{"product_id":"world-of-weird-9780711269521","title":"World of Weird","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestor’s notebook in a box. This ancestor is Dr McCreebor – an eminent explorer, philosopher and collector of the very strange and truly creepy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDr McCreebor's book is filled with the \u003cb\u003edark and disturbing stories \u003c\/b\u003ehe has collected on his travels around the world. And now, after over 125 years in a dusty attic, Dr McCreebor’s writings can be read… \u003cb\u003eby only the bravest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDiscover the \u003cb\u003efascinating stories\u003c\/b\u003e behind a series of objects, people and places\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ein every chapter. McCreebor writes from a Victorian perspective – and his descendant isn't afraid to write notes in the margins, bringing the science into the 21st century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUncover \u003ci\u003eArtificalia\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003cb\u003eman-made objects\u003c\/b\u003e), \u003ci\u003eNaturalia\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003cb\u003enatural creatures and beings\u003c\/b\u003e), \u003ci\u003eSpiritualis\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003cb\u003ethe spirit world\u003c\/b\u003e), \u003ci\u003eScelere\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupplicium\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003cb\u003ecrime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“A compendium of strange and creepy stories “written” by Dr McCreebor – an eminent Victorian explorer and philosopher. McCreebor discusses shrunken heads and witches’ charms, while a 21st century scientist who “discovered” the book gives a modern day perspective in his notes in the margin.”\u003c\/i\u003e * The Bookseller *\u003cbr\u003e“Any publication from Wide Eyed is always going to be on the top of my ‘to read’ list because it is guaranteed to be exquisitely designed, thoroughly researched and fascinating to read…Stunning black and white illustrations accompany each of the weird but wonderful observations in the book.” * Armadillo Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This brilliant book is full of factual information packed into a fictional frame, perfect for children who want to discover humankind's seriously strange past.\"\u003c\/i\u003e * How It Works *\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Quarto Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404047393111,"sku":"9780711269521","price":15.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780711269521.jpg?v=1730485271","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/world-of-weird-9780711269521","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}