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El. knyga: World of Weird: A Creepy Compendium of True Stories

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  • Formatas: 96 pages
  • Išleidimo metai: 02-Aug-2022
  • Leidėjas: Wide Eyed Editions
  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9780711269552
  • Formatas: 96 pages
  • Išleidimo metai: 02-Aug-2022
  • Leidėjas: Wide Eyed Editions
  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9780711269552

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In the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestors 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 McCreebors writings can be read by only the bravest.   Discover the fascinating stories behind a series of objects, people and placesin 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 McCreebors sketches, maps, records and photographs.

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

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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 *

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.