{"product_id":"the-united-states-of-cryptids-a-tour-of-american-myths-and-monsters","title":"The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJ. W. (Jason) Ocker \u003c\/b\u003eis an Edgar Award-winning travel writer, novelist, and blogger. His previous books include \n\u003ci\u003ePoe-Land\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eA Season with the Witch\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eCursed Objects\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast \n\u003ci\u003eOTIS: Odd Things I've Seen\u003c\/i\u003e (oddthingsiveseen.com), where he chronicles his visits to oddities around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A deliciously nerdy chronicle that celebrates thinking about life beyond.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eVice\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Thoughtful and well-researched...a worthy addition to any cryptid enthusiast's library.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eAIPT Comics\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[Ocker's] breezy storytelling talents make for enjoyable reading.\" \n\u003ci\u003e--Booklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Essential reading for anyone with an interest in unexplained mysteries, folklore, mythology, and the supernatural. An inherently fascinating, impressively informative, truly exceptional, and unreservedly recommended addition to community and academic library Cryptid collections.\" \n\u003ci\u003e--Midwest Book Review \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I love folklore, so naturally, I also love cryptids, since they're basically the scary story versions of modern folklore. Which is precisely what I enjoyed about \n\u003ci\u003eThe United States of Cryptids.\"--BoingBoing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Essential reading for anyone with an interest in unexplained mysteries, folklore, mythology, and the supernatural. An inherently fascinating, impressively informative, truly exceptional, and unreservedly recommended addition to community and academic library Cryptid collections.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"For believers and non-believers alike, this book is an interesting look at the legendary creatures that run, crawl and fly throughout the 50 states.\"--James Madison University's \n\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Breeze\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWelcome to the stranger side of America--where monsters lurk in forests, lakes, swamps, deserts, and roadside legends across all fifty states.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating and fully illustrated journey through the weird world of American cryptids, from iconic creatures like Bigfoot and Mothman to bizarre local legends most people have never heard of. Written by travel writer and folklore enthusiast J. W. Ocker, this entertaining nonfiction guide explores the myths, sightings, history, and communities surrounding America's most mysterious monsters. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTravel state by state through the hidden corners of American folklore and discover: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Jersey Devil haunting the Pine Barrens \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichigan's terrifying Nain Rouge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Carolina's Lizard Man \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashington's Batsquatch \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountless regional creatures, lake monsters, goblins, beasts, and unexplained legends \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMore than just a monster encyclopedia, \n\u003ci\u003eThe United States of Cryptids\u003c\/i\u003e explores why communities embrace these legends through festivals, museums, roadside attractions, local pride, and spooky storytelling traditions. Whether you believe in cryptids or simply love folklore and weird Americana, this book offers a fun, atmospheric look at the stories people continue to tell about the unknown. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with illustrations, historical context, cultural trivia, and humor, this comprehensive guide is perfect for paranormal fans, Halloween readers, road-trip dreamers, and anyone fascinated by the strange side of American history. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePack your flashlight, keep an eye on the woods, and start your cryptid tour across America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2022 pg. 15 (EAN 9781683693222, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2023 pg. 99 (EAN 9798212028912, Compact Disc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2022 pg. 15 (EAN 9781683693239, Other)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Quirk Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496191557910,"sku":"9781683693222","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781683693222.jpg?v=1783057178","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-united-states-of-cryptids-a-tour-of-american-myths-and-monsters","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}