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Matt KaplanThe Science of Monsters
Matt KaplanThe Science of MonstersThe Origins of the Creatures We Love to FearQUALITY PAPERBACK
UPC: 9781451667998Release Date: 10/8/2013
Main description:We all know “there’s no such thing as monsters,” but our imaginations tell us otherwise. From the mythical beasts of ancient Greece to the hormonal vampires of the Twilight saga, monsters have captivated us for millennia. Matt Kaplan, a noted science journalist and monster-myth enthusiast, employs an entertaining mix of cutting-edge research and a love of lore to explore the history behind these fantastical fictions and our hardwired obsession with things that go bump in the night. The Science of Monsters tackles the enduring questions that arise on the frontier between fantasy and reality. Did dragons really exist? What inspired the creation of vampires and why are we so drawn to them? Are we close to making Jurassic Park a reality by replicating a dinosaur from fossilized DNA? Kaplan takes readers to the forefront of science, where our favorite figures of horror may find real-life validation. Review quote:"A fascinating read." Review quote:"A wonderful read for movie and history buffs that will leave you believing monsters are real!" Review quote:"A wonderful read for movie and history buffs that will leave you believing monsters are real!"—John Carls, Producer of Where the Wild Things Are Review quote:"An organizational marvel...exceedingly though-provoking." Review quote:"Delightfully serious!" Review quote:"In this insightful guide to mythic monsters, Matt Kaplan not only tracks the likely ancient origins of terrifying beasts but predicts how these nightmarish creatures are evolving today and might manifest themselves in our future." Review quote:"Ingenious" Review quote:"Ingenious." Review quote:"Introduces many questions that readers will find valuable to the study of what people fear and why they fear it." Review quote:"Kaplan merges his incisive wit and clever pen into what can only be described as a delightfully seductive little monster." Review quote:"Lively and compelling... such a guilty pleasure." Review quote:“In this insightful guide to mythic monsters, Matt Kaplan not only tracks the likely ancient origins of terrifying beasts, but predicts how these nightmarish creatures are evolving today and might manifest themselves in our future.”—Adrienne Mayor, author of The First Fossil Hunters: Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and Myth in Greek and Roman Times Review quote:“Kaplan merges his incisive wit and clever pen into what can only be described as a delightfully seductive little monster.”—Eli Finkel, Professor of Psychology, Northwestern University
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