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Summary: Sick, morbid and lots of fun!
Review: "The Big Book of Death," the second in Paradox Press's "Big Book of" series, is a fascinating, disturbing treatment of the subject we simultaneously fear and can't get enough of: death. With sections on pointless deaths, capital punishment, famous cemeteries, and lots of other aspects of the big D, it's an interesting and informative book. The artwork, by a multitude of comic artists, is also excellent.It may be a comic, but this book is definitely not for kids. If you're a grownup with a fascination for death and a slightly morbid sense of humor, though, check it out!
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Summary: Sick, morbid and lots of fun!
Review: "The Big Book of Death," the second in Paradox Press's "Big Book of" series, is a fascinating, disturbing treatment of the subject we simultaneously fear and can't get enough of: death. With sections on pointless deaths, capital punishment, famous cemeteries, and lots of other aspects of the big D, it's an interesting and informative book. The artwork, by a multitude of comic artists, is also excellent.
It may be a comic, but this book is definitely not for kids. If you're a grownup with a fascination for death and a slightly morbid sense of humor, though, check it out!
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Summary: Disgusting, Hysterical, and Wickedly Weird
Review: In the Big Book of Death, for all of you who are just too curious about the Final Chapter, you will find some extremely informative stories, descriptions, and most of all, FACTS about Dying and Death. You can look forward to learning about methods of Death/Execution, a whole chapter on Weird/Bizarre Deaths, and information regarding cemetaries, Necrophelia, Last Words, and Suicide (and these are but few of the chapters!) I highly recommend the Big Book of Death not just for the facts, but also for the artwork, and the humorous way in which the authors view and portray Death. So, for all you people wondering about what Death is about, The Big Book of Death is for you.
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Summary: 7 Years of Radio, Illustrated by 67 Great Artists
Review: The Big Book of Death is based on seven years' worth of "News of the Dead" features from my New York City-area radio show on WFMU-FM. Topics include methods of death, methods of dealing with dead bodies, tours of famous cemeteries around the world, weird deaths, near-death experiences, and more, all told in a destinctive, cynical voice and illustrated by 67 of the greatest comics artists in the world. I spent two years researching and writing this "comic book;" there's a massive bibliography for people who want to learn more. In his introduction, Luc Sante says: "What Elisabeth Kuber-Ross is to denial and acceptance, Bronwyn is to the informed chuckle, the clear-eyed stare, the knowing chill." I think that's pretty cool. I hope you'll read and enjoy The Big Book of Death
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Summary: When You Gotta Go...
Review: This is another great Big Book from Paradox Press! It provides an interesting look at death. It examines every aspect, from famous graveyards, methods of disposal, beliefs of different cultures, etc. Very helpful as well! As French philosopher Michel de Montaigne is quoted in this volume: "Our fear of pain is natural, but not our fear of death."
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Summary: When You Gotta Go...
Review: This is another great Big Book from Paradox Press! It provides an interesting look at death. It examines every aspect, from famous graveyards, methods of disposal, beliefs of different cultures, etc. Very helpful as well! As French philosopher Michel de Montaigne is quoted in this volume: "Our fear of pain is natural, but not our fear of death."
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