Product Description

"An Illustrated History of the Haunted World" describes key events and important personalities in the paranormal world from the first references to ghosts in Neolithic cave paintings to the modern day obsession with media ghosts. Opening with a history of hauntings throughout the ages, the book delves into the origins of festivals that honour the dead and their links to the realm of the paranormal. The following chapter then examines ghost photography from a modern perspective, covering everything from renowned 'ghost' images to the less well-known, and various unexplained apparitions, including orbs, fogs and vortices. The second half of the book deals with the history of spirit communication, providing a who's-who of key figures within the world of mediums and the paranormal, alongside a detailed look at the numerous methods and tools that have been employed over the centuries. Finally, the role of the paranormal in the modern world is discussed, including current research techniques, the development of parapsychology as a science, media furore, popular culture and the extent of contemporary belief in the spirit world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #113723 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

About the Author
Jason Karl is a ghost expert and founder of Ghost Research Foundation International. He has presented Haunted Homes, Ghost Files, Most Haunted, Haunted Halloween Live and Yes Live, and is currently co-presenting a series for BBC Radio Lancashire and fronting a historical documentary called 'Witchfinder'. For most of his life he has harboured a fascination with ghosts and the paranormal, and has studied widely on the subject. He lives in Preston, Lancashire.

Customer Reviews

An easy and entertaining read
I liked this book because it didn't try to blind you with science. It states from the start that the author will leave it to the reader's discretion to decide whether the contents are true or not, which makes a nice change from 'my sources would never lie! It's all true!'. The huge amount of photos were interesting to look at and my reaction to the 'spirit photography' section ranged from 'yeah, right' to 'ooh, could that be real?' Personally, I think this book is a nice addition to any paranormal student's library. The author also makes one or two suggestions for further reading for those interested.