Ghostlore - Unveiling 50 Phantoms That Have Haunted History

Ghosts have haunted mythologies across the world for millennia - from Scotland''s Green Lady to the duppies of the Caribbean, every folklore has tried to explain the mystery of where people go after they die.

About the author

Icy Sedgwick is a folklore blogger, host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast and author of DK’s Rebel Folklore. She has also written several dark fantasy, supernatural and horror novels. She has been fascinated by the occult, unusual and bizarre for as long as she can remember. She is based in the UK.

Summary

An exquisitely illustrated look at the stories of 50 ghosts from around the world, written by folklore and supernatural expert Icy Sedgwick, author of Rebel Folklore.

As long as there has been a movement in the corner of your eye, a strange noise in the dark, or a chilling feeling in your stomach, there have been ghost stories.

Ghostlore reveals the sinister stories behind the phantoms that have terrified history. From mischievous German poltergeists to Nigerian Madam Koi Koi, who haunts schools looking for unruly children, discover 50 misunderstood and mysterious ghosts from around the globe.

Discover haunting ghost stories throughout history:

• Gorgeous illustrations and detailed descriptions bring these ghost stories to life
• Diverse entries from across the world, featuring new takes on well-known stories and rich descriptions of lesser-known entries
• Perfect for fans of supernatural books and readers with an interest in world mythology

Ghosts have haunted mythologies across the world for millennia – from Scotland’s Green Lady to the duppies of the Caribbean, every folklore has tried to explain the mystery of where people go after they die. Ghostlore collects 50 of these chilling tales from cultures and traditions across the world, capturing these iconic ghost stories in a beautiful book that horror fans and mythology enthusiasts will not want to miss.

Product details

• Authors: DK
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 19.08.2025
• EAN: 9780593966907
• ISBN: 978-0-593-96690-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Afterlife & Reincarnation, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Folklore, myths & legends, Ghosts & poltergeists, Ghosts and poltergeists, Unexplained phenomena / the paranormal, The afterlife, reincarnation and past lives, The afterlife, reincarnation & past lives, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Supernatural (inc Ghosts)