Spirits and Monsters: A Visual Guide

Haunted, Seeing Ghosts, Exorcising Ghosts,
A Guide to Charms Only Ghosts Would Know!

The first installment in the super-illustrated series, packed with spiritual power and eerie tales
A bedside book for enthusiasts of occult, paranormal, and conspiracy theories

      A hundred ghosts parade at night, as swiftly as commanded by the law~~
      A grand inventory of haunted houses, exorcists, and cinematic characters!
      What do purgatory, doppelgangers, thoughtforms, and demon cabinets mean?
      What are some contemporary haunted domains, including the Sanzhi UFO Houses in Taiwan?
      Plus explanations of possession rituals and characteristics, an exploration guide for warding off evil, a major survey of haunted hotels…

      From Enkidu in Mesopotamian mythology, from ghost ships to Ghostbusters, ghosts have always lingered in our stories. The genie in Aladdin is actually a type of evil spirit.

      Ghosts are central to religious holidays, reminding us to mourn the dead and beware of darkness. They lurk in myths and legends, literature, films, video games, and even the internet. Even with increasingly refined scientific explanations, many still enjoy sharing spine-chilling, hair-raising stories.

      People's search for ghosts has spawned a plethora of tools, merchandise, theories, and attractions. Fearless investigators, tomb raiders, and exorcists have traversed many places others dare not tread, including abandoned castles, cemeteries, and remote forests.

      The allure of ghosts lies in their ability to ignite our excitement, imagination, and fear, leading us to confront darkness and grope for light with trembling hands. This book compiles and records numerous myths, legends, and anecdotes about ghostly phenomena, awaiting you to nervously ask the timeless question: Is anyone there?

Features of this book

      ★From ancient times to postmodernity, explore haunted sites and witness the historical "ghostly" traces of hundreds of types of spirits and specters appearing in different cultures and around us.

      ★The rich, whimsical illustration style is full of details and uniquely interpretative, taking us on a relaxed tour of a spooky theme park.

      ★Classic IPs, eerie attractions, and charismatic characters are clear at a glance, with extended watchlists and reading lists for endless enjoyment.