The science of monsters. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Uniform Title: Medusa's gaze and vampire's bite : the science of monsters
• Further Information: Note: Matt Kaplan.
• Other Names: Kaplan, Matt, 1977-
• Contents: Giant animals : Nemean lion, Calydonian boar, Rukh, King Kong -- Beastly blends : chimera, griffon, cockatrice, Sphinx -- It came from the earth : Minotaur, Medusa -- The mysterious fathoms : Charybdis, Leviathan, giant squid, Jaws -- Of flame and claw : dragons -- Hauntings : demons, ghosts, spirits -- Cursed by a bite : vampires, zombies, werewolves -- The created : The Golem, Frankenstein, HAL 9000, Terminator -- Terror resurrected : dinosaurs -- Extraterrestrial threat : aliens.
• Publisher Details: London : Constable
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (379 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 001.944; Monsters -- History; Animals, Mythical -- History; Dangerous animals -- Folklore -- History; Animals, Mythical; Monsters; Myth; REFERENCE -- Questions & Answers; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781472101167; 1472101162
• ISSNs: 6003-9362
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.