Chasing Ghosts : A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural by Marc Hartzman (2021, Trade Paperback)-image
Chasing Ghosts : A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural by Marc Hartzman (2021, Trade Paperback)-image

Chasing Ghosts : A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural by Marc Hartzman (2021, Trade Paperback)

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Intended Audience: Trade Number of Pages: 272 Pages Publication Year: 2021 Synopsis: Take A Spirited Tour Through The Supernatural History of America and Beyond, Including: The Fox sisters and the rise of Spiritualism, Supernatural obsessions of famous figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Infamous haunted sites like Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia and LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans, Legendary ghosts like the Bell Witch of Tennessee and the Greenbrier Ghost of West Virginia, Paranormal investigators like Ed and Lorraine Warren and paranormal investigation shows like Ghost Hunters Book jacket., "A fantastic book."-Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America, from its haunted sites to its famous ghosts to its ghost-obsessed pop culture. Ghosts are everywhere-whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and TV shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs deeper than we know-and is embedded in the very fabric of American history. Writer and historian Marc Hartzman takes readers on a fascinating journey through supernatural history, including- .The Fox Sisters and the rise of Spiritualism .The supernatural obsessions of famous figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . Famous haunted sites like the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia and the LaLaurie House in New Orleans .Famous ghosts like the Bell Witch of Tennessee and the Greenbrier Ghost of West Virginia .Paranormal investigators like Ed and Lorraine Warren Deeply researched and highly entertaining, with archival images and black and white illustrations, Chasing Ghosts will satisfy believers and skeptics alike., "A fantastic book."--Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America, from its haunted sites to its famous ghosts to its ghost-obsessed pop culture. Ghosts are everywhere--whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and TV shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs deeper than we know--and is embedded in the very fabric of American history. Writer and historian Marc Hartzman takes readers on a fascinating journey through supernatural history, including: - The Fox Sisters and the rise of Spiritualism - The supernatural obsessions of famous figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Famous haunted sites like the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia and the LaLaurie House in New Orleans - Famous ghosts like the Bell Witch of Tennessee and the Greenbrier Ghost of West Virginia - Paranormal investigators like Ed and Lorraine Warren Deeply researched and highly entertaining, with archival images and black and white illustrations, Chasing Ghosts will satisfy believers and skeptics alike. Language: English ISBN-10: 1683692772 Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit, Psychology Topic: General, Supernatural, Occultism Dewey Edition: 23 Item Weight: 28.1 Oz Book Title: Chasing Ghosts : a Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Item Height: 0.7 in Item Width: 7 in Dewey Decimal: 133.10973 Reviews: "A fascinating read for anyone who loves unique history or unsolved mysteries." -- Business Insider "A fantastic book." --Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left "This fascinating and lavishly illustrated compendium pulls back the veil on some of the strangest moments in the paranormal." -- Cult of Weird "The wonderfully researched book takes readers on a fascinating journey through pivotal moments in supernatural history." -- HiggyPop "Using humor, fun illustrations and interesting anecdotes that will appeal to readers of all ages, Hartzman makes the serious point that ghost stories say as much about the world of the living as they do about the dead." --BookPage "An extraordinary, documented, inherently fascinating, and entertaining study." --Midwest Book Review "No one loves America's spooky nooks and crannies more than Marc Hartzman, and Chasing Ghosts is a beautifully-surveyed roadmap to the shadowy detours and haunted highways of our fascination with the supernatural. If you care about ghosts - and you should - this is the guide you've been waiting for." --Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of The Final Girl Support Group "Like a psychopomp on the river Styx, author Marc Hartzman transports us to the world of the spirits. Inside this delightful haunted history, dead celebrities write books, mediums levitate seventy feet above the ground, and a horse named 'Lady Wonder' predicts the future. Chasing Ghosts demonstrates just how deeply the supernatural is embedded in culture and makes a compelling case for those who don't take ghosts literally to consider them seriously." -- Shannon Taggart, author of Séance "If you're looking for a good book on the subject [of ghosts] that's comprehensive but not crushingly so....it's great...It allows you to draw your own conclusions. Believers and skeptics alike I think would really really enjoy this book. I'm certainly glad I spent time with it." --John Goforth, co-host of Hysteria 51 "A perfect guide that takes you through much of the unknown and fascinating world of Ghosts. As someone who has produced many hours of paranormal programming for many years, I highly recommend reading this entertaining and informational guide." --Michael Yudin, executive producer of Ghost Adventures and president of MY Entertainment, "Using humor, fun illustrations and interesting anecdotes that will appeal to readers of all ages, Hartzman makes the serious point that ghost stories say as much about the world of the living as they do about the dead." --BookPage "A fantastic book."--Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left "Mr. Hartzman's book is a perfect guide that takes you through much of the unknown and fascinating world of Ghosts. As someone who has produced many hours of paranormal programming for many years, I highly recommend reading this entertaining and informational guide."--Michael Yudin, executive producer of Ghost Adventures and president of MY Entertainment " Chasing Ghosts is a fun, readable, and most importantly informative look at ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists, séances, mediums, and spirit communication throughout history and culture."--Loyd Auerbach, parapsychologist, paranormal investigator and Instructor, Rhine Education Center "A lively primer on all things paranormal. This book covers the gamut from ancient times to modern tech, and everything relevant in between. Chasing Ghosts should be required reading for any ghost tour guide!"--Andrea Janes, Owner and Founder of Boroughs of the Dead: Macabre New York City Walking Tours "Marc Hartzman perfectly balances his skepticism with boundless curiosity. His sincere desire to trace the origins of history's most famous ghost stories results in a spine-tingling survey of the supernatural. Read it with the lights on!"--Lindsey Fitzharris, Bestselling Author of The Butchering Art, "A fascinating read for anyone who loves unique history or unsolved mysteries."-- Business Insider "A fantastic book."--Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left "This fascinating and lavishly illustrated compendium pulls back the veil on some of the strangest moments in the paranormal."-- Cult of Weird "Using humor, fun illustrations and interesting anecdotes that will appeal to readers of all ages, Hartzman makes the serious point that ghost stories say as much about the world of the living as they do about the dead." --BookPage "An extraordinary, documented, inherently fascinating, and entertaining study." -- Midwest Book Review "Like a psychopomp on the river Styx, author Marc Hartzman transports us to the world of the spirits. Inside this delightful haunted history, dead celebrities write books, mediums levitate seventy feet above the ground, and a horse named 'Lady Wonder' predicts the future. Chasing Ghosts demonstrates just how deeply the supernatural is embedded in culture and makes a compelling case for those who don't take ghosts literally to consider them seriously." -- Shannon Taggart, author of Séance "If you're looking for a good book on the subject [of ghosts] that's comprehensive but not crushingly so....it's great...It allows you to draw your own conclusions. Believers and skeptics alike I think would really really enjoy this book. I'm certainly glad I spent time with it."--John Goforth, co-host of Hysteria 51 "A perfect guide that takes you through much of the unknown and fascinating world of Ghosts. As someone who has produced many hours of paranormal programming for many years, I highly recommend reading this entertaining and informational guide."--Michael Yudin, executive producer of Ghost Adventures and president of MY Entertainment "A fun, readable, and most importantly informative look at ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists, séances, mediums, and spirit communication throughout history and culture."--Loyd Auerbach, parapsychologist, paranormal investigator and Instructor, Rhine Education Center "A lively primer on all things paranormal. This book covers the gamut from ancient times to modern tech, and everything relevant in between. Chasing Ghosts should be required reading for any ghost tour guide!"--Andrea Janes, Owner and Founder of Boroughs of the Dead: Macabre New York City Walking Tours "Marc Hartzman perfectly balances his skepticism with boundless curiosity. His sincere desire to trace the origins of history's most famous ghost stories results in a spine-tingling survey of the supernatural. Read it with the lights on!"--Lindsey Fitzharris, Bestselling Author of The Butchering Art, "A fascinating read for anyone who loves unique history or unsolved mysteries."-- Business Insider "A fantastic book."--Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left "This fascinating and lavishly illustrated compendium pulls back the veil on some of the strangest moments in the paranormal."-- Cult of Weird "The wonderfully researched book takes readers on a fascinating journey through pivotal moments in supernatural history."-- HiggyPop "Using humor, fun illustrations and interesting anecdotes that will appeal to readers of all ages, Hartzman makes the serious point that ghost stories say as much about the world of the living as they do about the dead." --BookPage "An extraordinary, documented, inherently fascinating, and entertaining study." -- Midwest Book Review "Like a psychopomp on the river Styx, author Marc Hartzman transports us to the world of the spirits. Inside this delightful haunted history, dead celebrities write books, mediums levitate seventy feet above the ground, and a horse named 'Lady Wonder' predicts the future. Chasing Ghosts demonstrates just how deeply the supernatural is embedded in culture and makes a compelling case for those who don't take ghosts literally to consider them seriously." -- Shannon Taggart, author of Séance "If you're looking for a good book on the subject [of ghosts] that's comprehensive but not crushingly so....it's great...It allows you to draw your own conclusions. Believers and skeptics alike I think would really really enjoy this book. I'm certainly glad I spent time with it."--John Goforth, co-host of Hysteria 51 "A perfect guide that takes you through much of the unknown and fascinating world of Ghosts. As someone who has produced many hours of paranormal programming for many years, I highly recommend reading this entertaining and informational guide."--Michael Yudin, executive producer of Ghost Adventures and president of MY Entertainment "A fun, readable, and most importantly informative look at ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists, séances, mediums, and spirit communication throughout history and culture."--Loyd Auerbach, parapsychologist, paranormal investigator and Instructor, Rhine Education Center, "Using humor, fun illustrations and interesting anecdotes that will appeal to readers of all ages, Hartzman makes the serious point that ghost stories say as much about the world of the living as they do about the dead." --BookPage "A fantastic book."--Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left "Like a psychopomp on the river Styx, author Marc Hartzman transports us to the world of the spirits. Inside this delightful haunted history, dead celebrities write books, mediums levitate seventy feet above the ground, and a horse named 'Lady Wonder' predicts the future. Chasing Ghosts demonstrates just how deeply the supernatural is embedded in culture and makes a compelling case for those who don't take ghosts literally to consider them seriously." -- Shannon Taggart, author of Séance "Mr. Hartzman's book is a perfect guide that takes you through much of the unknown and fascinating world of Ghosts. As someone who has produced many hours of paranormal programming for many years, I highly recommend reading this entertaining and informational guide."--Michael Yudin, executive producer of Ghost Adventures and president of MY Entertainment " Chasing Ghosts is a fun, readable, and most importantly informative look at ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists, séances, mediums, and spirit communication throughout history and culture."--Loyd Auerbach, parapsychologist, paranormal investigator and Instructor, Rhine Education Center "A lively primer on all things paranormal. This book covers the gamut from ancient times to modern tech, and everything relevant in between. Chasing Ghosts should be required reading for any ghost tour guide!"--Andrea Janes, Owner and Founder of Boroughs of the Dead: Macabre New York City Walking Tours "Marc Hartzman perfectly balances his skepticism with boundless curiosity. His sincere desire to trace the origins of history's most famous ghost stories results in a spine-tingling survey of the supernatural. Read it with the lights on!"--Lindsey Fitzharris, Bestselling Author of The Butchering Art, "A fantastic book."--Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left "This fascinating and lavishly illustrated compendium pulls back the veil on some of the strangest moments in the paranormal."-- Cult of Weird "Using humor, fun illustrations and interesting anecdotes that will appeal to readers of all ages, Hartzman makes the serious point that ghost stories say as much about the world of the living as they do about the dead." --BookPage "Like a psychopomp on the river Styx, author Marc Hartzman transports us to the world of the spirits. Inside this delightful haunted history, dead celebrities write books, mediums levitate seventy feet above the ground, and a horse named 'Lady Wonder' predicts the future. Chasing Ghosts demonstrates just how deeply the supernatural is embedded in culture and makes a compelling case for those who don't take ghosts literally to consider them seriously." -- Shannon Taggart, author of Séance "If you're looking for a good book on the subject [of ghosts] that's comprehensive but not crushingly so....it's great...It allows you to draw your own conclusions. Believers and skeptics alike I think would really really enjoy this book. I'm certainly glad I spent time with it."--John Goforth, co-host of Hysteria 51 "A perfect guide that takes you through much of the unknown and fascinating world of Ghosts. As someone who has produced many hours of paranormal programming for many years, I highly recommend reading this entertaining and informational guide."--Michael Yudin, executive producer of Ghost Adventures and president of MY Entertainment "A fun, readable, and most importantly informative look at ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists, séances, mediums, and spirit communication throughout history and culture."--Loyd Auerbach, parapsychologist, paranormal investigator and Instructor, Rhine Education Center "A lively primer on all things paranormal. This book covers the gamut from ancient times to modern tech, and everything relevant in between. Chasing Ghosts should be required reading for any ghost tour guide!"--Andrea Janes, Owner and Founder of Boroughs of the Dead: Macabre New York City Walking Tours "Marc Hartzman perfectly balances his skepticism with boundless curiosity. His sincere desire to trace the origins of history's most famous ghost stories results in a spine-tingling survey of the supernatural. Read it with the lights on!"--Lindsey Fitzharris, Bestselling Author of The Butchering Art, "Mr. Hartzman's book is a perfect guide that takes you through much of the unknown and fascinating world of Ghosts. As someone who has produced many hours of paranormal programming for many years, I highly recommend reading this entertaining and informational guide."--- Michael Yudin, executive producer of Ghost Adventures and president of MY Entertainment Format: Trade Paperback LCCN: 2021-018394 LC Classification Number: BF1472.U6H373 2021 Publisher: Quirk Books Author: Marc Hartzman Illustrator: Yes brand: Quirk Books gtin13: 9781683692775 ISBN-13: 9781683692775 Item Length: 10 in

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"Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural" by Marc Hartzman is a trade paperback book published by Quirk Books in 2021. This book delves into the psychology, body, mind, and spirit genre, exploring the general topic of the supernatural and occultism. With 272 pages and illustrations by the author, this book offers a captivating journey into the realm of spirits and the paranormal, making it a fascinating read for those interested in the mysterious and unexplained.

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