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The world of lore. Monstrous creatures / Aaron Mahnke.
"The first book in a three-volume collection, The World of Lore : Monstrous Creatures shares the incredible true stories that inspired the legends of famous monsters, from werewolves to wendigo to the Jersey Devil"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524797966 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 299 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Del Rey, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-299). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Monsters > Folklore. Mythology. Occultism. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 001.944 Mah | 31681010086130 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A book inspired by the popular podcastLORE âwhich tells the fascinating, and sometimes terrifying, true stories behind myths and legends around the world, and is about to become an online streaming TV seriesâshares the true stories that inspired the legends of famous monsters, from werewolves to wendigo to the Jersey Devil. TV tie-in. - Baker & Taylor
A book inspired by the podcast presents myths, legends, and stories about monstrous creatures, from werewolves to wendigos to the Jersey Devil. - Baker & Taylor
"The first book in a three-volume collection, The World of Lore : Monstrous Creatures shares the incredible true stories that inspired the legends of famous monsters, from werewolves to wendigo to the Jersey Devil"-- - Random House, Inc.
A fascinating, beautifully illustrated guide to the monsters that are part of our collective psyche, featuring stories from the Lore podcastânow a streaming television seriesâincluding âThey Made a Tonic,â âPassed Notes,â and âUnboxed,â as well as rare material.
They live in shadowsâdeep in the forest, late in the night, in the dark recesses of our minds. Theyâre spoken of in stories and superstitions, relics of an unenlightened age, old wivesâ tales, passed down through generations. Yet no matter how wary and jaded we have become, as individuals or as a society, a part of us remains vulnerable to them: werewolves and wendigos, poltergeists and vampires, angry elves and vengeful spirits.Â
In this beautifully illustrated volume, the host of the hit podcast Lore serves as a guide on a fascinating journey through the history of these terrifying creatures, exploring not only the legends but what they tell us about ourselves. Aaron Mahnke invites us to the desolate Pine Barrens of New Jersey, where the notorious winged, red-eyed Jersey Devil dwells. He delves into harrowing accounts of cannibalismâsome officially documented, others the stuff of speculation . . . perhaps. He visits the dimly lit rooms where séances take place, the European villages where gremlins make mischief, even Key West, Florida, home of a haunted doll named Robert.
In a world of âemotional vampiresâ and âzombie malls,â the monsters of folklore have become both a part of our language and a part of our collective psyche. Whether these beasts and bogeymen are real or just a reflection of our primal fears, we know, on some level, that not every mystery has been explained and that the unknown still holds the power to strike fear deep in our hearts and souls. As Aaron Mahnke reminds us, sometimes the truth is even scarier than the lore.
The World of Lore series includes:
MONSTROUS CREATURES ⢠WICKED MORTALS ⢠DREADFUL PLACES
