Joseph W. Zarzynski
This book examines the story of the Loch Ness monster-like creatures known as said to inhabit the 109-mile Lake Champlain. This is an updated edition with an appendix of 295 sightings. Autographed. Paper, 240 pp., index, photos, illus., $12.95.
LAKE MONSTER TRADITIONS: A Cross Cultural Analysis
Michel Meurger with Claude Gagnon
This book--a must-read for everyone with an interest in lake monsters--is a visual as well as literary feast, featuring an incredible collection of rare lake monster illustrations and photographs. This groundbreaking book includes a field study of more than twenty monster-infested lakes in Quebec and contains much previously unpublished materials on Lake Monsters and related creatures worldwide. Imported from the UK. Paper, 320 pp., indices, notes, biblio, $22.95.
MONSTERS OF THE SEA
Richard Ellis
Blobs, leviathans, sharks, krakens, mermaids, sea serpents--and more! Full of amazing illos and photos, this open-minded yet scientific opus provides an in-depth look at the history, natural history and myth of strange things in the sea. Includes a detailed examination of the great mystery carcasses. A must for every cryptozoology bookshelf. Hardcover, 429 pp., photos, illus., appendices, bibl., index, $30.00.
MORE THAN A MYTH: The Search for the Monster of Muskrat Lake
Michael Bradley
The lore surrounding worldwide lake monsters and the author's own 1988 investigation of the enigmatic 'Mussie' are featured. This book contains eyewitness sightings, expedition details, and clues to what the creature may be. Read it, savor its fascinating photographs, and you too may wonder if a large species of unknown animal inhabits Muskrat Lake, northwest of Ottawa. Paper, 230 pp., photos, illus., biblio., $15.50.
MYSTERIOUS SEA MONSTERS OF CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL COAST
Randall A. Reinstedt
Creatures of the deep have fueled controversy among California's central coast citizens for the better part of the past century. This book is a must for monster buffs who will be fascinated by accounts of the undersea crypto-creatures that may inhabit Monterey Bay's submarine canyon. Paper, 74 pp., Illus., $6.50.
OGOPOGO
Arlene Gaal
What Is Ogopogo? A type of plesiosaur--or something else? Much evidence is offered here for the existence of this famous Canadian monster. The book also includes a chronology of Ogopogo sightings. Paper, 128 pp., photos, illus., $6.95.