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    The Skin Books of Harvard Library

    The Skin Books of Harvard Library Every good story of witchcraft or evil should, at some point, include a creepy book. These real books discovered at Harvard fit the bill… Harvard discovers three of its library books are bound in human flesh (Roadtrippers) “There’s something undeniably creepy about big, expansive libraries. The hushed whispers, the almost artificial quiet, and the smell of dusty tomes combine to create a surreal experience. But when it comes to creepy libraries, Harvard University might take the cake… you see, three of its books are bound in human skin…” For the complete story and more photos, click here. Emily K. Editor on 09 Apr 2014…

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    2014 » April

    Archive for April, 2014 The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows… A beautiful, dark, much appreciated creative project about words and emotions. Welcome to The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows… “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is a compendium of invented words written by John Koenig. Each original definition aims to fill a hole in the language—to give a name to emotions we all might experience but don’t yet have a word for. The author’s mission is to capture the aches, demons, vibes, joys and urges that roam the wilderness of the psychological interior. Each sorrow is bagged, tagged and tranquilized, then released gently back into the subconscious.” Peruse it here. Visit the page…

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