Cryptic New Orleans: Cemetery Secrets and Symbols

Writer and photographer Kevin J. Bozant takes you on a haunting expedition to unearth the secrets of Cryptic New Orleans. Explore 30 above-ground cemeteries and discover a mysterious world of personal, religious, cultural, and fraternal symbolism. Memorial art is celebrated in New Orleans with as much passion as it is neglected. Architecture and archeology converge within these tattered brick walls creating enigmatic landscapes filled with imposing family tombs and the abandoned mausolea of ancient societies. From Good Friday to All Saints' Day, these cities of the dead are forever alive with genealogists, photographers, writers, and tourists. This book will awaken the taphophile lurking within you and become a valuable cemetery field guide. Cryptic New Orleans: Cemetery Secrets and Symbols is generously illustrated with over 400 photographs, biblical and literary references, poignant epitaphs and the glorious art work of some of the most talented 19th century marble cutters in the world. The author identifies and describes each symbol and provides additional information regarding family names, dates, and cemetery locations. Kevin has explored, studied, and photographed every cemetery in the city of New Orleans for over 40 years. He knows where the bodies are buried.A companion volume, New Orleans Engraved: Cemetery Elegies and Epitaphs, is also available from Po-Boy Press - New Orleans.