World of Weird : A Creepy Compendium of True Stories par Tom Adams points de vente

Product Name: World of Weird : A Creepy Compendium of True Stories par Tom Adams points de vente
EAN：9780711269521 UPC：9780711269521 ISBN：9780711269521 MPN：N/A Format：Hardback, 64 pages Author：Tom Adams Book Title：World of Weird: A Creepy Compendium of True Storie Item Height：1.12 cm Item Length：30.5 cm Item Weight：0.39 kg Item Width：24.8 cm Language：Eng Publisher：Wide Eyed Editions
In the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestors notebook in a box. This ancestor is Dr McCreebor - an eminent explorer, philosopher and collector of the very strange and truly creepy. Dr McCreebors book is filled with the dark and disturbing stories he has collected on his travels around the world. And now, after over 125 years in a dusty attic, Dr McCreebors writings can be read... by only the bravest. Discover the fascinating stories behind a series of objects, people and placesin every chapter. McCreebor points de vente writes from a Victorian perspective - and his descendent isnt afraid to write notes in the margins, bringing the science into the 21st century. Uncover Artificalia (man-made objects), Naturalia (natural creatures and beings), Spiritualis (the spirit world), ScelereSupplicium (crime and punishment), Scientifica (scientific tools), Magicae (magical objects) and Morteum (skulls, bodies and more). Steampunk illustrator Celsius Pictor intricately illustrates McCreebors sketches, maps, records and photographs. From shrunken heads to witches charms, saints blood to graverobbers remains, hangmans salve to trepanning tools, this book is a peek into our grisly and macabre past..