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"Stylish look, cool music, spooky storylines. It's a thriller done right." - --Daily Variety"
"Not since 'The X-Files' has a show reveled so successfully in giving us goosebumps." - --Entertainment Weekly
"Not since 'The X-Files' has a show reveled so successfully in giving us goosebumps." - --Entertainment Weekly
"Not since 'The X-Files' has a show reveled so successfully in giving us goosebumps." - --Entertainment Weekly
"Not since 'The X-Files' has a show reveled so successfully in giving us goosebumps." - --Entertainment Weekly
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Twenty-three years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a demonic supernatural force. Following the tragedy, their father set out to teach the boys everything about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners of America... and how to kill it. This unique illustrated compilation of all of Sam and Dean s demon-busting knowledge contains detailed descriptions of more than two-dozen otherworldly enemies, from vampires, to ghosts, revenants, reapers, and even bloody clowns. Interwoven with sections of John Winchesters invaluable journal, this is the perfect companion to every thrilling episode and an essential weapon in the secret war against the hidden creatures of darkness!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a big fan of the series I preordered this book and waited for the intervening months with great anticipation - only to be let down.
On the good side the information is interesting, but it's nothing new if you're into folklore, mythology, ghost stories, etc.
However, it is printed on that porous cheap paper that deteriorates rapidly and attracts weevils, because of this cannot place the book next any other books you wish to keep for posterity. If you do the other books suffer.
The book is written from the point of view of Sam Winchester, or at least the introduction was.
It appears to be a version of John Winchester's monster's and demon's Filofax. Yet it lacks any imagery of Sam, Dean and John Winchester or of the ghosts, demons, etc. Since it was based on the show, and based on an object featured in the show, it would be more appealing to fans if it had contains some of the promotional photography that is used to the series and on the cover. This is one of the biggest disappointments about the entire book.
As a Winchester fan I was looking forward to information about the spooks, ghouls and ghosts, some of the folklore that appeared in the show, along with some photographs and stills from the show. In this, the cover of the book is very misleading (and in my opinion deliberately so).
There are some black and white sketches of various spectres and spooks but no stills.
The cover is glossy and full of photographs from the series. This gives a false impression as to its contents such photographs could have been used to illustrate the various ghost, ghouls, monsters and spirits, but this is an opportunity which the publishers did not take. The blurb on the back of the book states that it "contains illustrations and other detailed descriptions" these illustrations are the black pencil drawings and sketches.
This was a book with a lot of promise that has failed to deliver by the cost-cutting and money grabbing of the publishers.
On the good side the information is interesting, but it's nothing new if you're into folklore, mythology, ghost stories, etc.
However, it is printed on that porous cheap paper that deteriorates rapidly and attracts weevils, because of this cannot place the book next any other books you wish to keep for posterity. If you do the other books suffer.
The book is written from the point of view of Sam Winchester, or at least the introduction was.
It appears to be a version of John Winchester's monster's and demon's Filofax. Yet it lacks any imagery of Sam, Dean and John Winchester or of the ghosts, demons, etc. Since it was based on the show, and based on an object featured in the show, it would be more appealing to fans if it had contains some of the promotional photography that is used to the series and on the cover. This is one of the biggest disappointments about the entire book.
As a Winchester fan I was looking forward to information about the spooks, ghouls and ghosts, some of the folklore that appeared in the show, along with some photographs and stills from the show. In this, the cover of the book is very misleading (and in my opinion deliberately so).
There are some black and white sketches of various spectres and spooks but no stills.
The cover is glossy and full of photographs from the series. This gives a false impression as to its contents such photographs could have been used to illustrate the various ghost, ghouls, monsters and spirits, but this is an opportunity which the publishers did not take. The blurb on the back of the book states that it "contains illustrations and other detailed descriptions" these illustrations are the black pencil drawings and sketches.
This was a book with a lot of promise that has failed to deliver by the cost-cutting and money grabbing of the publishers.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The British publication of Supernatural Book of Monsters, Demons, Spirits and Ghouls is an excellent addition to any Supernatural fan's library of lore. Written from Sam and Dean's point of view, the reader is taken led through a fascinating narrative of supernatural beings. The book features both creatures shown in episodes (the Woman in White, shtriga, acheri, wendigos, etc) as well as many many others. The inclusion of 16-colour pages of photographs (sadly lacking from the American edition) in particular is very nice indeed.
I highly recommend this boook to any Supernatural fan.
I highly recommend this boook to any Supernatural fan.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
bought my wife this as a fun prez for xmas but she found it and wont put it down now, while she watches her beloved boys Sam & Dean (Dean in particular) fight the demons etc
Most Recent Customer Reviews
good companion to the series
If you love supernatural the series you'll love this book. Has some fab pictures and also gives some good insight to the lore they use for the stories. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. L. Mccormick
supernatural book of monsters
i brought this book a few weeks ago and i very love it and i would recommend it 2 any supernaturl fan.
Published 13 months ago by nicki
massive fan of the series and book!
I'm a huge fan of supernatural anyway and this book does not dissapoint. Its facted based and gives the reader a wealth of information about creatures seen and not seen in the... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by elaine earle
Not Bad But Come On......
Even I spotted some of the grammatical error's in this and I'm friggin dyslexic lol!
The book is suppose to be from the bothers point of view and for the most part it... Read more
The book is suppose to be from the bothers point of view and for the most part it... Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2009 by R. G. Hird
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