The Rapture of Death

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The Rapture of Death is a philosophical enquiry into the use of deathly imagery in contemporary art. It explores art and also literature, film and history to investigate why fear of death is an intrinsic part of life. This non fiction art book is a protracted, personal and an accessible essay into the meaning of mortal fear and its related symbols, myths, rhapsodies, warnings and curious obsessions.”

A book written by Prue Gibson and designed / printed by Boccalatte. On sale here.

Creepy Christmas Tree

Written by Valentina on . Posted in stuff, toys

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Creepy Christmas Tree by Christina Gordon. It features: “dead rats and double headed deer, spiders and decapitated angels, mummified bunnies and cats heads, actual sausage dogs and skulls with a snake and sad teddy bear.”

This is from last year but I just found it. Maybe we can take some inspiration for this year’s Christmas decorations!
Some other funny and wacky items can be found here.