Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us Hardcover – April 14, 2015

I admit, Paul Koudounaris' books are pricey - but SO worth the money.All books are bound well, nice, thick stock paper and beautiful, absolutely beautiful, photos. True, the subject can be a bit off-putting, but if someone thought that would they buy the books anyway?What I appreciate most about his books, and this one as well, is that he treats the subject and subject matter with dignity. He doesn't make it a joke or an "off fascination", no macabre off-putting humour... He doles out the information as a professional and packs the book full of amazing photos.I appreciated the chapters on death in Indonesia and the Philippine as they are not normally highlighted in books as these so I learned something new. Some of the info and photos were duplicates from his other books, but I still think it was worth the purchase.

At first I was a bit put off by the rather bland looking cover, thinking this may be just a knock-off to keep the money coming. I was very happily incorrect - the book itself is absolutely gorgeous, with a shiny, satin-like cloth cover printed with gold foil lettering. This addition to Mr. Koundounaris' amazing previous offerings is, believe me, BETTER and more morbidly gorgeous than his other works. Don't hesitate to purchase this amazing photographic journey into the world of death's memorials, with a great deal of interesting and informative text to accompany the stunning pictures. Plus, the entire concept is treated with dignity and utmost respect - no gore or dismal, bleak photos of abandoned cemeteries. A truly breathtaking walk through histories attempts to memorialize the otherwise forgotten dead..."As You Are, They Were. As They Are, You Will Be."

This is a gorgeous book. The photos are so high quality I can spend hours just flipping through pages looking at them. The stories are fascinating, and the authors voice shows through in his narration style throughout the book.Wonderful for the morbidly inclined.

This is book is impressive. Just like the other two titles of Koudounaris in the same area, the photographs displayed are breath taking. This book is larger in trimming dimenssions than previous titles, however, there is less word count on this one. I believe images have a main role on this title, and they serve the propose.I found a great interest in relating the European traditions previously displayed to similar practices in other parts of the globe. This book is beautiful, design was right on point and the visuals aspects are just one of a kind. I am still intested in learning more about the topic.

Excellent for answering questions, author is extremely knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor and respect.

A wonderful book, which goes into the cultural influences and attitudes toward death. From the Hanging Coffins of Indonesia to the Chapel of Bones in Evora.

This is amazing- I don’t imagine the cover will hold up well- but the images inside will inspire you- will haunt you- will make you think about your life- and those before us. Now we are disappearing into dust- but what if those before us- I have only just received the book- it’s amazing-

Coffee Table Book? Scholarly, Textbook? Amazingly it can be BOTH!Koudounaris has this subject so well showcased in his 3rd book. Very VERY nice. Aesthetically, the cover is a very exquisite blue shiny fabric - silk like. He has such a great way of photographing the subjects. Disarmingly beautiful and respectful of the subjects. He obviously knows the subject matter and history, has done impeccable research. Kudos Mr. K.