The United States of Cryptids
The United States of Cryptids

Author: J. W. Ocker

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2022-10-11

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 168369323X

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Meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to Mothman and beyond! Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids. Readers will learn about: • Batsquatch of Washington, a winged bigfoot that is said to have emerged from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens • Nain Rouge of Michigan, a fierce red goblin that has been spotted before every major city disaster in Detroit • Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia, a robotic extraterrestrial that crash-landed in rural Appalachia • Lizard Man of South Carolina, a reptilian mutant that attacked a teenager in the summer of 1988 • Glocester Ghoul of Rhode Island, a fire-breathing dragon that guards a hoard of pirate treasure • And many more! Whether you believe in bigfoot or not, this fully illustrated compendium is a fun, frightening, fascinating tour through American folklore and history, exploring the stories we tell about monsters and what those stories say about us.

The Giant Anaconda and Other Cryptids
The Giant Anaconda and Other Cryptids

Author: Rick Emmer

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1438132840

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All over the world, there are tales of giant creatures that hide from human contact. Giant Anaconda and Other Cryptids: Fact or Fiction? presents evidence for the existence of several of these amazing animals, including the Sucuriju, a 50-foot-long snake from South America; the bloodthirsty Chupacabra, or "Goat Sucker," from Puerto Rico; the fierce lizard Megalania, Australia's gigantic cousin of the Komodo dragon; the thylacine, a carnivorous marsupial from Tasmania; the Thunderbird, a monstrous, child-snatching bird of prey from the United States; the Kongamato and Ropen, prehistoric flying reptiles from Africa and New Guinea; and the Ri, a mermaid-like creature inhabiting the waters of a tropical island paradise in the Pacific Ocean. The book allows readers to draw their own conclusions about the existence of these hidden giant creatures.

Cryptids, Creatures & Critters
Cryptids, Creatures & Critters

Author: Rachel Quinney

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2024-06-18

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1524896454

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From Mothman to the Mongolian Death Worm, Shellycoat to Simurgh, Nessie to even Ningyo, this charming and creative collection of cryptids will fascinate readers for years to come. Cryptids, Creatures & Critters: A Manual of Monsters and Mythos from Around the World features 90 different creatures from around the world, each with their own researched description and full-color illustrations. The book is divided into three sections: cryptids, folklore, and mythology. It features popular cryptid favorites, such as Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster, and some lesser-known cryptids, such as the Enfield Horror and the Montauk Monster. For folklore, there are kelpies, selkies, cat sidhes, and grimalkins, along with the dobarchu and the vampiric pumpkin! In mythology, you'll find Medusa, sphinx, Pegasus, and the bukavac! The book is fun for newcomers to cryptozoology, folklore, and mythology but is also fun for those who are well read about the creatures in the book. While written by Rachel Quinney and mainly illustrated by her, there are twelve guest artists featured within the book, too.

The Official Cryptid Field Guide [With Poster]
The Official Cryptid Field Guide [With Poster]

Author: Dennis R. Shealy

Publisher: Golden Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 0375857257

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Describes the characters and beasts featured in the television program "The Secret Saturdays," including where each cryptid beast can be found, their special skills, and danger levels.

The Big Book of Cryptid Trivia
The Big Book of Cryptid Trivia

Author: Bernadette Johnson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-06-13

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1646045084

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Explore the world of cryptozoology in this first-ever trivia book all about the folklore, study, and eye-witness testimonies of cryptids like the Jersey Devil, Yeti, and more! You’ve heard of Bigfoot (aka Sasquatch) and the Loch Ness Monster (aka Nessie). But these famous beasties are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the fantastic beasts, real and imagined, out there in the wild. These creatures are called cryptids: animals that some think exist but for which there is no concrete scientific evidence. In The Big Book of Cryptid Trivia, you’ll learn all about cryptozoologists and ufologists like Loren Coleman and John Keel, as well as about real-life sightings and interesting tales of famous and lesser-known cryptids all over the world, including: Tahoe Tessie Mokele-Mbembe Ahool of Java Georgia Bigfoot Piltdown Man Hogzilla Pope Lick Monster Loveland Frog And more! Whether you are a seasoned skeptic, a budding cryptozoologist, or something in between, this book is sure to include facts and oddities that intrigue, educate, and entertain. Perhaps you'll find out if you want to partake in a bit of cryptid tourism. Loch Ness, anyone?

UFOs Cryptids and the Bible
UFOs Cryptids and the Bible

Author: Anthony Lynn Myers

Publisher: Anthony Lynn Myers

Published: 2023-03-28

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13:

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With the current "soft disclosure" of UFO/UAP activity by governments across the world and the explosion of television programs on ancient alien astronauts, ghost hunting and cryptids, there has been a significant impact to the Christian faith. The Church of Jesus Christ can remain silent no longer. This book addresses these paranormal activities from a Biblical worldview, giving much needed answers.

Tales of the Cryptids
Tales of the Cryptids

Author: Kelly Milner Halls

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 1581960492

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Describes animals and monsters whose existence is in doubt, providing information on where and when they were sighted, the research being done about these creatures, and their supposed physical characteristics and behaviors.

The Cryptid Creatures Coloring Book
The Cryptid Creatures Coloring Book

Author:

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2024-08-06

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1507222319

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Bigfoot! Nessie! Chupacabra! Break out your colored pencils and get ready to color—and learn all about—30 of the most fascinating and famous cryptids with fun facts and documented sightings for each one of these colorful mystery creatures. Embrace the mysteries of the unknown. This spooky collection of 30 of the world’s creepiest cryptids is guaranteed to make your spine tingle. Color your way from Bigfoot and the Mothman to Skin-Walkers, Chupacabra, Mngwa, Yeren, and more, learning a little bit about their history as you go. With fun facts, trivia, and real-life encounters accompanying each spooky coloring page, you’ll learn exactly why you should fear each cryptid, and why they should be revered. Break out your colored pencils and get coloring.

Investigating Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and Other Cryptids
Investigating Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and Other Cryptids

Author: Heather Moore Niver

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 168048561X

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Bigfoot, Nessie, and mermaids: what do these cryptids share in common? No matter how doubtful we are of their existence, a part of us persists in asking, "Could they be real?" With a skeptical tone, this title tracks the most popular cryptozoological creatures from their mythological origins to modern attempts to prove their existence. Scientific explanations-including archaeological records and alleged physical evidence-are presented and assessed. Regardless of their veracity, the place these beasts hold in television, movies, and books is a cherished one, and it merits a thorough investigation.

Cryptid Tourism
Cryptid Tourism

Author: Sara Brooke Christian

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2023-08-07

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1476650179

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Monster hunting is more than just going out into the woods or hanging out in graveyards. The history and performance of monster hunting, from Alexander the Great to scientific expeditions of the Victorian era, can lead us directly to modern-day Bigfoot searches. Combining methods of scientific exploration with aspects of tourism theory demonstrates how monster-hunting is performative and, through an analysis tool called The Cryptid Tourist Gaze, this book examines how and why we go looking for monsters and the ways in which small towns celebrate the monsters that once haunted them. By looking at specific museums such as The North American Bigfoot Center and Expedition Bigfoot: The Sasquatch Museum as well as various festivals and conferences such as The Mothman Festival and the UFO Festival in Roswell, we can witness the ways modern monster-hunting practices are performed and see how much they have evolved from their predecessors. Through themes of liminality, community, and initiation, the performance of monster hunting through cryptid tourism allows both participants and observers to gain insight into why looking for monsters, proving their existence, and sharing experiences with other believers is so important.