" Grief Made Marble is a remarkable accomplishment, a book on a familiar subject that is consistently original and a pleasure to read. It has the potential to reorient the study of Attic funerary monuments for a new generation of readers and viewers."--H. A. Shapiro, Bryn Mawr Classical Review "An important, innovative study. Estrin's focus on the emotional effects of the tombstones shifts the discourse, [and] his rich descriptions prompt one to look and think again. This stimulating book will be of interest not only to classicists but also to readers concerned with the dynamics of funerary commemoration and with sculpture's emotional effects."--Wendy E.

Closterman, American Journal of Archaeology Shortlisted for the Charles Rufus Morey Book Award, sponsored by the CAA "Estrin offers a beautifully subtle analysis of funerary sculpture on its own terms--one that is sensitive to historical context, but that also builds a complex dynamic between the invisible body buried within the grave and the peculiarly elusive 'presence' of the stone forms. What emerges is a study that will be vital reading for anyone interested in classics, art history, or funerary art across all cultures and periods."--Verity Platt, Cornell University "This book is beautifully written and makes many important, original contributions to the field. It made me rethink my own assumptions about this material, which is just what a good book should do."--Sheila Dillon, Duke University.