A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural

Embark on a spine-tingling journey through the eerie annals of ghosts and the supernatural realm across the globe with this illustrated compendium. 'A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural' chronicles the extraordinary narrative of one of the world's most fascinating and contentious subjects, spanning from Neolithic ancestor veneration and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost hunting and creepypasta tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.

This spellbinding volume serves as the perfect initiation into the subject, meticulously detailing the myriad ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been portrayed in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature. Within its ghostly pages, you'll encounter: Recounts of infamous tales of haunted dwellings and phantom ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters. Feature profiles of other ghostly or undead beings such as vampires and werewolves.

There exist numerous reasons why ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common thread woven through cultures worldwide. This tome offers a serious yet reader-friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject, exploring the supernatural across the world and throughout history. The most comprehensive illustrated history of its kind, 'A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural' will shock and delight you in equal measure – whether you are a believer or a sceptic.