{"product_id":"mythical-creatures-bestiary-cryptids-cryptozoology-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-folklore-monsters-beasts-mystery-behind-bigfoot-mothman-skinwa-9798245129723","title":"Mythical Creatures Bestiary: Cryptids \u0026 Cryptozoology: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Folklore Monsters, Beasts \u0026 Mystery Behind Bigfoot, Mothman, Skinwa","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Oskar Baliński\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Folklore \u0026amp; Mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMythical Creatures Bestiary: Cryptids \u0026amp; Cryptozoology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis large-format illustrated bestiary explores the world of cryptids\u003c\/b\u003e through creatures preserved in folklore, eyewitness accounts, regional legends, and long-standing reports. Rather than modern fantasy inventions or fictional retellings, the book presents cryptids as they have been described, observed, and remembered across different cultures and regions of the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach entry is built around recurring descriptions found in reports\u003c\/b\u003e, local traditions, and documented encounters, focusing on how these beings were perceived within everyday life, natural environments, and cultural belief systems. Where descriptions differ between regions or time periods, the book presents a considered interpretation based on the most commonly reported traits, offering clarity without diminishing the mystery that surrounds these creatures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book is designed as a visual and informational compendium.\u003c\/b\u003e Every cryptid is accompanied by a full-color illustration created specifically for this volume. The artwork is based on reported appearances and traditional descriptions rather than modern fantasy aesthetics, emphasizing anatomy, atmosphere, and presence while remaining grounded in the sources that shaped each legend. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is not a fictional narrative or a sensational retelling of unexplained phenomena.\u003c\/b\u003e It is a reference-style bestiary intended for readers interested in cryptozoology, folklore monsters, and legendary beings such as \u003cb\u003eBigfoot\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMothman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLoch Ness Monster\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSkinwalker\u003c\/b\u003e, and other unknown creatures reported across the world. Entries can be read in any order, making the book suitable both for continuous reading and for browsing individual creatures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinted in a large format, \u003c\/b\u003e the book is meant to be experienced as a physical object as well as a source of knowledge. The size allows space for detailed illustrations and clear presentation, making it ideal for exploration, learning, and visual immersion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this book stands apart: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003cb\u003eLarge-format illustrated volume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback 8.5 � 11 inches and hardcover 8.25 � 11 inches, designed to showcase detailed artwork and clear text\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eFull-color illustrations grounded in reported descriptions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach illustration is inspired by eyewitness accounts, folklore, and recurring visual traits, avoiding modern fantasy reinterpretation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eClear encyclopedic structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery creature is presented in eight consistent sections: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eName \u0026amp; Origins\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Description\u003cbr\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Abilities\u003cbr\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Territory\u003cbr\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Hunting Patterns\u003cbr\u003eSightings \u0026amp; Encounters\u003cbr\u003eLegends \u0026amp; Folklore\u003cbr\u003eTheories \u0026amp; Explanations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eRooted in folklore and reported encounters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on regional legends, cultural traditions, and preserved accounts rather than fictional storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDesigned for flexible reading\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach entry stands on its own and can be explored in any order\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cb\u003eCreated as a cultural and visual reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor readers fascinated by cryptids, cryptozoology, and legendary creatures, whether reading for knowledge, inspiration, or pure curiosity \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis volume invites you to explore a world shaped by mystery, observation, and cultural memory, and to encounter cryptids as they have been described, reported, and remembered across generations.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47571398754455,"sku":"9798245129723","price":3134.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798245129723.webp?v=1774887154","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mythical-creatures-bestiary-cryptids-cryptozoology-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-folklore-monsters-beasts-mystery-behind-bigfoot-mothman-skinwa-9798245129723","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}