{"product_id":"the-cryptids-book-david-mcgill-9798268273489","title":"The Cryptids Book: Legends From Around The World An Introduction To The Mysterious, The Strange \u0026 The Unknown 135 Cryptids Featured","description":"Have you ever wondered what lurks beyond our nightly shadows, creatures whispered of in legends and folktales, sometimes glimpsed only in the dark? \u003ci\u003eThe Cryptids Book\u003c\/i\u003e brings together \u003cb\u003e135 cryptids\u003c\/b\u003e from every corner of the globe in one inviting, richly illustrated guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlike encyclopedias that list hundreds of names but leave you feeling lost, this is a reader-first introduction to the cryptid world. You'll start with the familiar \u003cb\u003eBigfoot\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eNessie\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMothman\u003c\/b\u003e, but quickly venture deeper to creatures you've probably never heard of: the icy \u003cb\u003eNingen\u003c\/b\u003e of the Antarctic, the legendary \u003cb\u003eOlgoi-Khorkhoi\u003c\/b\u003e, the mysterious \u003cb\u003eWaheela\u003c\/b\u003e of the Arctic North, the eerie \u003cb\u003eThetis Lake Monster\u003c\/b\u003e of Canada, and many more. Every cryptid entry is structured so you can flip to any page and get: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigins\u003c\/b\u003e: the first known sightings and regional lore\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescriptions\u003c\/b\u003e: what witnesses claim to have seen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural meaning\u003c\/b\u003e: the role these creatures play in myths and communities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePossible explanations\u003c\/b\u003e: natural or scientific theories behind the legends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePronunciation guide\u003c\/b\u003e: so you'll never stumble over unusual names \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a newcomer just starting your journey into cryptids or a veteran monster enthusiast hungry for deeper cuts, this book offers \u003cb\u003ea balanced, engaging, and approachable introduction to the hidden world of cryptozoology\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't just read about the standard suspects, step into the unknown. Let your next favorite monster surprise you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David McGill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798268273489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d","brand":"David McGill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47580125855999,"sku":"9798268273489","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1cc4a77f-eb93-42f5-890a-a453101af4e6.jpg?v=1763878978","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-cryptids-book-david-mcgill-9798268273489","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}