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 | #471210 in Books |  Scribner |  2013-10-08 |  2013-10-08 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  8.37 x.80 x5.50l,.52 | File Name: 145166799X | 256 pages

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||7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.| The Monsters Reveal Our Humanity|By Jessica L. Smith|After hearing Matt Kaplan's interview on NPR's Science Friday, I immediately purchased the book for my Kindle. I devoured it that weekend. I love mythology and legends, and I'm always fascinated by the origins of stories. I found Kaplan's book accessible and engaging, especially for a general audience. I really enjoyed h| |“In this insightful guide to mythic monsters, Matt Kaplan not only tracks the likely ancient origins of terrifying beasts, but predicts how these nightmarish creatures are evolving today and might manifest themselves in our future.”—Adrienne

Featured on NPR’s Science Friday, an “ingenious” (The Wall Street Journal) and insightful guide to history’s legendary and frightening monsters and the science and culture that created them.

We all know “there’s no such thing as monsters,” but our imaginations tell us otherwise. From the mythical beasts of ancient Greece to the hormonal vampires of the Twilight saga, monsters have captivated us for m...


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