- Paperback: 232 pages
- Publisher: cfz (12 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0951287273
- ISBN-13: 978-0951287279
- Product Dimensions: 18.9 x 24.6 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,140,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From the Publisher
We have been the leading publisher of cryptozoological books for over a decade now, but until now they were mostly 'home made' ringbpund affairs. We are very proud of this, our latest release, because not only id it the groundbreaking story of Jon Downes's extraordinary life, but also nis our first foray into major league publishing. Let's hope that it is the first of many!
From the Author
I hope that people reading this book have as much fun as I did writing it. I was inspired by Douglas Botting's biography of my hero Gerald Durrell. It told the story of nthe great man's life with wit and aplomb and was not afraid to reveal all the facets of his remarkable life - warts and all. My life and achievements are miniscule compared to Durrell's, but after fourteen years of running the world's largest cryptozoological research group I thought it was time its story was told - warts and all! And, golly! There are some warts!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This book is not just of interest to thosew of cryptozoological bent. It describes the triumphs over life's adversities by a most remarkable man and as such contains a lesson for us all - don't let life balk you - hit back. Added to this, the cryptozoological detail and the vigour with which the author built up the worldwide Centre for Fortean Zoology are quite fascinating.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
When I read this book I could hardly bring myself to put it down, it's not often you can say that about a book and mean it, but this is one of those rare gems when it's not just a figure of speech.
Jon is the UK's best known cryptozoologist and founder of the worlds largest and most renowned crypozoological research groop the Centre for Fortean Zoology ( http://www.cfz.org.uk/ ) and Monster Hunter follows his life as it twists and turns in many unexpected ways. Unusualy for a self penned autobiography Jon tells about his life warts and all, keaps nothing back from the reader and certainly dosen't mince his words. This is Jonathan Downes at his best, if you are at all interested in cryptozoology (or indead anything fortean or paranormal as Jon details his experience and study of ghosts, werewolves and hoast of other supernatural enterties) buy this book now and your hunger will be saited.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Written by Jonathan Downes, the head-honcho of the Exeter-based Centre for Fortean Zoology, my good pal, and (along with his sidekick Richard Freeman), the world's only full-time chaser of mysterious beasts, Monster Hunter is a truly fantastic read.
What makes this book stand out from most other titles that cover broadly similar topics is that it is very much a personal story told from the author's own unique perspective.
Beginning in Hong Kong in the 1960s, Monster Hunter reveals how our hero became fascinated with such beasts as the Yeti, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and sea serpents, and then heads off to the southwest of England where Downes makes his home and where his adventures begin.
Encompassing tales of ape-men, lake monsters, the hairy wild man of Devon, sinister characters roaming the woods of England by moonlight, the diabolical Owlman of Mawnan Woods, witches, vampires, werewolves and more, this is a book that should be read by anyone who is interested in cryptozoology or is contemplating entering the field.
Monster Hunter reminds me of what Lovejoy might have been like had he engaged in chasing strange creatures instead of antique collecting, and is a joyous, affectionate, dark and nostalgic title that evokes the best of Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas; Swallows & Amazons; the Narnia chronicles; Kolchak: The Night-Stalker; and a good Sherlock Holmes story. It then mixes all of the above ingredients into the pot and spits them out in true in-your-face style.
A really great book.
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Now the truth can be told!
This was the first perfect-bound book that we did, and it was some months before I found that dear Graham had uploaded the wrong version. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2006 by J. Downes
Entertaining and Fascinating
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Published on 5 April 2005 by Christopher D. Clark
A warts and all look at the world's foremost monster hunter
If this book were a script for a film then it would be rejected for being too outlandish. But i can vouch that every word of it is true! Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2005 by "richarddragon"
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