A light-hearted approach to the process of mummification in ancient Egypt.

Includes index. "Fantastic additional content"--Cover.

Dead? Off to the embalmers! -- Removing the organs -- Storing the organs -- Get stuffed! -- Bound for the tomb -- Coffins -- Weepers and wailers -- What a mummy needs for a blissful after life -- Tomb robbers -- Animal mummies -- Eternal rest? -- Strange afterlives.