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  • Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms

    Sunken Continents, Vanished Cities, and the Kingdoms that History Misplaced

    by Bob Curran ...
    "A comprehensive encyclopedia of fantastic places straddling the nebulous borderlands between fact and fantasy." —Frank Joseph, author of Opening the Ark of the CovenantThere are places that turn up in literature or in film—mystical and legendary places whose names may be familiar but about which we know little. We nod knowingly at the reference, but are often left wondering about places such as ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Encyclopedia of the Undead

    A Field Guide to the Creatures That Cannot Rest in Peace

    by Bob Curran ...
    A guide to the history of the Undead and supernatural creatures like vampires, werewolves, ghouls, and monsters.This is a book for all those who are interested in the darker side of the human mind—the side that examines and even embraces those beliefs and imaginings that form the basis of our most archetypical fears. This is the book for those brave enough to plumb the depths of our worst ... Read more

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  • Vampires

    A Field Guide to the Creatures that Stalk the Night

    by Bob Curran ...
    A guide to the origins and legends of undead mythological monsters from around the world."Vampire!" The very word conjures up visions of ruined castles, of enigmatic, pale-skinned noblemen shrouded in dark cloaks, of slumbering beauties being bloodily ravished by supernatural, nocturnal creatures. But just how accurate is that picture? How much do we really know about these mysterious entities? ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Werewolves

    A Field Guide to Shapeshifters, Lycanthropes, and Man-Beasts

    by Bob Curran ...
    Most of us are familiar with the idea of a werewolf—that someone can change, either deliberately or unwillingly, into a ravenous creature—but is there some justification for such a belief? And if so, how is it achieved—through magical potions or ointments or simply by the light of the full moon? Or is the whole thing simply a form of delusion, the product of a disturbed mind? In Werewolves, author ... Read more

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  • Walking With the Green Man

    Father of the Forest, Spirit of Nature

    by Bob Curran ...
    Almost since the dawn of time, the image of the Green Man—the carven enigmatic head surrounded by leaves and foliage—has both intrigued and mystified viewers and folklorists alike. Appearing in churches, taverns, and even on stately buildings, the carving seems shrouded in supernatural obscurity. Is it merely a fertility symbol, or is it something much deeper, which calls for a response from us ... Read more

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  • Celtic Lore & Legend

    Meet the Gods, Heroes, Kings, Fairies, Monsters, and Ghosts of Yore

    Edited by Bob Curran ...
    An Irish folklorist presents a collection of little-known ancient myths, fireside tales, and modern fictions to celebrate the Celtic art of storytelling.Steeped in the oral traditions of rural Northern Ireland, Bob Curran celebrates the lore and legends of his people. This volume includes some of the oldest tales to be passed down across the centuries, as well as newer stories inspired by these ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mysterious Celtic Mythology in American Folklore

    by Bob Curran ...
    The darkest fears and wildest dreams of people throughout history survive in legends, fairy tales, and bedtime stories. A respected Celtic expert, Bob Curran explores nineteen regional tales from all over the United States and traces their origins to the ancient mythology of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Celtic Europeans brought their folktales with ... Read more

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  • American Vampires

    Their True Bloody History From New York to California

    by Bob Curran ...
    Discover vampiric folklore and legends from America's past."Just sit back and relax as Dr. Bob Curran takes you to places that only your mind can create with his words and stories. He will delight the imagination." —Tom Danheiser, producer, Coast To Coast AMVampires are much more complex creatures than Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twilight, True Blood, or scores of other movies and televisi... ... Read more

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  • Man-Made Monsters

    A Field Guide to Golems, Patchwork Solders, Homunculi, and Other Created Creatures

    by Bob Curran ...
    Life exists all around us, in forms that we can readily and easily identify. But what if there were, lurking in the shadows, other forms of life that are not so familiar, creatures created not by Nature, but by Man? We know their names—Frankenstein, the Golem, the homunculi of the ancient alchemists; they exist in our stories and myths.But just what are these mysterious creatures, and do they ... Read more

    $11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Haunted Mind

    Inside the Dark, Twisted World of H.P. Lovecraft

    by Dr. Bob Curran ...
    Arguably no American writer has had more of an impact on the modern horror scene than Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the man who created the Cthulhu Mythos, with its strange gods, eerie places, and forbidden books. But what sort of a man was Lovecraft, how did he create such a terrible universe, and where did his inspiration come from? Was it, as some have argued, based on esoteric knowledge forgotten ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Dark Fairies

    by Dr. Bob Curran ...
    We all know about fairies—they're usually helpful, ethereal creatures in children's stories and Walt Disney films, flitting about doing good, right?Wrong!In ancient times, the concept of fairies was rather different. They were the often-dangerous embodiment of the land, dark and unpredictable spirits that watched Humanity with a jaundiced and hostile eye. And, according to conventional folk wisdom ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

  • Leprechauns

    The Myths, Legends, & Lore

    by Bob Curran ...
    Explore the magic, mischief, and mystery behind Ireland’s most iconic and beloved mythical creature: the leprechaun.Leprechauns have been at the heart of Irish culture for years, capturing our hearts and minds alike—but how much do we really know about the leprechaun, anyway? Often depicted as a little bearded man who partakes in mischief, no one knows if he is a fallen angel, diminished god, or ... Read more

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