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A Beginner's Guide to Paranormal Investigation is an ideal guide for anyone who is curious about paranormal investigation and the supernatural. The author guides the reader through the required steps for paranormal investigation and identifies the core concepts of successful investigations. This book will provide readers with basic information that will help them to start their own supernatural searches. Readers will be introduced to the basic historical backgrounds of each phenomena, alternative theories for each phenomena, a grounding of common sense and what equipment to use and how to use it. A Beginner's Guide to Paranormal Investigation is a fantastic book for anyone with an interest in the paranormal.
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Mark Rosney, Rob Bethell and Jebby Robinson have over 30 years' experience of science based paranormal investigation, ranging from UFO cases to 'hauntings' - and everything else in-between. They currently run a 'Spook School' course in the North West to instruct locals in the principles and methods of paranormal investigation
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked this book up, with some knowledge of the subject, thinking it will pass the time, and, who knows, I might even learn a trick or two. I have to say, I found it very hard to put down. Considering it is written by three authors, the style is consistent throughout and very easy to read. Complex ideas and procedures are effortlessly described in a way that is easy to understand, and I'm sure that if I had never been on a paranormal investigation, after reading this, I 'd feel like I could organise one and come back with some useful evidence.
The book is divided up into separate sections. The first one covers general equipment requirements and provides suggestions for a range of useful bits of gear suitable for every pocket. After equipment is covered, then the book is separated into sections covering the five main areas of the paranormal, ghosts, electronic voice phenomena (EVP), cryptozoology, unidentified flying objects (UFO), and that bane of the serious investigator's life (and an especial interest of mine) - photographic anomalies.
Each section gives some fascinating historical information about the phenomena, and then talks you through how to set up a serious scientific (and that doesn't mean expensive) investigation so that if anything strange happens then your evidence will stand up to scrutiny. There is some excellent advice on how to sensitively interview witnesses, and most importantly, this book guides you on how to formulate 'open' questions rather than questions that would tend to influence the witnesses memory of the event and maybe even provide answers that the investigator wanted to hear - rather than the truth of what happened.
The section on photographic anomalies covers things like 'making your own orb' photos, misidentifications of things like fast-moving birds, hair, breath, and even fingers & camera straps. It also looks at ways of distinguishing between fake and reality. There's enough information for you to spend a pleasant afternoon or two playing at making 'paranormal' photos and in the process learn a lot about how your camera works. Invaluable if you want to be able to spot common errors and interpretations in photos presented to you for analysis.
The book makes it clear that most investigations produce no evidence and that a lot of witnesses misinterpret the ordinary for the extraordinary. Nevertheless, the authors gently lead you through all of that and leave you, the reader, in no doubt that the exploration of the 95% of everyday events perceived incorrectly as paranormal, is in itself a fascinating journey into the workings of the human mind. It is also the very necessary training ground that lets you know, on an intuitive level almost, when something really odd is taking place and well worth a thorough investigation. Paranormal investigation is not the glamorous activity that some TV shows might suggest it to be. It is something that requires a dedication that the authors clearly possess and the strongest sense that I got from the words of this book was that they wanted to make it very easy for me to do what they love doing. Their passion is clear, and I love being taught by those passionate about their subject.
If you have a hankering to explore the world of the paranormal, this book needs to be on your bookshelf. And if you take the advice on equipment, it will probably save you far more than the cover price on your first few pieces of kit.
By the way the cover on my copy is different from the one shown here.
The book is divided up into separate sections. The first one covers general equipment requirements and provides suggestions for a range of useful bits of gear suitable for every pocket. After equipment is covered, then the book is separated into sections covering the five main areas of the paranormal, ghosts, electronic voice phenomena (EVP), cryptozoology, unidentified flying objects (UFO), and that bane of the serious investigator's life (and an especial interest of mine) - photographic anomalies.
Each section gives some fascinating historical information about the phenomena, and then talks you through how to set up a serious scientific (and that doesn't mean expensive) investigation so that if anything strange happens then your evidence will stand up to scrutiny. There is some excellent advice on how to sensitively interview witnesses, and most importantly, this book guides you on how to formulate 'open' questions rather than questions that would tend to influence the witnesses memory of the event and maybe even provide answers that the investigator wanted to hear - rather than the truth of what happened.
The section on photographic anomalies covers things like 'making your own orb' photos, misidentifications of things like fast-moving birds, hair, breath, and even fingers & camera straps. It also looks at ways of distinguishing between fake and reality. There's enough information for you to spend a pleasant afternoon or two playing at making 'paranormal' photos and in the process learn a lot about how your camera works. Invaluable if you want to be able to spot common errors and interpretations in photos presented to you for analysis.
The book makes it clear that most investigations produce no evidence and that a lot of witnesses misinterpret the ordinary for the extraordinary. Nevertheless, the authors gently lead you through all of that and leave you, the reader, in no doubt that the exploration of the 95% of everyday events perceived incorrectly as paranormal, is in itself a fascinating journey into the workings of the human mind. It is also the very necessary training ground that lets you know, on an intuitive level almost, when something really odd is taking place and well worth a thorough investigation. Paranormal investigation is not the glamorous activity that some TV shows might suggest it to be. It is something that requires a dedication that the authors clearly possess and the strongest sense that I got from the words of this book was that they wanted to make it very easy for me to do what they love doing. Their passion is clear, and I love being taught by those passionate about their subject.
If you have a hankering to explore the world of the paranormal, this book needs to be on your bookshelf. And if you take the advice on equipment, it will probably save you far more than the cover price on your first few pieces of kit.
By the way the cover on my copy is different from the one shown here.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The paranormal is a "hot" subject these days and this is one of the better books available to those who would like to start their own paranormal investigations. However it is much more than a handbook for the would-be investigator but will also appeal to anyone with more than a passing interest in the paranormal.
The Forward states that the authors have over 30 years experience investigating the paranormal with a scientific bias and that certainly comes over in the book. In fact the book is deceptive in its breadth and depth.
Individual chapters proceeded with a 'Brief history' of that chapter's subject which, especially armchair, investigators will find fascinating including probably the best overview of UFOs I have ever read.
For me this is what makes this book stand out from others in the genre - the depth of the authors' knowledge.
The book is packed with real-life incidents and actual photos, alongside with helpful checklists, diagrams and instructions for leading your own investigations.The book looks good and is organised well with high quality and well laid out illustrations and images but please can we have an index in the next edition!
I particularly liked the way the authors have pitched this book and the extra detail and gentle humour that comes over in their writing.
As Messieurs Rosney, Bethell & Robinson would say....'Good Hunting' even if it is only from the comfort of your armchair!
The Forward states that the authors have over 30 years experience investigating the paranormal with a scientific bias and that certainly comes over in the book. In fact the book is deceptive in its breadth and depth.
Individual chapters proceeded with a 'Brief history' of that chapter's subject which, especially armchair, investigators will find fascinating including probably the best overview of UFOs I have ever read.
For me this is what makes this book stand out from others in the genre - the depth of the authors' knowledge.
The book is packed with real-life incidents and actual photos, alongside with helpful checklists, diagrams and instructions for leading your own investigations.The book looks good and is organised well with high quality and well laid out illustrations and images but please can we have an index in the next edition!
I particularly liked the way the authors have pitched this book and the extra detail and gentle humour that comes over in their writing.
As Messieurs Rosney, Bethell & Robinson would say....'Good Hunting' even if it is only from the comfort of your armchair!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A briliant book , easy for anyone to understand. I have been a paranormal investigator for over 6 years and have read many books in this field. A must own book for beginers and profesionals alike. Easy to read and understand. Proves that,anyone can become a paranormal invetigator without studieing at university. Witten in laymen terms, how to work in a profesional manor on conducting investigations.
There is no other book in the world in my opinon to match this one; so grab it while you can!
There is no other book in the world in my opinon to match this one; so grab it while you can!
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