{"product_id":"a-history-of-ghosts-spirits-and-the-supernatural","title":"A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the spine-tingling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this stunningly illustrated title.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural \u003c\/i\u003echarts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most intriguing and enduring subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and \"creepypasta\" tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe perfect introduction to the subject, this fascinating volume charts the various ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, literature, and cinema, and how the idea of ghosts and otherworldly beings has resonated with people through history and across the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this blood-curdling book, you will find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 350 full-colour images combined with engaging, accessible text that brings the subject to life, with biographies of key figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles of other unearthly and undead beings, such as werewolves and vampires, and galleries of everything from effigies and dolls to tools used in paranormal investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails of scientific theories that have attempted to shed light on the spirit phenomenon, such as \"the stone tape\" theory and Kirlian photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA serious and comprehensive, but accessible guide to the subject, \u003ci\u003eA History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural \u003c\/i\u003ewill shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a skeptic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Esoteric Histories series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DK's Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects - from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained - weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include \u003ci\u003eA History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult; A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy; and A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0744098734\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780744098730\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Dk\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Sep 2024)","offer_id":46080107020485,"sku":"9780744098730","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780744098730.jpg?v=1776034530","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/a-history-of-ghosts-spirits-and-the-supernatural","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}