An Illustrated History of Urban Legends
A sceptical enquiry into urban legends, from Atlantis to the hollow Earth conspiracy, and everything in between.
From the campfire to the digital rumour mill, urban legends have flourished wherever we tell stories. Whether once true, sprouted from half remembered facts or entirely fictional, we have scrutinised these legends for centuries. This book will ferry you across a river of uncanny tales, from classic folklore to contemporary urban legend. So, check the closet, make sure the skies are clear and delve in if you are ready to imagine the strange.
Creators
Adam Allsuch Boardman grew up in an exceptionally green part of the Yorkshire Dales in England and studied BA Illustration at Leeds Arts University. He is currently a freelance illustrator, doing jobs for national museum exhibits, educational publications and historic businesses. He is greatly influenced by film and television as well as books, from authors such as Agatha Christie to Isaac Asimov.
Reviews
Perfect for catching the eye of those with a short attention span. This is the sort of book a group of kids could have a lot of fun with whilst idling away a slow afternoon in the school library. […] This is another entertaining read and should appeal to any kid with an overactive imagination which has already been borrowed from my school library several times. AGE RANGE 10/11+ to TEEN
Tony Jones, GNofHorror
A quick visual guide for beginners that’s visually engaging.
Kirkus Reviews
Allsuch Boardman casts a sceptical eye over urban legends from the 10th century onwards, from Atlantis to the hollow Earth conspiracy theory. This illustrated title for readers aged 12+ is a follow-up to An Illustrated History of Ghosts, which won a Children’s Choice Award in the SLA Information Book Awards 2023.
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