They live in shadows... ...deep in the forest late at night in the dark recesses of our
mind. They're spoken of in stories and superstitions passed down through generations. Yet no
matter how jaded we've become a part of us remains vulnerable to them: werewolves and wendigos
poltergeists and vampires angry elves and vengeful spirits. In this beautifully illustrated
volume the host of the hit podcast Lore guides us through the fascinating history of these
terrifying creatures exploring not only the legends but what they tell us about ourselves.
Aaron Mahnke invites us to the desolate Pine Barrens of New Jersey where the notorious Jersey
Devil dwells. He visits the dimly lit rooms where séances take place the European villages
where gremlins make mischief - and even the Florida home of a haunted doll named Robert. The
monsters of folklore have become both a part of our language and a feature of our collective
psyche. Whether these beasts and bogeyman are real or just a reflection of our primal fears we
know on some level that not every mystery has been explained and that the unknown still has
the power to strike terror into our hearts. As Aaron Mahnke reminds us sometimes the truth
is even scarier than the lore. Praise for Lore 'Truth can often be much scarier than
fiction - something Mahnke proves as he dives deep into the world of folklore and the darker
side of history in a quest to root out the fragment of truth at the bottom of our fears.' -
Entertainment Weekly 'Unlike so much horror that needs over-the-top viscera to scare you
this podcast leans on history-folklore myth the stuff people once thought were true - to tell
its tales.' - The Atlantic 'Narrated by Mahnke in a style that evokes spooky campfire
stories Lore is a history lesson like no other.' - Esquire
