Resting Places of the Rich & Famous
R.I.P
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Death & Dying, Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Trivia, Biography & Memoir, Entertainment & Performing Arts
| Author: | Freya Hardy | ISBN: | 9781909284050 |
| Publisher: | RW Press | Publication: | October 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | RW Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Freya Hardy |
| ISBN: | 9781909284050 |
| Publisher: | RW Press |
| Publication: | October 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | RW Press |
| Language: | English |
Contents
- Introduction
- Fred Astaire
- Ludwig Van Beethoven
- John Belushi
- Marc Bolan
- Karen Carpenter
- Kurt Cobain
- Judy Garland
- Michael Jackson
- Bruce Lee
- Jim Morrison
- Diana, Princess of Wales
- Elvis Presley
- Marilyn Monroe
Resting Places of the Rich & Famous explores the bizarre history of tombstone tourism, from greats like Beethoven or Fred Astaire, to royalty like Diana Princess of Wales; a woman whose untimely death inspired mass grief on a scale never before seen. Each article provides a brief overview of the life of the star in question, as well as a more in-depth exploration of the circumstances surrounding his or her death. It will give details of the funeral arrangements and any strange requests that were made by, or on behalf of, the deceased. It will look at the grave site itself and the wackiest ways in which fans have chosen to show their appreciation over the years. But really this is a book about celebrity, the adulation that comes with it and the damage it can do.
Author Biography
Freya Hardy is a freelance writer. She regularly contributes to a number of national and international magazines. She worked as an editor for several publishers for eight years before deciding to view the publishing world from an author’s point of view instead. Fascinated by history she has a particular interest in 20th century history and World War II. She lives with her husband and twin daughters in East Sussex.
Contents
- Introduction
- Fred Astaire
- Ludwig Van Beethoven
- John Belushi
- Marc Bolan
- Karen Carpenter
- Kurt Cobain
- Judy Garland
- Michael Jackson
- Bruce Lee
- Jim Morrison
- Diana, Princess of Wales
- Elvis Presley
- Marilyn Monroe
Resting Places of the Rich & Famous explores the bizarre history of tombstone tourism, from greats like Beethoven or Fred Astaire, to royalty like Diana Princess of Wales; a woman whose untimely death inspired mass grief on a scale never before seen. Each article provides a brief overview of the life of the star in question, as well as a more in-depth exploration of the circumstances surrounding his or her death. It will give details of the funeral arrangements and any strange requests that were made by, or on behalf of, the deceased. It will look at the grave site itself and the wackiest ways in which fans have chosen to show their appreciation over the years. But really this is a book about celebrity, the adulation that comes with it and the damage it can do.
Author Biography
Freya Hardy is a freelance writer. She regularly contributes to a number of national and international magazines. She worked as an editor for several publishers for eight years before deciding to view the publishing world from an author’s point of view instead. Fascinated by history she has a particular interest in 20th century history and World War II. She lives with her husband and twin daughters in East Sussex.
