The Weiser Field Guide to Cryptozoology
Werewolves, Dragons, Sky Fish, Lizard Men, and Other Fascinating Creatures Real and Mysterious
Deena West Budd
ISBN: 9781578634507
Book (Paperback)
Weiser Books
$14.95

4 3/4 x 8 192 pages Line art throughout March 1, 2010

Page after page after page of information that you will gasp and maybe even giggle at. Although I do not know if some that was written was meant to make you giggle it did me! This had information on things that I NEVER would have thought of, trust me on that one!

I found the section on the catfish to be one of the best ones that is for sure. Telling all about the giant, Manguruyu. I sure would not wish to see this fish while out swimming in a lake or a river. And the story behind is wonderful. Why would I not want to meet up with this cat fish? Well, no I won't tell you at all! You need to pick up a copy and read it for yourself!

There are so many stories such as this and the way it is written it has a personal touch so it is as though the author is telling you face to face. No dry or boring chapters here! You will find that you may need to purchase sleep aids in order to put the book down to sleep! I read this in one evening and then read a couple of the chapters to my son who is 10! He loved the stories and the ones that I chose were age appropriate as well!

Thoroughly entertaining book on the lore and legends of different animals or creatures!

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The Weiser Field Guide to Cryptozoology includes information, interviews, and stories about forty different cryptids seen in various places all over the world by credible eyewitnesses like policemen, rangers, and doctors. Readers will learn where and how to find flying humanoids, hairy humanoids, giants of all kinds including rabbits, bats and spiders, goblins, vampires, werewolves, demons, aliens and ghosts.

In the third book of our Weiser Field Guides, BellaOnline paranormal editor, Deena West Budd, surveys the still-emerging field of cryptozoology--a term coined in the 1950s by a French zoologist named Bernard Heuvelmans--the study of “hidden” or “unknown” animals not recognized in standard zoology. From traditional cryptids like Big Foot, the Abominable Snowman and Nessie, to mythical cryptids like unicorns, vampires, dragons, and werewolves, to lesser-known cryptids like bunyips (waterhorses), Encantado (Dolphin Men of Brazil), thunderbirds, mothmen, and chupacabra, these creatures are very much alive, says Budd, even if beyond the realm of normal perception.

The Weiser Field Guide to Cryptozoology includes a brief history of the field of cryptozoology and surveys all the creatures for which any credible amount of research exists. Budd gives readers tips on how to spot these creatures, as well as cautionary advice on how to interact with them. Two dozen line drawings rendered from eye witness descriptions accompany the text.

Deena West Budd is the paranormal editor for BellaOnline. She also hosts a Monday morning radio show on KHBL 96.9 out of Hannibal, Missouri. Her favorite shows have always been at Halloween, when she has the opportunity to interview psychics, paranormal investigators, and other individuals involved with the paranormal. (Photo Credit: Misty Faye)