{"product_id":"shapeshifters-john-b-kachuba-9781836392552","title":"Shapeshifters: A History","description":"\u003cb\u003eA compelling and original cultural history of shapeshifters.\u003c\/b\u003e There is something about a shapeshifter--a person who can transform into an animal--that captures our imagination; that causes us to want to howl at the moon, or flit through the night like a bat. Werewolves, vampires, demons, and other weird creatures appeal to our animal nature, our \"dark side,\" our desire to break free of the bonds of society and proper behavior. Real or imaginary, shapeshifters lurk deep in our psyches and remain formidable cultural icons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe myths, magic, and meaning surrounding shapeshifters are brought vividly to life in John B. Kachuba's compelling and original cultural history. Rituals in early cultures worldwide seemingly allowed shamans, sorcerers, witches, and wizards to transform at will into animals and back again. Today, millions of people believe that shapeshifters walk among us and may even be world leaders. Featuring a fantastic and ghoulish array of examples from history, literature, film, TV, and computer games, \u003ci\u003eShapeshifters\u003c\/i\u003e explores our secret desire to become something other than human.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John B. Kachuba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836392559\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836392552\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.80h x 5.08w x 0.90d","brand":"John B. Kachuba","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997609668863,"sku":"9781836392552","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shapeshifters-john-b-kachuba-9781836392552","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}