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The Little Book of Death
A book about death, burial rites and afterlife beliefs around the world.
The Little Book of Death is a 128-page book about death and the afterlife, covering burial rites and beliefs from Norse Valhalla to Tibet's sky burials.
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- Paperback, 128 pages
- 5 repeating illustrations throughout
- Measures 105 x 149 x 12 mm
- Written by Astrid Carvel
- Published by Octopus Publishing Group
About this piece
Death has fascinated people for thousands of years, and this book about death and the afterlife follows that curiosity from the Palaeolithic era to the twenty-first century. It suits anyone who loves myths, folklore or the rituals that mark the end of life.
Written by Astrid Carvel and published by Octopus Publishing Group, this 128-page paperback has 5 repeating illustrations throughout. Inside you'll find death in mythology, literature and poetry, plus burial practices from around the world. From the Norse belief in Valhalla to the sky burials of Tibet, it explores what death means to different cultures. It measures 105 x 149 x 12 mm.
Curious readers will find plenty here. It makes a thoughtful gift for a friend who loves history or folklore. Pick up The Little Book of Death and start exploring how cultures across history have understood the end of life.
Great for: history readers, folklore lovers, mythology fans, people curious about the afterlife.
Find it in: Spiritual Books
What's in the box
- 1 paperback book, 128 pages
Details
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Contents | 128 pages, 5 repeating illustrations throughout |
| Size | 105 x 149 x 12 mm |
| Author | Astrid Carvel |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Published | 11 Jun 2026 |
| ISBN | 9781837998050 |
| Subjects | Ancient religions & mythologies, folklore, myths & legends, the afterlife, reincarnation & past lives, gift books |
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How many pages does The Little Book of Death have?
It has 128 pages, with 5 repeating illustrations throughout.
What is the book about?
It looks at death and the afterlife in mythology, literature, poetry and burial practices, from the Norse belief in Valhalla to the sky burials of Tibet.
What size is it?
It measures 105 x 149 x 12 mm, and it is a paperback.
When will the the little book of death arrive?
It leaves within 0 to 2 working days and goes by Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2 to 3 working days). The exact window is shown above for the moment you're ordering.