A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits | 
| Authors: Carol K. Mack, Dinah Mack
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 10502
Media: Paperback
Edition: Owl Books Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 080506270X
Dewey Decimal Number: 133.42
EAN: 9780805062700
ASIN: 080506270X
Publication Date: October 15, 1999
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The Macks divert our gaze from our contemporary red-faced, cloven-hoofed misrepresentation of demons to remind us of the ancient roles demons were originally assigned to play. From the Tommyknockers of North American mountain mines to the South African Mbulu that waits in the river for lone travelers, A Field Guide to Demons classifies these creatures by their domains--water, mountain, forest--rather than in alphabetical or cultural order, dishing out antique and contemporary lore on these most misunderstood of spirits. A Field Guide to Demons melds folklore and mythology; maintains a surprisingly evenhanded view of demons; and reveals their role as the necessary challenger to established order, the antagonist--without which there could be no hero--and the darkness through which goodness shines brightest. --Brian Patterson
Product Description
Watch your back! . . . How to spot and identify demons and other subversive spirits . . . And what to do next.
Demons, fairies, and fallen angels are everywhere. They lurk at crossroads, crouch behind doors, hide in trees, slip into beds, wait in caves, hover at weddings and childbirths, disguise themselves as friends, relatives-even disguise themselves as you. They are powerful; they are protean; they are enchanting. And, to the uninformed, they are often invisible. This illustrated guide-the first of its kind-reveals the remarkable permutations of the demon and fairy species worldwide. Packed with lore about each demon, detailing its origins, the culture surrounding it, and its reputed antics and exploits, A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels, and Other Subversive Spirits is a fascinating exploration of global mythologies. Perfect for the armchair traveler and the intrepid, seasoned demon-spotter alike, this complete guide to subversive spirits offers a behind-the-scenes look at the devilish mishaps, impish irritations, and demonic devastations that punctuate our lives.
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 Pleasantly surprised May 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was pleasantly surprised at the range and number of little nasties in this book. It includes many i would not think to be here, and shows how many are alike. As some other have said, it doesnt go in depth, which would have been nice, but it DOES say how to defeat them, which i can attest work.
 just a story book May 18, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is nothing more than a collection of mythology which have very little basis in reality. If your looking to expand your knowledge of demons this is not the book for you. Some entertainment value though!
 Valuable for its diversity. May 3, 2008
This book is valuable for crossing cultural barriers when fishing out folklore related to subversive spirits, however the book is limited in what it offers. Very generalized, you can expect to see sub-headings like: Merman, Kitsune, Kitchen Fairies, Lilith. Too simplistic really to be of much actual research value save for possibly secondary grade school research papers.
Field Guide? April 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
OK....so this book's title is a misnomer.......its more of a history lesson on the very basic entities out there, NOT a true "guide" in any sense, it covers the "best" known, but does not venture into the beings that are older and possibly, more "subversive"......It doesnt even mention much of what has been attributed to Ireland, although there are countless books on the subject, i think those in Ireland warrant at least a small entry!
 A FIELD GUIDE TO DEMONS March 7, 2008
A FIELD GUIDE TO DEMONS
This book serves well as a reference guide; as well it should, being that it is just that. The book is separated into 6 main sections: Water, Mountain, Forest, Desert, Domicile, and Psyche. The sections are arranged by location such as, North America, Japan and so on. Each reference tells a bit about the lore and also the dispelling and disarming techniques used to eradicate the demon.
This book is a good tool for horror writers and or fantasy writers. Any demon within these pages could become a writer's antagonist. The problem with this book is it is very vague in its approach to the history of the demons. Perhaps a more comprehensive layout would serve writers and enthusiasts better.
* * * 3 stars
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