Gardens of Remembrance – Tome 2

{ From the introduction of Tome 2 }

“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” This quote –attributed to novelist Mark Twain– is more than applicable to Tome 2 of the Gardens of Remembrance series. As this is a self-published one-man-project I can whole-heartedly say that volume 2 is a continuation and improvement to where part 1 ended.

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{ Shelley | Etsy }

Similarly to the previous volume, I added the same four chapters, namely: ‘Sepia shades‘, ‘In the shadows’, ‘Transitional’ and ‘Vividus’, in which I try to portray the particular sentiment of those abandoned places by experimenting, jesting with light/perspective/depth and –of course– a certain amount of the mandatory ‘dark aesthetic’.

Gardens of Remembrance Tome 2 promo reel.

As featured in its predecessor, this book covers the invigorating beauty of cemeteries from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany. I additionally added some iconic and must-see burial grounds from both Luxembourg and Spain. It goes without saying that more countries will be added in future volumes.

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{ Stéphanie | Etsy}

Also, littered throughout this book entitled ‘The language of burial monuments’, are informative snippets that focus on specific iconography that can be found –clarifying the use of some striking historical symbolism. I sincerely hope this labour of love can serve as an inspiration, a reference book or simply a place to momentarily escape and aesthetically dream away.

Gardens of Remembrance Tome 2

  • A4 Deluxe edition

  • Limited to 250 books

  • 300 pages

  • Over 250 images from different countries

  • 20+ pages on history, symbolism and iconography

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“Captivating! These photo books guide you through an incredible experience. Showcasing stunning images burial sites and the lingering beauty of deteriorated memories.”

— The Cranial Chaos

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  • 2 magnificent works. We immerse ourselves with pleasure in these places filled with memories in memory of the dead. The format and printing are neat.

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  • This is a feast for the eyes and any lover of dark photography. Very nice collection of images and text in a nice publication. Super fast service and good communication with the seller! Definitely recommended to follow further as there are still a few gems in the making.

    Stéphanie | Etsy

A hardcover book titled "Gardens of Remembrance" featuring a black and white cover image of a human skull.
Open black book titled 'Gardens of Remembrance' with a gray skull on the cover and printed pages inside.
An open book showing a page with text about the Oroboros symbol on the left, and a black-and-white photo of an ornate stone urn or monument in a cemetery on the right.
Open book displaying a quote on the left page, 'Death keeps no calendar,' with a black and white photo of a sculpture with a bird-like face on the right page.
Marble sculpture depicting a skeleton embracing a woman with wings in the background against a blue sky.
Black and white photograph of an old cemetery with various tombstones and mausoleums surrounded by overgrown grass and trees.