An Illustrated History of Urban Legends

Adam Allsuch Boardman

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English

Flying Eye Books
03 September 2024

Society & Social Sciences; General knowledge & trivia (Children's&YA); Mysteries & the supernatural (Children's&YA)

Series: An Illustrated History of

From the campfire to the digital rumour mill, urban legends have flourished wherever we tell stories. Whether once true, sprouted from half remembered facts or entirely fictional, we have scrutinized these legends for centuries. This book will ferry you across a river of uncanny tales, from classic folklore to contemporary urban legend. So, check the closet, make sure the skies are clear and delve in if you are ready to imagine the strange.

By: Adam Allsuch Boardman
Imprint: Flying Eye Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 252mm, Width: 194mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 505g
ISBN: 9781838749101
ISBN 10: 1838749101
Series: An Illustrated History of
Pages: 125
Publication Date: 03 September 2024
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Adam Allsuch Boardman grew up in an exceptionally green part of the Yorkshire Dales in England and studied BA Illustration at Leeds Arts University. He is currently a freelance illustrator, doing jobs for national museum exhibits, educational publications and historic businesses. He is greatly influenced by film and television as well as books, from authors such as Agatha Christie to Isaac Asimov.

Reviews for An Illustrated History of Urban Legends

A quick visual guide for beginners that’s visually engaging. - Kirkus Reviews Featured in Bleeding Cool - Things To Do In London If You Like Comics In May 2024: From 11am-12pm, we've got a Flying Eye Books workshop with Adam Allsuch Boardman, author of An Illustrated History of UFO's, Urban Legends and Filmaking! - Bleeding Cool Adam Allsuch Boardman will be panelling at SLJTeen Live on the Non-Fiction Panel - August 22nd 2024 - SLJ Teen Live A lusciously illustrated encyclopaedia of strange beliefs, odd mysteries, myths, conspiracies and intriguing rabbit holes. - Danny Robins of the Uncanny podcast This delightful illustrated book brings the best known modern (and ancient) legends to life - Dr David Clarke, Associate Professor SHU Allsuch Boardman casts a sceptical eye over urban legends from the 10th century onwards, from Atlantis to the hollow Earth conspiracy theory. This illustrated title for readers aged 12+ is a follow-up to An Illustrated History of Ghosts, which won a Children’s Choice Award in the SLA Information Book Awards 2023. - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller Children's Previews September An Illustrated History of Urban Legends is a book that I highly recommend for all ages, as a teaching tool given as a special gift at this time of year. - Loren Coleman, Cryptozoo News Blog