An Illustrated History of Urban Legends

Praise

A quick visual guide for beginners that’s visually engaging. – Kirkus Reviews

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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

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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