The Momento Mori Collection: Anne Rice - Coconut, Pumpkin & Spices

DESCRIPTION:

There will be food and drink and ghosts, and perhaps...a few murders.

This collection was inspired by the Gothmothers and Gothfathers of literature. Only one of each has been created and once it's gone - that's it! Each label was designed by me, taking into account what real tomb stones look like in way of engraving. Each label has been gently distressed to give it that aged-stone look.

We use high quality 100% soy wax which is quite difficult to use but ensures quality candles with an approx. 45 hours burning time. We have chosen wooden wicks for that authentic crackling sound and to ensure minimal smoke. Also, our glass jars are easy to clean and reuse once your candle has finished burning.

This collection comes with a thin, wooden lid painted black to keep your wax dust and dirt free inbetween burnings.

About the author/poet...

Anne Rice (1941–2021) was an American author celebrated for her rich, gothic, and sensual storytelling, especially in her famous The Vampire Chronicles series, which started with Interview with the Vampire in 1976. Her novels often explore themes like immortality, loss, religion, sexuality, and deep existential questions, all told in a lush and poetic style.

 Growing up in New Orleans, a city full of gothic architecture, Catholic traditions, and ghostly vibes, she drew a lot of inspiration from her surroundings. The heartbreaking loss of her daughter Michele at only five years old played a big role in shaping Interview with the Vampire, and her character Claudia, the eternally young vampire, is often thought to reflect her own feelings. Her Catholic childhood, along with her later struggles with faith and atheism, added layers of meaning to her work, touching on sin, redemption, and the search for God.

Anne had a deep love for history, myth, and the supernatural, weaving these themes into her stories with a darkly romantic touch that resonated with many readers.