Gardens of Remembrance

The Gardens of Remembrance trilogy is a self-published series that explores the haunting beauty and historical significance of Europe's forgotten cemeteries. Through evocative photography and detailed commentary, each volume serves as a tribute to these decayed yet captivating spaces, blending art, history, and symbolism into a singular "dark aesthetic".

Tome 1 embarks on a journey through overgrown and neglected burial grounds in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany. Organized into four chapters—Sepia Shades, In the Shadows, Transitional, and Vividus—it captures the interplay of light, perspective, and mood in these abandoned places. Informative sections scattered throughout illuminate the iconography and symbolism found in the monuments, echoing Cicero’s sentiment that “the life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.”

Tome 2 builds on its predecessor, refining the presentation while introducing new burial sites in Luxembourg and Spain. The same chapter structure is retained, continuing the series’ exploration of light and depth to evoke a nostalgic, dreamlike atmosphere. This volume expands its focus on the "language of burial monuments," offering deeper insights into historical symbols that connect us to the past.

Tome 3 concludes the trilogy, extending the narrative to include cemeteries from the United Kingdom alongside those of Belgium, France, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. It incorporates an index for all the symbolic snippets featured across the series, serving as both a reference and a reflection on the trilogy's journey. Inspired by Peter Jackson’s notion that a trilogy’s final chapter justifies its predecessors, this volume closes the series with a seamless and compelling continuation of its themes.

The Gardens of Remembrance: Necrography box set compiles all three tomes into a single, exclusive collector’s item. Presented in a hand-numbered and signed wooden box, this limited edition epitomizes the trilogy's ethos—a photographic and historical homage to our shared and inevitable past, offering an aesthetic escape into the melancholic beauty of forgotten graveyards.

  • Easily two of the most beautiful books I own. The photos are stunning & the quotes are interesting/thought provoking

    Maxillus | Etsy

  • These books exceeded my expectations and the person I gave them to loved them!!

    Jessie | Etsy

  • Wow, fantastic in every way. An original, dark, unique, quality book. I am a fan.

    Peter | Etsy

  • 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.

    Lino | Etsy

  • 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

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