{"product_id":"world-of-weird-a-creepy-compendium-of-true-stories-hardcover","title":"World of Weird: A Creepy Compendium of True Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Adams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCelsius Pictor\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestor's notebook in a box. This ancestor is Dr. McCreebor \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003e an eminent explorer, philosopher, and collector of the very strange and truly creepy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dr. McCreebor's book is filled with the \u003cb\u003edark and disturbing stories\u003c\/b\u003e he has collected on his travels around the world. And now, after over 125 years in a dusty attic, Dr. McCreebor's writings can be read... \u003cb\u003eby only the bravest.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Discover the \u003cb\u003efascinating stories\u003c\/b\u003e behind a series of objects, people, and places in every chapter. McCreebor writes from a Victorian perspective -- and his descendant isn't afraid to write notes in the margins, bringing the science into the 21st century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Uncover \u003ci\u003eArtificalia\u003c\/i\u003e (man-made objects), \u003ci\u003eNaturalia\u003c\/i\u003e (natural creatures and beings), \u003ci\u003eSpiritualis\u003c\/i\u003e (the spirit world), \u003ci\u003eScelere\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupplicium\u003c\/i\u003e (crime and punishment), \u003ci\u003eScientifica\u003c\/i\u003e (scientific tools), \u003ci\u003eMagicae\u003c\/i\u003e (magical objects), and \u003ci\u003eMorteum\u003c\/i\u003e (skulls, bodies, and more).\u003cb\u003e Steampunk illustrator Celsius Pictor \u003c\/b\u003eintricately illustrates McCreebor's sketches, maps, records, and photographs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From \u003cb\u003eshrunken heads \u003c\/b\u003eto \u003cb\u003ewitches' charms\u003c\/b\u003e, saints' blood to graverobbers' remains, hangman's salve to trepanning tools, this book is \u003cb\u003ea peek into our grisly and macabre past.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom Adams is an award-winning television producer and author. He was born in Yorkshire but now lives in Kent, UK. With a science background, he was inspired to turn his hand to writing children's books once his eldest son, then 5, started asking questions about how the world worked. He won the Society of Authors\/ ALCS Award for Educational Writing for his book Molecule Mayhem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelsius Pictor is a freelance illustrator and visual artist. He studied Illustration at the School of Arts and Crafts and for 7 years he worked as Art Director in agencies and advertising studios from Spain, Switzerland, France, and the UK. Inspired by the work of old engravers and Max Ernst, Celsius uses collage and digital ink to bring to life a parallel world that mixes the digital, history, mythology, and nature. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 12.13 x 9.84 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766399893792,"sku":"9780711269545","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fd2ddef5d552889d7eae24610b61cd9f.webp?v=1780291956","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/world-of-weird-a-creepy-compendium-of-true-stories-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}