History of head shrinking as practiced by the Jivaro or Shuar Indians of Ecuador and Peru. Explains the process and cultural reasons behind it.

"This fascinating facsimile diary offers a first-hand account of Robert Ripley's travels to far-flung exotic corners of the globe in search of the weird and the wonderful during the 1930s. Inside, Ripley's own drawings, cartoons, and memorabilia evoke the strange and bizarre world that unfolded before his eyes ..."--P. [4] of cover.

Edgar Award nominee for Best Juvenile Mystery The book is about, among other things: the strongest boy in the world, a talking cockatoo, a faulty mind reader, a beautiful bearded lady and a nervous magician, an old museum, and a shrunken head. Blessed with extraordinary abilities, orphans Philippa, Sam, and Thomas have grown up happily in Dumfrey’s Dime Museum of Freaks, Oddities, and Wonders. But when a fourth child, Max, a knife-thrower, joins the group, it sets off an unforgettable chain of events. When the museum’s Amazonian shrunken head is stolen, the four are determined to get it back. But their search leads them to a series of murders and an explosive secret about their pasts. This sensational new series—a 2016 Edgar nominee for Best Juvenile book and New York Times bestseller—combines the unparalleled storytelling gifts of Lauren Oliver with the rich knowledge of the notorious relics collector H. C. Chester. What you will find in this book: A rather attractive bearded lady Several scandalous murders A deliciously disgusting Amazonian shrunken head Four extraordinary children with equally extraordinary abilities A quite loquacious talking bird What you will NOT find in this book: An accountant named Seymour A never-ending line at the post office Brussel sprouts (shudder) A lecture on finishing all your homework on time A sweet, gooey story for nice little girls and boys Learn more about the series online at www.thecuriosityhouse.com

Goosebumps now on Disney+! What has two eyes, a mouth, and wrinkly green skin? Mark's shrunken head! It's a present from his Aunt Benna. A gift from the jungle island of Baladora.And Mark can't wait to show the kids at school!But late one night the head starts to glow. Because it's actually no ordinary head. It gives Mark a strange power. A magical power. A dangerous power...Now with all-new bonuses including an author interview, gross-out facts, and more!

Shrunken Heads: A Workshop with Russ Adams In this how-to workshop series, by special effects artist and creature designer Russ Adams, you will learn how to create professional looking shrunken heads using methods performed by professional Hollywood prop designers. This book includes in depth step-by-step tutorials from concept to finished work of art. In addition to this creating stunning shrunken heads, you will learn how to save money by make your own sculpting tools, armatures, and turntables. The author includes a multitude of other professional tips from his many years of experience. Also included in this book are nearly 100 diagrams, a quick-reference mold making check list, and more. The author even discussed the real gruesome head shrinking rituals used by Amazon tribes. The information compiled is provided by a self-taught mask maker who understands that most people don't have a lot of money to invest in materials and equipment. "My goal for this book is to give you the tools to succeed in your latex mask making endeavor by guiding you through a step-by-step process that will increase your odds of success. In this book, you are going to learn more than just how to make a latex mask. I am going to rescue you from the idea that you need to buy specialized tools and equipment to succeed." Russ Adams Available exclusively from Amazon and at Escape Design FX.

Greg Lester decided to become a psychologist...little did he know he was in for an incredibly difficult and extremely bizarre ride. This book is an honest, often hilarious, look at the life of a psychologist from the college years through many years of practice. The author provides a firsthand view of therapists, their patients, and the business of headshrinking.