The Supernatural Book of Monsters, Spirits, Demons, and G... and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more



or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering
Sell Us Your Item
For a $1.42 Gift Card
Trade in
More Buying Choices
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Start reading The Supernatural Book of Monsters, Spirits, Demons, and G... on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Color:
Image not available

To view this video download Flash Player

 

The "Supernatural" Book of Monsters, Spirits, Demons, and Ghouls [Paperback]

Alex Irvine
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

List Price: $14.99
Price: $11.92 & FREE Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $3.07 (20%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it Wednesday, May 29? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Kindle Edition $9.78  
Paperback $11.92  
Unknown Binding --  
Summer Reading
Summer Reading
Browse the best books of summer including blockbusters, beach reads, and editors' picks in our Summer Reading Store.

Book Description

September 4, 2007

Twenty-three years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a demonic supernatural force. Following the tragedy, their father, John, set out to teach his boys everything about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America . . . and how to kill it.

Fans of the blockbuster television phenomenon can rejoice! A one-of-a-kind compilation of all of Sam and Dean's demon-busting knowledge, The Supernatural Book of Monsters, Spirits, Demons, and Ghouls contains illustrations and detailed descriptions that catalogue the more than two dozen otherworldly enemies that most people believe exist only in folklore, superstition, and nightmares:vampires, ghosts, revenants, reapers, and even bloody clowns. You'll find within these pages Sam and Dean's notes, observations, and memories interwoven with sections of John Winchester's invaluable journal, making this book the perfect companion to every thrilling episode—and an essential weapon in the secret war against the hidden creatures of the darkness!


Frequently Bought Together

The "Supernatural" Book of Monsters, Spirits, Demons, and Ghouls + Supernatural: Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting + Supernatural: John Winchester's Journal
Price for all three: $35.88

Buy the selected items together


Editorial Reviews

Review

"Not since 'The X-Files' has a show reveled so successfully in giving us goosebumps." - Entertainment Weekly "Stylish look, cool music, spooky storylines. It's a thriller done right." - Daily Variety" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Alex Irvine is an American fantasist and science fiction writer. His works include the novel A Scattering of Jades the stories collection Unintended Consequences, the Grail Quest novel One King, One Soldier, The Narrows. He is also the author of Batman: Inferno, about the DC Comics superhero, and the novel The Ultimates: Against All Enemies, about the Marvel Comics superhero team. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: It Books; First Edition edition (September 4, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061367036
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061367038
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Native of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Writer of books, comics, games etc. Fan of Detroit sports, any and all soccer. PhD, former professor. Father of three. Resident of Maine. Pets: two dogs, a parrot, a snake. Favorite writers, in no particular order: Cervantes, Borges, Murakami, Dick, Pynchon, Herriman, Chaucer, Kelly. Ask me again tomorrow, the list would be slightly different.

Some favorite books, not written by people on the previous list (but all written by people who might have been on the list on a different day), and again in no particular order: Sarah Canary, Gould's Book of Fish, Geek Love, Midnight's Children, Song of Solomon...

Current projects:

Marvel: Avengers Alliance, a Facebook RPG -- you've always wanted to be an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., right? Well, you can if you go to http://apps.facebook.com/avengersalliance

I'm also working on another Marvel game, some things for Blizzard, two novels, a novelization of an upcoming movie, and various shorter pieces and comics. More details as I can reveal them, but trust me, it's some pretty cool stuff.

Customer Reviews

It gives good explanations behind the supernatural critters that the Winchesters take down! C. Roberts  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
She would recommend this book for any true SuperNatural fan. I like Amazon  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is not just for those who are fans of the CW show Supernatural. Eric Kripke, creator of the show, prides himself on the validity of the legends and myths he uses in his show. This book gives background information about things encounted by the Winchesters with a few new critters added in. The text uses Sam and Dean's voices for each section and fans of the show can easily pick out which Winchester is speaking each time. This book is a must for those who want to learn more about urban legends and things that roam the night.
Was this review helpful to you?
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a unique book and well worth the read, even if you are not a "Supernatural" fan. It is purportedly written by Dean and Sam Winchester, and they, of course, cannot refrain from making smart remarks about one another. This makes the book fun to read, but what makes it truly interesting is the fact that writers didn't make up the stories for the TV series and then publish them in a book; this folklore, myths and legends have been around Man started putting sounds together to make words. As you read this book, you cannot help but wonder where such folklore and legend originated. What did someone see, hear or feel some dark night that lead to such tales as Bloody Mary, the wendigo, werewolves, hellhounds, sthriga, or the thousand other creatures or demons we've read about? I highly recommend this book for its uniqueness and its peek into that dark, frightened corner of the human mind.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of lore! July 11, 2008
Format:Paperback
I'd first heard about this book on a "Supernatural" fansite, and right away, I knew it would make a great read and it was the kind of book the series begged to have written: something that cataloged and expanded on the lore of the dozens of creatures which the Winchester brothers have tussled with over the course of the series -- and a few they *haven't* tussled with yet, which makes me wonder what lies ahead for next season! The first person POV makes it seem like the boys are relating their experiences to you first hand, and the excerpts from John Winchester's journal give you all the details you could ask for on the creatures he's dealt with and the life of a hunter. An excellent addition to an excellent series!
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars the monsters
This book features all the monsters that have been featured on the show. Not all of them but most of them through seasons 1 to at least 3. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Amanda Prokott
1.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointment
The summary/headline says it all ..... Had hoped for so much more from this book ...
Can't and Won't recommend fellow fans to buy it.
Published 10 days ago by Stinna Maria Bang
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book
rated this book a full 5 stars because it gives accurate detailed information regarding the creatures found in the show supernatural by Eric Kripke.
Published 14 days ago by anthony mahle
5.0 out of 5 stars Love It
Gives great insight/details of all the monsters, spirits, demons, ghouls, and other supernatural creatures that the Winchesters and Bobby Singer deal with in the hit tv series... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Wendy Mills
4.0 out of 5 stars cool book
Everything you wanted or didn't want to know about beings you may have heard of, and a lot you haven't. Very cool book!
Published 2 months ago by Karl
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty interesting.
Not a bad little book. I was expecting more of an A to Z encyclopedia type thing with a listing of all the different monsters and stuff. This was more like a summary of the show.
Published 3 months ago by Jacki Demchak
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of great information
Supernatural is a great show. This book helps adds to a great experience by expanding on the universe. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Brice Tarbox
4.0 out of 5 stars Just Received It!
I got this book at the same time as "Bobby Singer's....." book and just like that one I skimmed it and it looks like it's gonna be good reading.
Published 4 months ago by neoqserenity
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Got here earlier than I expected, and the product is amazing! No disappointments here! Consider me a satisfied customer, yup!
Published 5 months ago by Wynter DeGrote
5.0 out of 5 stars Big Supernatural fan.
I am a big fan of the series and I enjoyed this book very much. It was very interesting and I enjoyed reading about all the different demons and monsters. My kind of book
Published 6 months ago by ChavezV
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Forums

There are no discussions about this product yet.
Be the first to discuss this product with the community.
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Listmania!


Create a Listmania! list

So You'd Like to...


Create a guide


Look for Similar Items by Category