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Cryptozoology A To Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature Paperback – August 5, 1999

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The ultimate quest for the world's most mysterious creatures.

The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman -- these are the names of the elusive beasts that have caught the eye and captured the imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Recently, tales of these "monsters" have been corroborated by an increase in sightings, and out of these legends a new science has been born: cryptozoology -- the study of hidden animals.

Cryptozoology A to Z, the first encyclopedia of its kind, contains nearly two hundred entries, including cryptids (the name given to these unusual beasts), new animal finds, and the explorers and scientists who search for them. Loren Coleman, one of the world's leading cryptozoologists, teams up with Jerome Clark, editor and author of several encyclopedias, to provide these definitive descriptions and many never-before-published drawings and photographs from eyewitnesses' detailed accounts. Full of insights into the methods of these scientists, exciting tales of discovery, and the history and evolution of this field, Cryptozoology A to Z is the most complete reference ever of the newest zoological science.

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"The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman - these are the names of the elusive beasts that have caught the eye and captured the imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Recently, tales of these "monsters" have been corroborated by an increase in sightings, and out of these legends a new science has been born: cryptozoology - the study of hidden animals."--BOOK JACKET. "Cryptozoology A to Z, the first encyclopedia of its kind, contains nearly two hundred entries, including cryptids (the name given to these unusual beasts), new animal finds, and the explorers and scientists who search for them. Loren Coleman, one of the world's leading cryptozoologists, teams up with Jerome Clark, editor and author of several encyclopedias, to provide these definitive descriptions and many never-before-published drawings and photographs from eyewitnesses' detailed accounts. Full of insights into the methods of these scientists, exciting tales of discovery, and the history and evolution of this field, Cryptozoology A to Z is the most complete reference ever of the newest zoological science."--BOOK JACKET.

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Loren Coleman, M.S.W., has researched the Copycat Effect for more than two decades. Coleman has been an adjunct professor at various universities in New England since 1980 and a senior researcher with the Muskie School for Public Policy. He is currently the primary consultant for the State of Maine's Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative. The author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books, including the critically acclaimed work Suicide Clusters, lives in Portland, Maine.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster; Original ed. edition (August 5, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0684856026
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0684856025
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.68 x 9.25 inches

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vicky torres

Good, but showing its age.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2019

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This is a very good book that gives overviews of many cryptids from around the world....HOWEVER it also spends MUCH of its time on prominent Cryptozoologists. Sometimes even more than it does on the cryptids.

Also some of the entries are now out of date and give information we now know was either hoaxed or just plain WRONG.

A prime example would be the Menehune. It lists this as a sort of island locked cousin to the Bigfoot. We now know that Menehune means "Low in Status" and NOT "Short in stature" like it used to be thought. The Menehune were in fact the original population, and work force of Hawaii. We have their artifacts and other evidence of them. There is a Menehune MUSEUM on Kauai.

The book is good and is still a good edition to your Cryptozoology library, but cross research on its entries is a good idea because as I said before, it is showing its age.

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MARTI FODDRILL

Would love to see updated version

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022

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I've enjoyed it however I didn't realize it was written in the 90's. Some "cryptids" are now officially recognized (such as the tree kangaroo) and there has been huge advancements in science, DNA, and in general in how we view the world. There are also new experts to the field and so are no longer with us. Loren is, thank goodness!

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Penguin08

I believe) but still is very informative and the author went to great lengths to research the subjects

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A very thorough book that offers information on a wealth of creatures that are not often referred to otherwise. It is dated (1999, I believe) but still is very informative and the author went to great lengths to research the subjects. I recommend this book to anyone as an Encyclopedia to the Crypto world - It does not go into a huge depth to any particular animal (I think Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster have the most pages dedicated to each subject - around 3 or 4) but gives general information on each.

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Katie

Thoroughly Entertaining and Informative

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021

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This is an excellent read for those who want to quickly know a great deal about cryptozoology. The book is well laid-out, and it never feels like it drags on for too long.

That said, it is an encyclopedia. A straight read-through could be far too dense for some. For me, though, it was perfect.

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M.L.Champ'e

like the rest of Mr

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018

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I have not read the book start to finish but have been using for reference work. The sections on each Cryptid are very thoroughly researched, like the rest of Mr. Coleman's works, making for an informative and interesting read. I wish I had ordered the print version, as I got it digitally to use on an electronic reading device.

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GrooV67

Good reference for anyone interested in Cryptozoology.

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2005

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While this book does mention some mythological beings, the existance of a majority of creatures discussed is at least plausible, and there is sufficient evidence to suggest that many may represent animals truly unknown to science.

Along with descriptions, some sighting reports, experiences, and discussion of evidence of unknown creatures, this book presents all animals once thought extinct, elusive, and subsequently proven to exist, or rediscovered. As in the case of the famous Coelacanth, a prehistoric fish thought extinct since the Cretaceous Period but found very much alive in 1938.

Cryptozoology A-Z also sheds light on cases of misidentification and includes many profiles of people involved with Cryptozoololgical studies.

I highly recommend this book for those who wish to learn more about Cryptozoology, the many interesting, monsterous, and bizarre creatures there are, or might be, in our world, and the people who search for them.

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Carey

More cryptozoology, less cryptozoologist.

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2017

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3 stars is kind because I respect Loren Coleman as a researcher, but self-indulgence is always boring. Probably one third of this book is about cryptozoologists. That is not why anyone would buy this book. So pages for some obscure friend and a paragraph for many creatures. Not exhaustive either. Disappointing.

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AuthorDan

perhaps this was helpful for research when it first came ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2018

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perhaps this was helpful for research when it first came out, but it is cursory and is missing far too many alleged species that I had to research for my anthology; see AuthorDan (dot) com. It was a partial help, though, in providing some research sources and helping with my checklist of cryptids.

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Ms. Roberts

Well informed

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2021

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Great information and great listing

Crypto fan

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2018

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All his books are great, recommended.

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Mr. John Thompson

a-z of cryptozoology

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2012

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this is a great guide to cryptids such as Bigfoot by the world's expert on such phenomena. It sheds light on so many mysterious animals.

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Tombo

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2015

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A.S.

Decent Book

Reviewed in Australia on April 8, 2022

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The book tackles the topic of cryptids from an academic perspective and is formatted almost like a dictionary. That being said it does not cover "supernatural" creatures/phenomena( no ghosts/skin walkers ect) so do keep that in mind. The topics cover a wide variety of cryptids and also provides information on notable contributors to the field of cryptozoology; while it covers information across a wide scope it never goes indepth for any particular topic.

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