Author: Paul Downs
Publisher: Humanoids, Inc.
ISBN: 1643375555
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
A group of young vigilantes roam the streets of Brooklyn solving supernatural crimes.
Urban Legendz
Author: Paul Downs
Publisher: Humanoids, Inc.
ISBN: 1643375555
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
A group of young vigilantes roam the streets of Brooklyn solving supernatural crimes.
Publisher: Humanoids, Inc.
ISBN: 1643375555
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
A group of young vigilantes roam the streets of Brooklyn solving supernatural crimes.
Urban Legends
Author: Thomas J. Craughwell
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1603762639
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
A fascinating, creepy, frightening, disgusting, and hilarious collection of some of the world's most popular and enduring tall tales. With themes that run the gamut from funny to sick, risquΓ© to informative, and frightening to disgusting, Urban Legends features fantastic yarns that are remarkable for their uncanny ability to travel the world by word of mouth. We've all heard the one about the alligators that roam New York City's sewers, or how "Mikey" of Life Cereal fame died from eating Pop Rocks mixed with Coke. And what about the flustered parents who left their baby on the car roof, or the scuba diver who was found in the middle of a forest after a fire? These classic tall tales are featured here in all of their creepy glory along with hundreds of others, and they're guaranteed to amuse, enlighten, and intrigue, but be careful: they may stick in your mind forever.
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1603762639
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
A fascinating, creepy, frightening, disgusting, and hilarious collection of some of the world's most popular and enduring tall tales. With themes that run the gamut from funny to sick, risquΓ© to informative, and frightening to disgusting, Urban Legends features fantastic yarns that are remarkable for their uncanny ability to travel the world by word of mouth. We've all heard the one about the alligators that roam New York City's sewers, or how "Mikey" of Life Cereal fame died from eating Pop Rocks mixed with Coke. And what about the flustered parents who left their baby on the car roof, or the scuba diver who was found in the middle of a forest after a fire? These classic tall tales are featured here in all of their creepy glory along with hundreds of others, and they're guaranteed to amuse, enlighten, and intrigue, but be careful: they may stick in your mind forever.
Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
Author: Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393323580
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Presents descriptions of hundreds of urban legends and their variations, themes, and scholarly approaches to the genre, including such tales as disappearing hitchhikers and hypodermic needles left in the coin slots of pay telephones.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393323580
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Presents descriptions of hundreds of urban legends and their variations, themes, and scholarly approaches to the genre, including such tales as disappearing hitchhikers and hypodermic needles left in the coin slots of pay telephones.
Be Afraid Be Very Afraid
Author: Harold Jan Brunvand
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393326130
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
A collection of over ninety frightening urban legends, arranged by theme.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393326130
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
A collection of over ninety frightening urban legends, arranged by theme.
Urban Myths and Legendary Creatures
Author: Lisa Regan
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Learning Library
ISBN: 9781433950100
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Profiles several legendary creatures from myth and lore.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Learning Library
ISBN: 9781433950100
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Profiles several legendary creatures from myth and lore.
Film, Folklore, and Urban Legends
Author: Mikel J. Koven
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810860254
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
From Alien to When a Stranger Calls, many films are based on folklore or employ an urban legend element to propel the narrative. Films, Folklore and Urban Legends explores the convergence of folklore with popular cinema studies and focuses on the study of urban legends and how these narratives are used as inspiration for a number of films. Beginning with a general survey of the existing literature on folklore/film, this book addresses discourses of belief, how urban legends provide the organizing principle of some films, and how certain films "act out" or perform a legend.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810860254
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
From Alien to When a Stranger Calls, many films are based on folklore or employ an urban legend element to propel the narrative. Films, Folklore and Urban Legends explores the convergence of folklore with popular cinema studies and focuses on the study of urban legends and how these narratives are used as inspiration for a number of films. Beginning with a general survey of the existing literature on folklore/film, this book addresses discourses of belief, how urban legends provide the organizing principle of some films, and how certain films "act out" or perform a legend.
Top 10 Urban Legends
Author: Kathryn Clay
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429676388
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"Describes various urban legends in a top-ten format"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429676388
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"Describes various urban legends in a top-ten format"--Provided by publisher.
Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters: Chilling American Indian Stories
Author: Dan SaSuWeh Jones
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 133868163X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! A shiver-inducing collection of short stories to read under the covers, from a breadth of American Indian nations. Dark figures in the night. An owl's cry on the wind. Monsters watching from the edge of the wood. Some of the creatures in these pages might only have a message for you, but some are the stuff of nightmares. These thirty-two short stories -- from tales passed down for generations to accounts that could have happened yesterday -- are collected from the thriving tradition of ghost stories in American Indian cultures across North America. Prepare for stories of witches and walking dolls, hungry skeletons, La Llorona and Deer Woman, and other supernatural beings ready to chill you to the bone. Dan SaSuWeh Jones (Ponca Nation) tells of his own encounters and selects his favorite spooky, eerie, surprising, and spine-tingling stories, all paired with haunting art by Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva). So dim the lights (or maybe turn them all on) and pick up a story...if you dare.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 133868163X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! A shiver-inducing collection of short stories to read under the covers, from a breadth of American Indian nations. Dark figures in the night. An owl's cry on the wind. Monsters watching from the edge of the wood. Some of the creatures in these pages might only have a message for you, but some are the stuff of nightmares. These thirty-two short stories -- from tales passed down for generations to accounts that could have happened yesterday -- are collected from the thriving tradition of ghost stories in American Indian cultures across North America. Prepare for stories of witches and walking dolls, hungry skeletons, La Llorona and Deer Woman, and other supernatural beings ready to chill you to the bone. Dan SaSuWeh Jones (Ponca Nation) tells of his own encounters and selects his favorite spooky, eerie, surprising, and spine-tingling stories, all paired with haunting art by Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva). So dim the lights (or maybe turn them all on) and pick up a story...if you dare.
Top 15 Urban Legends and Myths
Author: Jade Summers
Publisher: Jade Summers
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
π Top 15 Urban Legends and Myths π Dive into the spine-chilling world of urban legends and myths that have terrified generations. From haunted hotel rooms to mysterious creatures lurking in the shadows, this book uncovers the eerie tales that continue to captivate our imaginations. Highlights: π¨ The Haunting of Room 13: Discover the mystery behind the vanishing guests and cursed mirrors. πͺ The Legend of Bloody Mary: Explore the origins and encounters of this terrifying ritual. π¦ The Hook-Handed Man: Unearth the terrifying stories of this infamous urban legend. π» The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs: A chilling tale that will make you double-check your locks. π The Vanishing Hitchhiker: Stories of ghostly passengers that disappear without a trace. πΌοΈ The Curse of the Crying Boy Painting: Learn about the cursed artwork that survived numerous fires. π¦ The Chupacabra: Investigate the myth of this blood-sucking creature. π The Mothman Prophecies: Unravel the mystery behind the sightings and the tragic bridge collapse. πͺ The Haunted Doll: Understand the terrifying antics of a possessed plaything. π¦ The Jersey Devil: Encounter the creature that haunts the Pine Barrens. π€ The Black-Eyed Children: Beware the children with haunting black eyes. π The Legend of La Llorona: Hear the weeping woman's cries near the water. πͺ The Slender Man: Delve into the unnerving abductions linked to this faceless entity. ποΈ The House of the Seven Gables: Enter a house plagued by curses and shadowy figures. Get ready to be thrilled and chilled by tales that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Perfect for fans of horror and folklore, this collection is sure to keep you up at night.
Publisher: Jade Summers
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
π Top 15 Urban Legends and Myths π Dive into the spine-chilling world of urban legends and myths that have terrified generations. From haunted hotel rooms to mysterious creatures lurking in the shadows, this book uncovers the eerie tales that continue to captivate our imaginations. Highlights: π¨ The Haunting of Room 13: Discover the mystery behind the vanishing guests and cursed mirrors. πͺ The Legend of Bloody Mary: Explore the origins and encounters of this terrifying ritual. π¦ The Hook-Handed Man: Unearth the terrifying stories of this infamous urban legend. π» The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs: A chilling tale that will make you double-check your locks. π The Vanishing Hitchhiker: Stories of ghostly passengers that disappear without a trace. πΌοΈ The Curse of the Crying Boy Painting: Learn about the cursed artwork that survived numerous fires. π¦ The Chupacabra: Investigate the myth of this blood-sucking creature. π The Mothman Prophecies: Unravel the mystery behind the sightings and the tragic bridge collapse. πͺ The Haunted Doll: Understand the terrifying antics of a possessed plaything. π¦ The Jersey Devil: Encounter the creature that haunts the Pine Barrens. π€ The Black-Eyed Children: Beware the children with haunting black eyes. π The Legend of La Llorona: Hear the weeping woman's cries near the water. πͺ The Slender Man: Delve into the unnerving abductions linked to this faceless entity. ποΈ The House of the Seven Gables: Enter a house plagued by curses and shadowy figures. Get ready to be thrilled and chilled by tales that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Perfect for fans of horror and folklore, this collection is sure to keep you up at night.
Picture Yourself Legend Tripping
Author: Jeff Belanger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781435456396
Category : Ghosts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What is legend tripping? There's a good chance you've already done it. Remember sneaking off into that cemetery at night as a kid to see if there were any ghosts? What about hearing there was a monster lurking in that old abandoned building and wanting to check it out? Or reading about a UFO landing site and wanting to plan your next vacation in the area so you could stand where the craft was said to have left its mark? That's legend tripping. But it's also so much more. Any television program you've ever seen that explores haunted places, ancient mysteries, UFO sightings, or strange creatures is legend tripping. First there was a story: a legend that was born and grew because people had unexplained experiences and shared what they saw, heard, and felt. In Picture Yourself Legend Tripping: Your Complete Guide to Finding UFOs, Monsters, Ghosts, and Urban Legends in Your Own Backyard, you'll learn how to find, explore, and document these amazing, and often paranormal, occurrences. And you don't need expensive equipment or training, because this book will show you how to have an incredible adventure in your own backyard this weekend. Bring your open mind and your sense of wonder. Get ready for legend tripping!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781435456396
Category : Ghosts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What is legend tripping? There's a good chance you've already done it. Remember sneaking off into that cemetery at night as a kid to see if there were any ghosts? What about hearing there was a monster lurking in that old abandoned building and wanting to check it out? Or reading about a UFO landing site and wanting to plan your next vacation in the area so you could stand where the craft was said to have left its mark? That's legend tripping. But it's also so much more. Any television program you've ever seen that explores haunted places, ancient mysteries, UFO sightings, or strange creatures is legend tripping. First there was a story: a legend that was born and grew because people had unexplained experiences and shared what they saw, heard, and felt. In Picture Yourself Legend Tripping: Your Complete Guide to Finding UFOs, Monsters, Ghosts, and Urban Legends in Your Own Backyard, you'll learn how to find, explore, and document these amazing, and often paranormal, occurrences. And you don't need expensive equipment or training, because this book will show you how to have an incredible adventure in your own backyard this weekend. Bring your open mind and your sense of wonder. Get ready for legend tripping!