Death's Showcase

Death's Showcase

Author: Ariella Azoulay

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780262511339

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An interdisciplinary exploration of the visual presence of death in contemporary culture.


The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death

The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death

Author: Corinne May Botz

Publisher: The Monacelli Press, LLC

Published: 2004-09-28

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1580931456

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The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death offers readers an extraordinary glimpse into the mind of a master criminal investigator. Frances Glessner Lee, a wealthy grandmother, founded the Department of Legal Medicine at Harvard in 1936 and was later appointed captain in the New Hampshire police. In the 1940s and 1950s she built dollhouse crime scenes based on real cases in order to train detectives to assess visual evidence. Still used in forensic training today, the eighteen Nutshell dioramas, on a scale of 1:12, display an astounding level of detail: pencils write, window shades move, whistles blow, and clues to the crimes are revealed to those who study the scenes carefully. Corinne May Botz's lush color photographs lure viewers into every crevice of Frances Lee's models and breathe life into these deadly miniatures, which present the dark side of domestic life, unveiling tales of prostitution, alcoholism, and adultery. The accompanying line drawings, specially prepared for this volume, highlight the noteworthy forensic evidence in each case. Botz's introductory essay, which draws on archival research and interviews with Lee's family and police colleagues, presents a captivating portrait of Lee.


ABC Death

ABC Death

Author: Shane Hawley

Publisher: SCB Distributors

Published: 2023-03-27

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 1943735646

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ABC Death is a hilarious, educational picture book for folks of all ages. Written by Shane Hawley with intricate cartoon illustrations by Joel Erkkinen, ABC Death takes you on a journey through the alphabet of animals that can kill you, especially if you make poor life choices. From vengeful dolphins to toxic newts, you'll never see the alphabet the same way again. Full of fun, grisly facts for the inquisitive child and wry humor for all readers, ABC Death is a macabre treat for children and adults alike.


Faces of Death

Faces of Death

Author: Monty

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2018-06-06

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1532050674

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The plot thickens as Jill and her friends must collect evidence in order to reveal the true concept behind the mystery of the Faces of Death murders, which will put a spin on things as the mystery unfolds.


Whispers of Wisdom

Whispers of Wisdom

Author: Dr. Vidhu P. Nair

Publisher: OrangeBooks Publication

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13:

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In his first book, he's inviting you to join him on a unique journey, as he spills the beans (or should we say, coffee beans? - well, literally too.) on the vital principles that have steered his course – a voyage that began with a spark of curiosity in technology and led him to the creation of soul-stirring content that has touched lives across continents.


Postmortem

Postmortem

Author: Stefan Timmermans

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2007-04-15

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 0226803996

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As elected coroners were replaced by medical examiners with scientific training, the American public became fascinated with their work. From the grisly investigations showcased on highly rated television shows like CSI to the bestselling mysteries that revolve around forensic science, medical examiners have never been so visible--or compelling. They, and they alone, solve the riddle of suspicious death and the existential questions that come with it. Why did someone die? Could it have been prevented? Should someone be held accountable? What are the implications of ruling a death a suicide, a homicide, or an accident? Can medical examiners unmask the perfect crime? Postmortem goes deep inside the world of medical examiners to uncover the intricate web of social, legal, and moral issues in which they operate. Stefan Timmermans spent years in a medical examiner's office following cases, interviewing examiners, and watching autopsies. While he relates fascinating cases here, he is also more broadly interested in the cultural authority and responsibilities that come with being a medical examiner. How medical examiners speak to the living on behalf of the dead is Timmermans's subject, revealed here in the day-to-day lives of the examiners themselves. "Postmortem is a wake-up call to forensic pathology. . . .This book should be viewed as provocative, rather than threatening, and should be a stimulus for important discussions and action by the forensic pathology community."--Journal of the American Medical Association


A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

Author: Lucas Hnath

Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Published: 2014-08-25

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 0822229935

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Tonight, Walt is going to read you a screenplay he wrote. It's about his last days on earth. It's about a city he's going to build that's going to change the world. And it's about his brother. It's about everyone who loves him so much, and it's about how sad they're going to be when he's gone. Right? I mean, how can they live without him? How can anyone live without him?


The Deaths of Seneca

The Deaths of Seneca

Author: James Ker

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 0199959692

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The forced suicide of Seneca, former adviser to Nero, is one of the most tortured death scenes from classical antiquity. Here, James Ker offers a comprehensive cultural history of Seneca's death scene, situating it in the Roman imagination and tracing its many subsequent interpretations.


Necromance

Necromance

Author: Leilah Wendell

Publisher: Westgate Co

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780944087152

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Death has many faces, but very rarely is Life's most faithful muse exposed for It's seductiveness, compassion, and contemplative nature. Most mortals still tend to view Death as 'the King of Terrors'. Perhaps it's simply that artists can tap into a deeper well of understanding, or that as their muse, Death can impart a more gentle mien allowing the artist to share with brush, pen and stone, what he or she sees with the world at large. This brand new volume aims to showcase over 115 evocative portraits of Death by several artists, sculptors and photographers. Some may be familiar, others have never been published prior to this project, and many were created especially for the Westgate Museum Collection. Herein we see Death not just as consoler and confidant, but also as friend, and even lover to those willing to see with the same eyes as those He has inspired. Hardcover Signed First Edition. 60 full colour plates/54 black-and-white.