Darklore, Vol. 2 [Deluxe Edition] [Hardcover]

Greg Taylor (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

Darklore is a journal of exceptional observations, hidden history, the paranormal and esoteric science. Bringing together some of the top researchers and writers on topics from outside of mainstream science and history, Darklore will challenge your preconceptions by revealing the strange dimensions veiled by consensus reality. Featuring contributions from Stephen E. Braude Ph.D, Nick Redfern, Jon Downes, Blair Blake, Theo Paijmans, Michael Tymn, Greg Taylor and many others, Volume 2 of Darklore offers only the best writing and research from the most respected individuals in their fields. In Darklore Volume 2 you'll find discussions of subjects such as the occult underpinnings of modern rock music, the origins of the Illuminati, hallucinogens and witchcraft, DMT and the occult, and much more. Find out more about the book - including free sample articles - at the Darklore website: darklore.dailygrail.com

Product Details

• Hardcover: 276 pages
• Publisher: Daily Grail Publishing; Limited edition (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975720074
• ISBN-13: 978-0975720073
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #704,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Greg Taylor is an expert in the topics discussed in Dan Brown's books, from ancient secret societies and hidden history through to modern research into the mysteries of the mind. For the past ten years Greg has been the editor of the online alternative news portal, "The Daily Grail" (www.dailygrail.com), and he is also the editor-in-chief of the Fortean anthology series Darklore.

Greg has a long history of research into the subjects of alternative history and secret societies. He also has a website devoted to news and articles on Dan Brown's books: The Cryptex (www.thecryptex.com)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cumulative Intrigue, November 29, 2008

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Michael E. Tymn (Kailua, Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Darklore Volume 2 (Paperback) (Paperback)

As with Darklore I, I am a biased reviewer since I wrote one of the 15 stories in this book, but I challenge anyone to say that this is not a collection of very intriguing essays on paranormal matters.

My contribution is on pre-Raymond Moody near-death experiences. I give details of two of the most interesting NDEs on record, one of them by a physician who watched himself die.

Popular author Michael Prescott discusses the famous R-101 disaster, which is one of my favorite cases of mediumship. This article alone is worth the price of the book.

I liked parapsychologist Steven Braude's analysis of why so many mainstream scientists fear PSI and how they attempt to debunk evidential cases with shallow arguments. But this book has a little of everything. Editor Greg Taylor writes about how rock music is an attempt to transcend the intellect. Paul Devereux discusses psychedelics and withcraft in medieval Europe. There are interesting articles on everything from UFOs and the Loch Ness monster to the Crystal Skull and Mothman.

If you missed Darklore I, check out the reviews on that one as well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Badass, February 6, 2010

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Jeremy (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Darklore Volume 2 (Paperback) (Paperback)

An unbiased look into the unexplained. From the occult to the mothman and others. Hard to put down. Definitely badass in my book of books.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overlooked gem of a book series..., November 11, 2009

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J. Hirth (Somewhere, ME USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Darklore Volume 2 (Paperback) (Paperback)

Having bought the first volume, and enjoyed it, I naturally had to get the second one too.
I am suprised at the stories recounted in both books and also alot of the theories of strange phenomena.
I have been interested in the paranormal since I was a kid and have read so many books on the subject, its nice to read some new
material for a change.
I highly recommend this book and the first, and I plan on getting the rest of the volumes also.
Its thought provoking material and makes you see things in a different view from what you may be used to.
All the authors that contribute seem to be very well versed in the weird undercurrent that some people overlook.
I would love to go into detail about some of the things talked about but I don't want to spoil anything for
those who have yet to read it.