sleeping beauty: memorial photography in america
first edition, second printing, 1990.
utilized during mourning periods, postmortem photography represented an intimately somber practice. loved ones' bodies were often arranged to appear lifelike, either in portraits or within a coffin. this poignant tradition has faded from western society, coinciding with a broader cultural shift away from confronting and openly acknowledging death. this collection of postmortem photographs is selected from the burns archive, which stands as one of the most extensive collections of early medical photographs.
altadena, california: twelve trees press. ISBN: 0942642325. hardcover. book condition: near fine. jacket condition: shelfwear throughout. very good. Item #196
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