Curran, Bob

Presents information about the legendary werewolf, examining the mythology surrounding the feared wolf man and its place in popular culture.

Analyzes the mythology of zombies, and examines the beliefs of ancient cultures--Sumarian, Babylonian, Egyptian, and Celtic--as well as twentieth-century myths, such as living mummies in Japan.

Examines vampire belief and lore throughout history and across the world, discussing the role vampires have played in film, literature, legend, and religion.

Collects stories from around the world about creepy, scary, or supposedly haunted places where people have claimed to feel supernatural presences, like ghosts.

Presents the history, traditions, and legends of a variety of mythological places, sunken lands, vanished realms and cities, and subterranean worlds.