"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"--
"They live in shadows--deep in the forest, late in the night, in the dark recesses of our minds. They're spoken of in stories and superstitions, relics of an unenlightened age, old wives' 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. In this 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 …
"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"--
"They live in shadows--deep in the forest, late in the night, in the dark recesses of our minds. They're spoken of in stories and superstitions, relics of an unenlightened age, old wives' 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. In this 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 cannibalism--some 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 "emotional vampires" and "zombie malls," 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" --
Yeah, I couldn’t finish this. This was written like a script for the podcast, as if he was making a special 1 hour Lore episode, then decided to just export it as an ebook and post it on Amazon. Instead of simply saying “They wanted to dig them up.” He says “They wanted to dig them up. Yes. All of them.” Another example: “...drinking their blood and eating their nail clippings. Yeah, their nail clippings. Deal with it.”
There's an unfortunate lack of new material, as most of the text is lifted word-for-word from the podcast, but it makes a wonderful entry point to the Lore franchise for those who are new, for those who simply enjoy the weird and spooky, or it can serve as a pleasant revisit for existing fans.
This is, definitely, one of the best book I read in 2018. The way it’s written (and how these spooky and eerie stories are told) is amazing. You feel compelled to read everything and take notes. It’s also a successful podcast and an awesome TV show by Amazon Prime, so, it’s a great way to learn new things, especially those related to the supernatural. I’m looking forward to read the new upcoming Lore books by Aaron Mahnke.
