An illustrated guide to the most wondrous - and downright spooky - homes of the dead. Here, we journey through the mythological afterlives of ancient civilizations and explore spiritual celebrations throughout the ages-all with a healthy splash of joie de vivre and not a hint of gloom.
Wander through labyrinths of bone and stone, dive into sunken cemeteries and uncover the sacred sites of long-lost legends. Along the way, join in heartfelt traditions from around the globe that joyfully reunite the living with the lost.
From Mexico's vibrant Day of the Dead to the Pirate Cemetery of Saint-Pierre and the shadowy depths of Hades, embark on a thrilling adventure through folklore, mythology and cultural practices that reveal the beauty and mystery of the afterlife.
This tour is designed for brave spirits aged 7 and up-but anyone with a curious heart is welcome on this eerily entertaining, otherworldly journey.
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An illustrated guide to the celebrations, customs and ancient mythologies of the afterlife.
Sam Fern (Author) Sam Fern grew up in a handful of quiet English villages, then went off to London for something to do. Inspired by anything fantastical, Sam's stories have been published in a number of literary magazines.
Rômolo DHipólito (Illustrator) Born in Foz do Iguaçu (1983), Rômolo D'Hipólito is an artist and illustrator holding a bachelor's degree in graphic design since 2006. Professionally, he works for publishing houses, newspapers, advertising agencies, and commissioned art projects. Artistically, he works with different supports, including painting, sculpture, prints, comics, animation, and digital media. His works have already been recognised and awarded by Folha de S. Paulo, Anima Mundi Festival, Society for News Design (NY), ÑH (Spain), Ibero-America Ilustra (Mexico). In 2019, he received a special mention award at the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition (Shanghai) and one of his works became part of the collection of the Rio Art Museum (MAR).
