The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings

With 250 entries, this updated filmography and resource is the encyclopedic guide to all things lycanthropic and a fascinating compendium of comparative mythology and folklore. Delving into the 15th century to uncover the origins of the werewolf legend, it is an eye-opening, blood-pounding tour through the ages, landing on the doorstep of creatures like hirsute mass-murderer Albert Fish, Michael Lupo (Lupo is "wolf" in Italian), and Fritz Haarman who slaughtered and ate his victims–selling the leftovers as steaks and roasts in his butcher shop. The photos and drawings provide hair-raising evidence of strange and obsessional behavior through the centuries, and a helpful chronology of lycanthropic activities dates back 140,000 years to the first mixing of human and lupine blood. Werewolf hunters of all ages will appreciate the detailed section on slaying the beast, while potential victims will find the information on detecting and warding away the occasional wayward wolfman more to their immediate liking—if not need.

About the Author :
Brad Steiger has been devoted to exploring and examining unusual, hidden, secret, and otherwise strange occurrences for nearly five decades. He is the author of numerous articles and more than 150 books on paranormal theme, including Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Houses; Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters, and Beasts from the Darkside; Real Vampires, Night Stalkers, and Creatures from the Darkside; and Real Zombies, the Living Dead, Creatures of the Apocalypse. He lives in Iowa.

Review :
"Another good spell-binding Brad Steiger classic! This book will be hard to put down once you get started."-- Alternate Perceptions magazine "The Werewolf Book is wonderfully thorough, exhaustively detailed, and affordable."-- American Reference Books "Brad Steiger's magnum opus, a labor of deep scholarship elegantly written. As a reference source, it is invaluable for anyone interested in pursuing the werewolf."-- Ancient American Magazine "Provides detailed information on a wide variety of mythical creatures and the culture surrounding them."-- Book News "The book is written in Steiger's usual popular style, and ... it should be popular."-- Booklist Online "From A to Z, Brad Steiger presents a true encyclopedia of werewolfism, a reference masterpiece, overflowing with fascinating information to make readers think and shudder."-- Fate magazine "...a very professional encyclopedia from one of the field's masters, covering all things shapeshiftery and not just "men who are hairy on the inside"-- Fortean Times "If werewolves, hairy shape-shifting monsters, and silver-bullets are your thing, then you're in for a big, big treat! An excellent, fully updated, and massively expanded, edition of The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings is most definitely a title to sink your teeth into!"-- Mania.com "It is with reverence to its awesome scope that we recommend it to anyone even marginally interested in the topic."-- Rue Morgue magazine "Another classic for the ages, Steiger continues to educate and entertain. I eagerly await his next book to come."-- The Examiner "There are historical as well as pop culture entries in this encyclopedia, and I think that's what makes this book so different. Most people do not sit down and read an encyclopedia from cover to cover, but with this book, the reader can do exactly that and not feel overwhelmed with information. [T]his encyclopedia will appeal to more than just the average werewolf/vampire lover."-- VOYA "Another good spell-binding Brad Steiger classic! This book will be hard to put down once you get started."— Alternate Perceptions magazine "The Werewolf Book is wonderfully thorough, exhaustively detailed, and affordable."— American Reference Books "Brad Steiger's magnum opus, a labor of deep scholarship elegantly written. As a reference source, it is invaluable for anyone interested in pursuing the werewolf."— Ancient American Magazine "Provides detailed information on a wide variety of mythical creatures and the culture surrounding them."— Book News "The book is written in Steiger’s usual popular style, and ... it should be popular."— Booklist Online "From A to Z, Brad Steiger presents a true encyclopedia of werewolfism, a reference masterpiece, overflowing with fascinating information to make readers think and shudder."— Fate magazine "...a very professional encyclopedia from one of the field's masters, covering all things shapeshiftery and not just “men who are hairy on the inside”"— Fortean Times "If werewolves, hairy shape-shifting monsters, and silver-bullets are your thing, then you’re in for a big, big treat! An excellent, fully updated, and massively expanded, edition of The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings is most definitely a title to sink your teeth into!"— Mania.com "It is with reverence to its awesome scope that we recommend it to anyone even marginally interested in the topic."— Rue Morgue magazine "Another classic for the ages, Steiger continues to educate and entertain. I eagerly await his next book to come."— The Examiner "There are historical as well as pop culture entries in this encyclopedia, and I think that's what makes this book so different. Most people do not sit down and read an encyclopedia from cover to cover, but with this book, the reader can do exactly that and not feel overwhelmed with information. [T]his encyclopedia will appeal to more than just the average werewolf/vampire lover."— VOYA