The Werewolf Handbook is a Parody novel by Bob Curran. Read summary below.
The Werewolf Handbook Summary
Werewolves are more popular than ever–thanks largely to recent film hits–and this highly entertaining new title tells readers everything they’ve ever wanted to know about those terrifying preternatural members of the canis lupus family. Newcomers to werewolf lore will be surprised to learn that there are many different werewolf varieties. Alphas are the leaders, and Betas are unwilling but deadly members of a werewolf pack. But there are also Benandanti, holy men who change into wolves in order to do battle with witches . . . and Loup-garoux, werewolves who can change from man to wolf even during daylight hours. The more ordinary werewolves achieve their terrible transformations from man to beast only by the light of the Moon. Author Robert Curran also notes that Christopher, the mysterious saint venerated in the Roman Catholic Church, has many werewolf characteristics. In addition, this book tells readers where werewolves live, describes their telltale traits, such as hairy palms, advises on how to avoid becoming a werewolf, and gives tips on what werewolf victims should do when they are attacked. More than 100 moody and atmospheric color illustrations accompany this intensely readable text.
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The Werewolf Handbook Review
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful book
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2013
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This book is concise, compact, and very exact. It is filled with useful bits of trivia, folklore and history about werewolf lore but it is a lot more compact and likely for a younger reader than his other book on the subject of werewolves. The contact of this book helped me to win an Internet forum argument where someone refused to accept that the word Lycan was short for Lycanthrope and that it had it’s origin of the Greek myth of king Lycaon, who, fortunately, gets a two and a half page mention here.
I recommend nearly all of Dr. Curran’s books on folklore as reliable sources for research purposes except perhaps for his book on man made Monsters. He clearly wrote that one with only the most basic knowledge of the Frankenstein novel. In the chapter that directly speaks about Frankenstein he mistakenly believing that in Mary Shelley’s novel the creature only learns a rudimentary form of language when in fact he was fluent in three languages and very articulate by the end of the novel.
So yes, this is one Dr. Curran’s more useful books, just skip his book on Man Made Monsters. That one is a disappointment, particularly if you have actually read Frankenstein.
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Novelty Gift Book But Not Great for Serious Paranormal Buffs
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013
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This is a fun little gift book, which I kind of expected. There are nice color images, the layout is really pleasant to look at and the book shares all kinds of information although most of it is the stuff everyone knows from movies and pop culture. There are some interesting facts about various countries and cultures and their werewolf folklore. The table of contents is hidden by a creepy overlay (kind of like those kids books where they can open windows or doors to see things hidden underneath). Overall this book is a fun gift for anyone who is interested in horror movies or werewolves.
If you’re looking for something more serious discussing folklore or paranormal topics related to werewolf/dogmen, then this is not a good choice. It’s a fun, quick read with a pretty presentation but if you want real information skip this one. Look for something by Linda Godfrey or any of the case compilation style books in the paranormal genre.
About Bob Curran Author Of The Werewolf Handbook Book
Bob Curran the Author Of The Werewolf Handbook Book is a broadcaster, writer, teacher, and researcher he has written a number of books including Vampires, Encyclopedia of the Undead, Walking with the Green Man, Celtic Lore and Legend, and Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms, all published by New Page Books. Bob was born in a remote area of Northern Ireland and has held a number of jobs—grave-digger, journalist, musician, and hospital porter among them. He travelled in many parts of the world, exploring the cultures and traditions of other peoples before returning to Northern Ireland to take several University degrees. He currently lives in Northern Ireland with his wife and young family.
The Werewolf Handbook, pdf, Paperback, Hardcover Book Information
- Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing (August 1, 2010)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 80 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0764163736
- ISBN-13 : 978-0764163739
- Item Weight : 10.1 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.5 x 7 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #276,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #344 in Parody
- #659 in Folklore & Mythology Studies
- #1,774 in Fiction Satire
- Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars 281 ratings
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