Cryptozoology

London: Blandford, 1995. . Cr. 4to pp. 192 (+ pls). Cloth, illustrated with 8 colour plates and over 70 b/w photos, line drawings and diagrams. Near fine in similar d/w. Now out-of-print and scarce. (Fascinating study by one of the world's leading experts in Cryptozoology investigates the possibility of the existance of creatures still awaiting scientific discovery). . more information

Offered by Graham Newland (Natural History Books) (United Kingdom)

London: Robert Hale Limited, 1991. . 1st edn. 8vo pp. 208. Cloth, b/w frontispiece, 50 illustrations (inc. 43 prints reproduced from 19th century engravings, 5 b/w photos, 2 line drawings). Slight bump to front upper r/h corner, light creases and scuffing to dust wrapper, otherwise an excellent copy in similar d/w. Now out-of-print and scarce. (Scientific analysis is brought to bear on these true tales of mysterious birds, beasts and fish. Dr Karl Shuker investigates a fascinating assortment of little-known and bizarre creatures, illustrating his account with prints reproduced from nineteenth-century engravings, including several from his personal collection. By tenacious research in obscure journals, books, and foreign publications, the author has unearthed absorbing details of the appearance, behaviour and habitat of numerous creatures that continue to perplex the zoological community. They include such remarkable fauna as the giant mystery 'ape' of South America, the extraordinary singing dog of New Guinea, venomous snakes with cockscombs and the gigantic flesh-eating terror birds that replaced the extinct carnivorous dinosaurs. These are real creatures that offer daunting challenges to the orthodox scientist in search of satisfactory explanations). . more information

Offered by Graham Newland (Natural History Books) (United Kingdom)

London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1993. . Cr. 4to pp. 287. Illustrated laminated boards, num. colour & b/w photos, illustrations & line drawings. As new in d/w. Becoming difficult to obtain. (The first book devoted to the world's most spectacular zoological discoveries and the rediscoveries of the twentieth century, accompanied by the only comprehensive collection of photographs of these species to be published). . more information

Offered by Graham Newland (Natural History Books) (United Kingdom)