--- product_id: 53115568 title: "Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us" price: "€ 184.84" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/53115568-memento-mori-the-dead-among-us store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Vibrant, artful presentation Comprehensive cultural insights Stunning color photography Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us **Price:** € 184.84 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💀✨ Where life meets death in breathtaking color and culture ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us - **How much does it cost?** € 184.84 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/53115568-memento-mori-the-dead-among-us) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Deep-Dive:** Explores unique global rituals blending life and death with sensitivity - • **Globally Acclaimed:** 4.8-star rating from 227 readers who cherish its beauty and insight - • **Visual Masterpiece:** Glorious color photos that bring sacred sites and traditions to life - • **Collector’s Pride:** Cobalt blue satin cover with striking orange accents for standout shelf appeal - • **Accessible & Engaging:** Balanced text-to-image ratio for immersive yet approachable reading ## Overview Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us is a visually stunning art book by Paul Koudounaris, showcasing extraordinary sacred sites and death rituals worldwide through vibrant photography and insightful commentary. With a luxurious cobalt blue satin cover and a respectful, engaging narrative, it invites readers to rethink the boundaries between life and death, making it a must-have for art lovers and cultural explorers alike. ## Description Memento Mori takes the reader on a ghoulish but beautiful tour of some of the world’s more unusual sacred sites and traditions, in which human remains are displayed for the benefit of the living. From burial caves in Indonesia festooned with bones, to skulls smoking cigarettes, wearing beanie hats and sunglasses, and decorated with garlands of flowers in South America, Paul Koudounaris ventures beyond the grave to find messages of hope and salvation. His glorious colour photographs and informed commentaries reveal that in many places, the realms of the living and the dead are nowhere near so distinct as contemporary Western society would have us believe. Review: I cannot recommend this book enough - I cannot recommend this book enough, it's one of the most beautiful in my collection. The product photos do not it justice, the cobalt blue satin cover with orange accent alone make it piece I want to so proudly display in its own right. The content is dealt with with the same sensitivity, respect and admiration which we've come to expect from Paul, and as always, the photography is truly stunning. It's not as text heavy as The Empire of Death, and far improved on in terms of size and scale from Heavenly Bodies. An exquisite, comprehensive and inspiring art book that is a true celebration of the relationship between life and death, in all its technicolor beauty. Review: Fantastic book with amazing photos - What a fabulous book. Beautifully bound with stunning photos inside. Anyone interested in how other nationalities treat death and dying this book is for you. ## Features - Thames Hudson ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 4,091,714 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3,537 in Photo Essays (Books) 4,414 in Cultural Studies 17,010 in Anthropology & Sociology Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 227 Reviews | ## Images ![Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61j4KBaP1VL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot recommend this book enough *by J***A on 16 March 2015* I cannot recommend this book enough, it's one of the most beautiful in my collection. The product photos do not it justice, the cobalt blue satin cover with orange accent alone make it piece I want to so proudly display in its own right. The content is dealt with with the same sensitivity, respect and admiration which we've come to expect from Paul, and as always, the photography is truly stunning. It's not as text heavy as The Empire of Death, and far improved on in terms of size and scale from Heavenly Bodies. An exquisite, comprehensive and inspiring art book that is a true celebration of the relationship between life and death, in all its technicolor beauty. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic book with amazing photos *by L***E on 2 October 2023* What a fabulous book. Beautifully bound with stunning photos inside. Anyone interested in how other nationalities treat death and dying this book is for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks and reads amazing! *by A***R on 6 December 2022* Truly love this book. The photography inside is gorgeous and it’s so informative, offering a unique perspective on death and dying that we don’t talk about much around here --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/53115568-memento-mori-the-dead-among-us](https://www.desertcart.it/products/53115568-memento-mori-the-dead-among-us) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*