An Illustrated History of Urban Legends by Adam Allsuch Boardman Hardcover Book

Description: An Illustrated History of Urban Legends by Adam Allsuch Boardman 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 scrutinized 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. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography 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. Review A quick visual guide for beginners thats visually engaging. - Kirkus ReviewsFeatured in Bleeding Cool - Things To Do In London If You Like Comics In May 2024:From 11am-12pm, weve got a Flying Eye Books workshop with Adam Allsuch Boardman, author of An Illustrated History of UFOs, Urban Legends and Filmaking! - Bleeding CoolAdam Allsuch Boardman will be panelling at SLJTeen Live on the Non-Fiction Panel - August 22nd 2024 - SLJ Teen LiveA lusciously illustrated encyclopaedia of strange beliefs, odd mysteries, myths, conspiracies and intriguing rabbit holes. - Danny Robins of the Uncanny podcastThis delightful illustrated book brings the best known modern (and ancient) legends to life - Dr David Clarke, Associate Professor SHUAllsuch 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 Childrens Choice Award in the SLA Information Book Awards 2023. - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller Childrens Previews September Details ISBN1838749101 Author Adam Allsuch Boardman Publisher Flying Eye Books Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781838749101 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-09-03 Imprint Flying Eye Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Teenage / Young adult UK Release Date 2024-09-03 Audience Age 14 DEWEY 398.2 Illustrations Illustrations Series An Illustrated History of Pages 125 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161404925;

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