Edited by A.R. David and E. Tapp. 176 pp., illustrated. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1992. $24.95. ISBN 0-312-09061-7.
Despite our current preoccupation with dinosaurs, we have notlost our fascination with the mummies of ancient Egypt. Books,articles, cartoons, films, and museum displays continue to bringus the stories and remains of pharaohs, princesses, and priests,forever preserved in colorful coffins. The authors of The Mummy'sTale trace the mummy's appeal to the early 19th century, whenEgyptian mummies became standard artifacts acquired by museumsand private collectors. Their artistic value was limited tocoffin inscriptions and decorations, as well as to a few adornmentsplaced in the wrappings. The human remains posed a variety ofchallenges, especially . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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