--- product_id: 53725372 title: "Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs" price: "Β₯12355" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53725372-heavenly-bodies-cult-treasures-and-spectacular-saints-from-the-catacombs store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 70+ jeweled skeletons First-time archival access Exclusive rare photography Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs **Price:** Β₯12355 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’€βœ¨ Where sacred history meets stunning artistry β€” don’t miss the cult phenomenon! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs - **How much does it cost?** Β₯12355 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53725372-heavenly-bodies-cult-treasures-and-spectacular-saints-from-the-catacombs) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Unearth 70+ Jeweled Skeletons:** Dive into a dazzling collection of over seventy spectacular catacomb saints, each a masterpiece of sacred artistry. - β€’ **Exclusive Access to Hidden Relics:** Experience unprecedented photography from secretive European religious sites, never before published. - β€’ **A Cult Classic for the Modern Gothic:** Join a global community of art historians, goths, and curious minds captivated by this unique cultural phenomenon. - β€’ **Rich Historical & Artistic Narratives:** Explore compelling stories and rare archival materials that bring centuries-old faith and craftsmanship to life. - β€’ **Celebrate the Intersection of Death & Devotion:** Discover a respectful, beautifully illustrated journey that challenges societal taboos and honors sacred traditions. ## Overview Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs is a visually arresting and scholarly book by Paul Koudounaris, featuring over seventy jeweled skeletons and rare archival content. It offers exclusive photography from secret religious sites across Europe, blending art history with fascinating narratives about faith, death, and cultural heritage. A must-have for art historians, goth enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the sacred and spectacular. ## Description Following on the success of his book The Empire of Death , which has attracted a global cult following, Paul Koudounaris brings the catacomb saints out of the darkness with this astonishing volume, which includes arresting images of more than seventy spectacular jeweled skeletons and the fascinating stories of dozens more, accompanied by rare archive material. This is the first time that some of these incredible relics – both intriguing historical artifacts and masterpieces of artistic craftsmanship in their own right – have appeared in a publication, with Koudounaris gaining unprecedented access to photograph in some of the most secretive religious establishments in Europe. This will be essential reading for goths, art historians and everyone in between. Review: Touching Overview of an Almost-Extinct Practice - Having read 'Empire of Death', and thoroughly enjoyed it (despite the tiny print), I was excited to see this book available. It doesn't take long to read, but the pictures are stunning and the story accompanying these beautiful aids to faith and prayer is touching, sensitive, and (towards the end) quite sad. I am not religious at all, but the time and attention given to these Holy Bodies moved me. Whether or not they are genuine relics, or a quickly blessed jumble of bones is irrelevant - the vigour they brought back to a damaged institution should not be forgotten. Nor should they, and I hope that this book helps their cause in a world that is scared of death. I'll be making a journey to Waldsassen based on this book. I can not wait for his next one! Review: Marvellous, beautiful and informative - A second book by Paul koudanaris, that complements his wonderful previous book "the empire of death" . The pictures here, are also stunning, and the narrative helps explore elements of faith and the historical dialogue with death that has changed over the years to become a societal taboo. This is far from Being a gory book, it is beautiful and written respectfully by a true academic, focussing on a particular area of our responses to death and the reasons for differing attitudes to this over time and area. It's intriguing, beautifully photographed, and well written, marvellous ! ## Features - Warning:Do not use near overhead power lines. - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 12,017 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 394 in PC Games | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 550 Reviews | ## Images ![Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures & Spectacular Saints from the Catacombs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71i3GFWq22L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Touching Overview of an Almost-Extinct Practice *by M***O on 18 September 2013* Having read 'Empire of Death', and thoroughly enjoyed it (despite the tiny print), I was excited to see this book available. It doesn't take long to read, but the pictures are stunning and the story accompanying these beautiful aids to faith and prayer is touching, sensitive, and (towards the end) quite sad. I am not religious at all, but the time and attention given to these Holy Bodies moved me. Whether or not they are genuine relics, or a quickly blessed jumble of bones is irrelevant - the vigour they brought back to a damaged institution should not be forgotten. Nor should they, and I hope that this book helps their cause in a world that is scared of death. I'll be making a journey to Waldsassen based on this book. I can not wait for his next one! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marvellous, beautiful and informative *by I***N on 1 October 2013* A second book by Paul koudanaris, that complements his wonderful previous book "the empire of death" . The pictures here, are also stunning, and the narrative helps explore elements of faith and the historical dialogue with death that has changed over the years to become a societal taboo. This is far from Being a gory book, it is beautiful and written respectfully by a true academic, focussing on a particular area of our responses to death and the reasons for differing attitudes to this over time and area. It's intriguing, beautifully photographed, and well written, marvellous ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book is great!!! *by A***R on 4 December 2021* Beautiful book with great pictures. I was hoping to add it to my collection but unfortunately it came damaged. It has glue stuck to the edge. I am completely disappointed with the service. I will keep it and try to solve it myself. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53725372-heavenly-bodies-cult-treasures-and-spectacular-saints-from-the-catacombs](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53725372-heavenly-bodies-cult-treasures-and-spectacular-saints-from-the-catacombs) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-21*