cemetaries and there are a few i would like to visit and i will use this book as a guide.
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  • Burroughs Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cemeteries to See Before You Die
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023
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    This is a beautiful book filled with pictures and history. All of the cemeteries include an email address for further inquiries. It's a great coffee table book.
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  • CFox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly Beautiful!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
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    This book arrived early from the seller, bubble wrapped with care and love as though it was a precious gem... which it is!!!
    Beautiful pictures, most in color. A perfect coffee table book because the cemeteries are divided into locations so anyone can pick it up and easily find ones that they have already been to, or hope to get to.
    I love the way it looks on my coffee table and I love the way it portrays these cemeteries as beautiful sanctuaries, while maintaining that slightly creepy feel anyone who loves a graveyard craves ;)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Hauntingly Beautiful!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
    This book arrived early from the seller, bubble wrapped with care and love as though it was a precious gem... which it is!!!
    Beautiful pictures, most in color. A perfect coffee table book because the cemeteries are divided into locations so anyone can pick it up and easily find ones that they have already been to, or hope to get to.
    I love the way it looks on my coffee table and I love the way it portrays these cemeteries as beautiful sanctuaries, while maintaining that slightly creepy feel anyone who loves a graveyard craves ;)
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  • Nera
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2023
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    I’m not sure what it is, but the cover/back of the book looks like someone touched it with greasy fingers. Some shiny splotch areas all over it. Not a totally big deal though, they’re only visible when you tilt it in the light. Otherwise, the quality seems very nice. Heavy duty outside, nice thicker pages inside. Glad I was finally able to get my hands on a copy. My order with Chapters got lost in transit, and then it was always sold out after that.
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  • JJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any taphophile!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2024
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    Incredibly interesting - couldn't put it down.
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  • LadyPimpernel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eine echte Augenweide!
    Reviewed in Germany on December 15, 2023
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    Ein ganz wunderbares Buch, in das sichtlich viel Herzblut und Zeit gesteckt wurde. Sehr umfangreich, sehr schön gelayoutet und viele herrliche Fotos - könnte man fast schon als Reiseführer verwenden, wenn das Buch nicht so schwer wäre, weil so umfangreich. Wer sich für Friedhofskultur interessiert, ist mit diesem außergewöhnlichen Werk gut beraten. Es ist jeden Euro wert.
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  • Claudio
    4.0 out of 5 stars I luoghi della memoria
    Reviewed in Italy on March 7, 2021
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    L'idea di questo libro è meravigliosa, romantica in senso pieno, e da questo dipende il mio voto finale: è un bel libro, ben realizzato e ben prodotto, sensibile agli stimoli che provengono dal turismo cimiteriale.
    L'ossequio nei confronti di singole personalità autorevoli e di artisti può essere considerato un fatto di costume; ma l'aspetto esteriore di un cimitero, la disposizione delle tombe e i singoli monumenti, le sculture o i bassorilievi colpiscono in modo più netto la nostra immaginazione e la nostra percezione (storica, sociale, ecc.), e sono degli indicatori di prima importanza del percorso della specie umana.

    Questo libro ha un taglio prettamente Usa-centrico che lo condiziona assai; fin quasi alla metà è occupato da recensioni di cimiteri statunitensi.
    L'Europa è rappresentata, ed è rappresentata l'Italia, ma con dei vuoti: non ci sono il monumentale di Milano, il Verano di Roma, il cimitero di Firenze e il monumentale di Pisa, o la cripta dei Cappuccini di Napoli. Sono tutte gravi assenze, e non so immaginare quali possano essere quelle dell'est o del sud del mondo, che conosco male o per nulla.
    Mantengo tuttavia il mio giudizio positivo: semplicemente perché non siamo stati in grado, in questi ultimi anni, di produrre un libro sui cimiteri italiani che possa essere paragonato a questo, sia per cura che per intelligenza.
    Spero dunque che il suo meritato successo possa essere di stimolo o di esempio.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A percepção do homen nas diferentes culturas e sua relação com nosso destino final como humanos.
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 23, 2019
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    Uma obra bem construida com um overview sobre os mais relevantes cemitérios do mundo. Mas creio eu que ainda existam muitos outros a serem explorados. A autora de ênfase aos cemitérios americanos por se tratar de uma obra americana mas não deixou de contemplar cemitérios relevantes por países dos cinco continentes.
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