{"product_id":"the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-isbn-9781398844728","title":"The Egyptian Book of the Dead","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis luxurious hardback edition presents the classic ancient text, \u003ci\u003eThe Egyptian Book of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring gold gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMysterious, powerful and moving, \u003ci\u003eThe Egyptian Book of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e is an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written as part of funeral rites to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This striking gift edition includes the classic hieroglyphic text has been translated by acclaimed Egyptologist E.A Wallis Budge, and includes spells addressed to ferryman, gods and kings to aid Ani on his way to the afterlife. Featuring \u003cb\u003egold cover embossing\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e gilded page edges\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eivory paper\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003epatterned endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e, it makes a wonderful collectible for any enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Gilded Classics \u003c\/i\u003eseries presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.","brand":"Sirius","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48684000706789,"sku":"NP9781398844728","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-egyptian-book-of-the-dead-isbn-9781398844728","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}