Morbid Curiosities
Collections of the Uncommon and the Bizarre
$49.50
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2016
Summary
A fascinating insight into the strange world of collectors of the macabre, Morbid Curiosities features 18 unique collections and an extensive interview with each collector, explaining how and why they collect, and showcasing the most remarkable pieces from each collection.
The collections include skulls, mummified body parts, taxidermy, occult objects and various carnival, and side-show and criminal ephemera. Detailed captions tell the curious stories behind each object, many of which…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780678665 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1780678665 |
| Author: | Paul Gambino |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Laurence King Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2016 |
| Weight: | 794g |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 374mm x 188mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Paul Gambino
Paul Gambino has been an avid collector of the macabre for over 20 years and owns an extensive collection of nineteenth-century memorial photographs. His two decades of collecting have gained him access to some of the world s most elite collectors of the macabre.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.