The story of life and death in America as told through beautiful cemetery art photography accompanied by meaningful epitaphs from cemeteries up to 300 years old. View 68 cemeteries in 224 beautiful photographs that breathe life into existence of those who have passed before us, and who are now enshrined for eternity in landscaped paradises. Within each placid scene and through heartfelt words displayed upon markers, join photographer John Thomas Grant in his one-of-a-kind study of an American tradition. AUTHOR: After 30 years in the music business, John Thomas Grant's new creative outlet came through the lens of the camera. Geneology introduced John to the cemetery. The cemetery gave John back his life. ILLUSTRATIONS: 170 colour photographs