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Jan Harold Brunvand

    The Choking Doberman
    The Vanishing Hitch-hiker
    Too Good To Be True
    Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
    • Encyclopedia of Urban Legends

      • 560 stron
      • 20 godzin czytania

      Exploring the intriguing world of urban legends, this reference work offers alphabetical entries on a vast array of bizarre tales, from the ice man to the bullet baby. It delves into individual legends, their variations, and overarching themes, while also examining their connections to literature, film, and music. Recognized as a Booklist Editors' Choice in 2001, the book is both informative and engaging, making it a compelling read from start to finish. Compiled by a leading authority on contemporary folklore, it stands out for its depth and accessibility.

      Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
      4,0
    • Too Good To Be True

      • 539 stron
      • 19 godzin czytania

      The colossal classic becomes even more colossal with a new chapter of recent urban legends.

      Too Good To Be True
      3,8
    • The Vanishing Hitch-hiker

      American Urban Legends and Their Meanings

      • 156 stron
      • 6 godzin czytania

      The book that launched America's urban legend obsession!

      The Vanishing Hitch-hiker
      3,4
    • The Choking Doberman

      And Other Urban Legends

      • 256 stron
      • 9 godzin czytania

      Professor Jan Harold Brunvand expands his examination of the phenomenon of urban legends, those improbable, believable stories that always happen to a "friend of a friend."

      The Choking Doberman