Posted on 1 Aug 2024

A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural Cover

A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural (ISBN 9780241702857) presents an illustrated overview of beliefs, legends, and accounts of the supernatural, tracing stories from the ancient world to contemporary culture. Themes included range from ancestor worship, necromancy, and folklore to scientific theories and modern ghost hunting.

A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatura

For this title, Luped® Media Research sourced and licensed over 350 images from stock photo agencies, academic institutions, art galleries, museums, and other collections to as specified by the publisher’s brief. Selected images cover a broad visual history, supporting chapters on myth, religion, art, literature, and worldwide spirit traditions.Save

Luped’s role included image research and rights management, contributing to the overall visual presentation of the book.

The Phantom Canoe: A Legend of Lake Tarawera (1888) by Kennet Watkins
The Phantom Canoe: A Legend of Lake Tarawera (1888) by Kennet Watkins (1847-1933) showing a mysterious phantom canoe that was sighted on Lake Tarawera just days before the eruption of Mount Tarawera in June 1886.
‘Lo Stregozzo’ engraving by Agostino Veneziano
‘Lo Stregozzo’ (The Carcasse) circa 1520 engraving by Agostino Veneziano showing a female witch in a procession riding on a carcass.