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Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology: A Global Guide to Hidden Animals and Their Pursuers (McFarland Myth and Legend Encyclopedias)

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On every continent and in every nation, animals unrecognized by modern science are reported on a daily basis. People passionately pursue these creatures--the name given to their field of study is cryptozoology. Coined in the 1950s, the term literally means the science of hidden animals. When the International Society of Cryptozoology (ISC) was formed in 1982, the founders declared that the branch of science is also concerned with "the possible existence of known animals in areas where they are not supposed to occur (either now or in the past) as well as the unknown persistence of presumed extinct animals to the present time or to the recent past…what makes an animal of interest to cryptology is that it is unexpected." This reference work presents a "flesh and blood" view of cryptozoology. Here, 2,744 entries are listed, the majority of which each describe one specific creature or type of creature. Other entries cover 742 places where unnamed cryptids are said to appear; profiles of 77 groups and 112 individuals who have contributed to the field; descriptions of objects and events important to the subject; and essays on cryptotourism and hoaxes, for example. Appendices offer a timeline of zoological discoveries, annotated lists of movies and television series with cryptozoological themes, a list of crypto-fiction titles and a list of Internet websites devoted to cryptozoology. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ McFarland


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 7, 2014


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 584 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 60


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.95 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up


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  • Great book. Very comprehensive.
Format: Paperback
My family is enjoying this book very much.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2026 by Mary Elizabeth Hoffman

  • Wonderful guide
Format: Paperback
One of my favorites. There are many, many creatures listed in the book. It's one of the most comprehensive book of cryptids I own.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2025 by SW

  • Super detailed
Format: Paperback
It really is an encyclopedia, has a handful of images and a block of text for each subject. The person I bought it for loved it, we were looking for something in depth and academic style.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021 by Dublin

  • This book really has it all!
Format: Paperback
This is the ultimate cryptozoology book, and really covers everything from the popular Bigfoot and lake monsters to some very obscure and little known creatures of mystery. What I really like about this book is that it has entries dealing with cryptids that one is hard pressed to find much information about, such as the veo (a giant pangolin from Indonesia), and it also comprehensively covers the whole globe. It also offers a range of sound scientific explanations for the cryptids examined, instead of launching into discussions on paranormal phenomena which start to become rather tedious and far-fetched. My personal view is that as cryptozoology is a branch of investigation dealing with animals unknown to science, or with animals thought to be extinct, or outside of their known geographic limits, spiritual matters fall outside of that spectrum and belong more in books about ghosts and the like. Normally this is quite an expensive title, but it is well worth the money spent, particularly if you can purchase it on special as I did. It is a must for every serious cryptozoologist's library. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015 by Rebecca Braham

  • great but Voyage is wrong
Format: Kindle
Great book but the entry on the TV show VOYAGE is wrong on many counts. There are too many to cite here but many of the monsters are misrepresented. Secret of the Loch does not have a sea monster in it at all. Night of Terror has one dinosaur. Some as in Doomsday Island are aliens. Others as in the second Creature are made by mad doctors. Many omissions aa well. Not well researched by Voyage to the bottom Of the sea standards. Everything else is okay but XFiles seems have a far too small entry too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • Most extensive book.
Format: Paperback
Received this is perfect condition. It was much larger and more extensive than I expected. I only wished there were more drawings or pictures. Overall, a very good book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021 by MICHELLE VILLAREAL

  • Definitive
Format: Paperback
The author is better known for his reference books on true crime that include unsolved mysteries and he takes the same approach to cryptids, he well even identify a site as one that was made up, as locales such as lakes also have entries. The format is A to Z and unlike a similar book on cryptids, if one is looking for, say, giant catfish, look under catfish, ditto for armadillo. Not all of the cryptids are monstrous, examples are Carolina Parakeet, Ivory Billed Woodpecker, and the Dodo, three birds that are extinct, but there are rumors of their survival. There are monochrome pics of all kinds, a glossary, a timeline, and a filmography. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2026 by Charles Floyd Rhodes

  • Newton book review
Format: Paperback
Wonderful detailed work by Michael Newton.....as usual !!!!! I just LOVE the book !
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2016 by Wisconsin

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