{"product_id":"the-shadow-king-the-bizarre-afterlife-of-king-tuts-mummy","title":"The Shadow King: The Bizarre Afterlife of King Tut's Mummy","description":"More than 3,000 years ago, King Tutankhamun's desiccated body was lovingly wrapped and sent into the future as an immortal god. After resting undisturbed for more than three millennia, King Tut's mummy was suddenly awakened in 1922. Archaeologist Howard Carter had discovered the boy-king's tomb, and the soon-to-be famous mummy's story--even more dramatic than King Tut's life--began.\n\nThe mummy's \"afterlife\" is a modern story, not an ancient one. Award-winning science writer Jo Marchant traces the mummy's story from its first brutal autopsy in 1925 to the most recent arguments over its DNA. From the glamorous treasure hunts of the 1920s to today's high-tech scans in volatile modern Egypt, Marchant introduces us to the brilliant and sometimes flawed people who have devoted their lives to revealing the mummy's secrets, unravels the truth behind the hyped-up TV documentaries, and explains what science can and can't tell us about King Tutankhamun.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0306821338\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0306821338.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Marchant, Jo\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43627216732221,"sku":"BVV.0306821338.G","price":7.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0306821338-0.jpg?v=1789508635","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-shadow-king-the-bizarre-afterlife-of-king-tuts-mummy","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}