Some of these images relate to sites and phenomena mentioned in the book, but in some cases they are mentioned only ephemerally or not at all. Those interested in further information on the Fiesta de las Ñatitas in particular might consult the article I wrote for the Fortean Times:
http://www.forteantimes.com/features/articles/3130/skull_cops_and_the_cult_of_the_atitas.html
All photographs by and copyright Paul Koudounaris unless otherwise noted—photographs not by me are not watermarked.
Note regarding images and their use: ideally I would make original copies of these images available for public use. Honestly, I would be delighted if I could make them accessible so interested parties could use and enjoy them. But I cannot—and there are more than simply copyright and publishing issues involved. In many cases, I have made certain arrangements regarding the use of images with the institutions which gave me access, and providing them for download might violate those arrangements. Anyone who is interested in obtaining copies of certain images, either from this website or in the book, as prints or for other uses, should contact me for their availability.
http://www.forteantimes.com/features/articles/3130/skull_cops_and_the_cult_of_the_atitas.html
All photographs by and copyright Paul Koudounaris unless otherwise noted—photographs not by me are not watermarked.
Note regarding images and their use: ideally I would make original copies of these images available for public use. Honestly, I would be delighted if I could make them accessible so interested parties could use and enjoy them. But I cannot—and there are more than simply copyright and publishing issues involved. In many cases, I have made certain arrangements regarding the use of images with the institutions which gave me access, and providing them for download might violate those arrangements. Anyone who is interested in obtaining copies of certain images, either from this website or in the book, as prints or for other uses, should contact me for their availability.
- Bangkok, Thailand Ruamkatanyu skull shrine
- Bangkok, Thailand Ruamkatanyu skull shrine
- Cajamarca, Peru evacuated catacombs
- Choeung Ek (Phnom Penh), Cambodia Killing Fields memorial stupa
- Choeung Ek (Phnom Penh), Cambodia Killing Fields memorial stupa
- Choeung Ek (Phnom Penh), Cambodia Killing Fields memorial stupa
- Choeung Ek (Phnom Penh), Cambodia Killing Fields memorial stupa
- Choeung Ek (Phnom Penh), Cambodia Killing Fields memorial stupa
- Douamont, France Verdun ossuary chapel
- Jerbeh, Tunisia historic print of skull tower (Burj-er-Roos)
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- La Paz, Bolivia Fiesta de las Natitas
- Nazca, Peru Chauchilla Cemetery mummies
- Nazca, Peru Chauchilla Cemetery mummies
- Nazca, Peru Chauchilla Cemetery mummies
- Nazca, Peru Chauchilla Cemetery mummies
- Near Bangkok, Thailand (Bangkunthien) buffalo skull pyramid
- Near Bangkok, Thailand (Bangkunthien) detail of buffalo skull pyramid
- Nis, Serbia historic print of skull tower (Cele Kula)
- Nis, Serbia skull tower (Cele Kula)
- Paredones, Peru collection of mummies and remains in backyard
- Paredones, Peru collection of mummies and remains in backyard
- Paredones, Peru collection of mummies and remains in backyard
- Paredones, Peru collection of mummies and remains in backyard
- Quito, Ecuador excavations under the Church of San Francisco
- Quito, Ecuador excavations under the Church of San Francisco
- Quito, Ecuador excavations under the Church of San Francisco
- Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia (San Juan del Rosario) mummy
- Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia (San Juan del Rosario) mummy
- Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia (San Juan del Rosario) mummy
- Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia (San Juan del Rosario) mummy
- Yucatan, Mexico historic print
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