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World of Weird: A Creepy Compendium of True Stories [Kietas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Hardback, 64 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 305x248x12 mm, weight: 680 g, color illustrations
  • Išleidimo metai: 02-Aug-2022
  • Leidėjas: Wide Eyed Editions
  • ISBN-10: 0711269548
  • ISBN-13: 9780711269545
  • Formatas: Hardback, 64 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 305x248x12 mm, weight: 680 g, color illustrations
  • Išleidimo metai: 02-Aug-2022
  • Leidėjas: Wide Eyed Editions
  • ISBN-10: 0711269548
  • ISBN-13: 9780711269545
When a 21st-century scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestor’s notebook, in which a creepy and strange collection emerges, readers will learn the bone-chilling stories behind a series of objects, from shrunken heads to saints’ blood, people and places. Illustrations.

In the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestor’s notebook in a box. This ancestor is Dr. McCreebor — an eminent explorer, philosopher, and collector of the very strange and truly creepy.
 
Dr. McCreebor's book is filled with the dark and disturbing stories he has collected on his travels around the world. And now, after over 125 years in a dusty attic, Dr. McCreebor’s writings can be read… by only the bravest.
 
Discover the fascinating stories behind a series of objects, people, and places in every chapter. McCreebor writes from a Victorian perspective — and his descendant isn't afraid to write notes in the margins, bringing the science into the 21st century.

Uncover Artificalia (man-made objects), Naturalia (natural creatures and beings), Spiritualis (the spirit world), ScelereSupplicium (crime and punishment), Scientifica (scientific tools), Magicae (magical objects), and Morteum (skulls, bodies, and more). Steampunk illustrator Celsius Pictor intricately illustrates McCreebor’s sketches, maps, records, and photographs.

From shrunken heads to witches’ charms, saints’ blood to graverobbers’ remains, hangman’s salve to trepanning tools, this book is a peek into our grisly and macabre past.


Dr. McCreebor was an explorer and collector of the strange and creepy. This is his notebook – filled with the dark and disturbing stories he has collected on his travels. From shrunken heads to witches’ charms, saints’ blood to graverobbers’ remains, this book is a peek into our grisly past.

Dr. McCreebor was an explorer and collector of the strange and creepy. This is his notebook – filled with the dark and disturbing stories he has collected on his travels. From shrunken heads to witches’ charms, saints’ blood to graverobbers’ remains, this book is a peek into our grisly past.

In the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestor’s notebook in a box. This ancestor is Dr. McCreebor – an eminent explorer, philosopher, and collector of the very strange and truly creepy.
 
Dr. McCreebor's book is filled with the dark and disturbing stories he has collected on his travels around the world. And now, after over 125 years in a dusty attic, Dr. McCreebor’s writings can be read… by only the bravest.
 
Discover the fascinating stories behind a series of objects, people, and places in every chapter. McCreebor writes from a Victorian perspective – and his descendant isn't afraid to write notes in the margins, bringing the science into the 21st century.

Uncover Artificalia (man-made objects), Naturalia (natural creatures and beings), Spiritualis (the spirit world), ScelereSupplicium (crime and punishment), Scientifica (scientific tools), Magicae (magical objects), and Morteum (skulls, bodies, and more). Steampunk illustrator Celsius Pictor intricately illustrates McCreebor’s sketches, maps, records, and photographs.

From shrunken heads to witches’ charms, saints’ blood to graverobbers’ remains, hangman’s salve to trepanning tools, this book is a peek into our grisly and macabre past.
 

Recenzijos

A compendium of strange and creepy stories written by Dr McCreebor an eminent Victorian explorer and philosopher. McCreebor discusses shrunken heads and witches charms, while a 21st century scientist who discovered the book gives a modern day perspective in his notes in the margin. * The Bookseller * Any publication from Wide Eyed is always going to be on the top of my to read list because it is guaranteed to be exquisitely designed, thoroughly researched and fascinating to readStunning black and white illustrations accompany each of the weird but wonderful observations in the book. * Armadillo Magazine * "This brilliant book is full of factual information packed into a fictional frame, perfect for children who want to discover humankind's seriously strange past." * How It Works *

Contents
Artificialia
Naturalia
Spiritualis
Secelus Et Suppicium
Scientifica
Magicae
Morteum
Glossary
Tom Adams is an award-winning television producer and author. He was born in Yorkshire but now lives in Kent, UK. With a science background, he was inspired to turn his hand to writing childrens books once his eldest son, then 5, started asking questions about how the world worked. He won the Society of Authors/ ALCS Award for Educational Writing for his book Molecule Mayhem.

Celsius Pictor is a freelance illustrator and visual artist. He studied Illustration at the School of Arts and Crafts and for 7 years he worked as Art Director in agencies and advertising studios from Spain, Switzerland, France and the UK. Inspired by the work of old engravers and Max Ernst, Celsius uses collage and digital ink to bring to life a parallel world that mixes the digital, history, mythology and nature.