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Freaky Folklore is an essential compendium for anyone interested in creepy worldwide folklore – including monsters, cryptids, and beasts. The book features gorgeous illustrations and excerpts on various beings sorted by their country of origin. It is truly a masterpiece!

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I’ve always been extremely into folklore and cryptids, so when I discovered Freaky Folklore, I was beyond ecstatic. I love how the book covers folklore and beings from various countries, as well as gorgeous illustrations. Each excerpt is fairly short but covers the essential history and lore of each being. The beauty of this is that the book does not need to be read from cover to cover, but can be read in pieces, depending on which beings you would like to study.

Every highlight features quick facts, as well as the history of the being. This compendium is not meant to dive deep into the various monsters, cryptids, and beasts, but to gain quick insight into each of the beings, which can help guide you into studying more about them on your own.

This collection is essential for authors looking to incorporate folklore into their writing, or for anyone interested in learning more about folklore and monsters that have become a part of our collected consciousness. It is a treasure for folklore fans everywhere, and it is sure to keep you up at night!

Thank you so much to Lydia of The Quarto Group and Wellfleet Press for the ARC!