Insights into the lives of monsters from a world-famous monstrologist.

This unique field guide draws on modern sightings, folklore, urban legends, and mythology to give novices all they need to begin a fearless foray into the world of monsterology. 75 photos.

Finally, you'll know what's been hiding under the bed…...Zombie • ghost • werewolf • skeleton • mummy •ghoul • Chiang-shih • Wendigo • radioactive mutant• vampire • Frankenstein • Nosferatu • giant •Cyclops • troll • leprechaun • ogre • Sasquatch •Golem • sciopod • blemmya • centaur • ScorpionMan • satyr • cynocephalus • Aigamuxa • roguerobot • grey •Invunche • Tokoloshe • flying heads• harpy • Tengu • djinn • Ahuitzotl • encantado •selkie • merfolk • Rusalka • kappa • Vodianoi •lake monsters • Kaiju • hippocampus • sea serpent• Aspidochelone • Mishipizhiw • bunyip • dragon • chimera• lung • Mokele-mbembe • salamander • Amphisbaena •basilisk • manticore • Leucrota • yali • sphinx • unicorn• K'i-lin • kelpie • Yale • catoblepas • shuck • kitsune• chupacabras • Leshiye • dryad • hodag • barometz •Dobharchu • jackalope • Shedu and Lamassu • Pegasus •erinyes • Piasa • roc • garuda • peryton • phoenix •feng-hwang • griffon • thunderbird • will-Ó-wisp •tulpa • Baku • poltergeist • gremlin • Succubus andIncubus • hag • bansheeAn intrepid adventurer's notes on crypto-beasties from around the globe…with illustrations.

Reports the habitat, diet, lifecycle, and other characteristics of a variety of unusual monsters, as observed and recorded by a monstrologist.

From the serpentine "Champie" of Lake Champlain to the venerable "Nessie" of Loch Ness, extraordinary-and un-explained-creatures of the deep have been reported in sightings throughout the twentieth century. Now, two of the world's leading cryptozoological investigators provide a globetrotting field guide to when, where, and what kind of mysterious aquatic beasts have gripped the public—and sometimes the scientific—imagination. Filled with comprehensive drawings, classifications, and maps, their book offers an invaluable and unusual resource for the intrepidly curious to investigate these sightings firsthand or to simply enjoy the fascinating accounts that others have given.

Get ready for the most incredible safari imaginable: a journey around the globe and throughout history to discover an array of astonishing creatures that almost defy explanation. This fascinating field guide surveys the globe in search of mysterious animals in remote corners of the world, and reveals the truth behind the creatures of myth and legend that have been passed down from generation to generation. Prepare to meet Biblical beasts such as Behemoth and Leviathan, and Mediterranean monsters like the ferocious Minotaur, and Medusa with her deadly stare. In northern Europe you will encounter the famous western dragon and its close relative the wyvern, as well mischievous fairies, gremlins and pixies and, of course, the Loch Ness Monster. Investigate the evidence for sightings of Bigfoot and giant serpents in the Americas; track the mysterious Kongamoto and Ennedi tiger in Africa and do your best to not to disturb the lethal Mongolian death worm or the reclusive Yeti in Asia and beyond. Packed with spectacular computer-generated images, the very latest research and theories about each animal, and distribution maps, tracker tips and advice on how to protect yourself from these fearsome beasts, the pages of this book reveal the world of fabulous creatures and monsters as you have never seen them before.