{"product_id":"2940150153639","title":"In Search of Lake Monsters","description":"THIS PIONEERING CLASSIC WORK in the field of cryptozoology covers not only the Loch Ness monster, but lake monsters from all over the world-from the Ogopogo of Canada and the \"Patagonian Plesiosaur\" of Argentina, to Idaho's \"Slimey Slim\"' and Sweden's \"Storsjo,\" along with the \"Bunyip\" of Australia and the strange monsters of South Africa. Peter Costello provides a detailed and fascinating overview of lake monster lore-and gives a convincing explanation of the identity of these elusive denizens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition contains a new Afterword by the author, an Introduction by Loren Coleman, and a Preface by Bernard Heuvelmans, the \"father of cryptozoology,\" who wrote: \"Peter Costello authoritatively surveys the whole subject, supporting his arguments with a substantial bibliography, and displaying both the elegance of the born writer and the sense of humor essential to every occasion.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An infectiously enthusiastic reappraisal.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Certainly... the whole work is impressive, and it would seem to be a safe bet that Mr. Costello's book will become a standard reference for anyone interested in its perennially fascinating subject.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Canberra Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is the world-wide perspective that makes this book worth reading.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anomalist Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149366509808,"sku":"2940150153639","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940150153639_p0.jpg?v=1763739326","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940150153639","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}