THE CRYPTID FILES UNSEALED: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S MOST TERRIFYING UNKNOWN CREATURES
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PUBLISHER'S REVIEW
"With The Cryptid Files Unsealed, author-historian Lochlainn Seabrook delivers the first truly comprehensive cryptozoological reference to span all seven continents. Featuring 112 detailed entries, stunning full-color illustrations, and an evidence-based natural history approach, this groundbreaking volume sets a new standard for serious study of the world’s hidden creatures. Essential for researchers, libraries, and collectors alike, it is the definitive resource for anyone seeking to understand the enduring enigmas that continue to walk, swim, and fly beyond the boundaries of known science. Pick up your copy today and join the global conversation on cryptids.” - SEA RAVEN PRESS
DETAILS
AUTHOR: Lochlainn Seabrook.
CONTENT: adult nonfiction.
SUBJECTS: cryptids, cryptozoology, unknown animals, mysterious beings, frightening creatures, anthropology, natural history, folklore, protoscience, parascience, paranormal.
ILLUSTRATED: yes (color).
SIZE: 5.5” x 8.5”.
LENGTH: 500 pgs.
COVER: paperback/perfect bound/gloss finish; hardcover/case laminate/matte finish.
PUBLISHER: Sea Raven Press.
ISBN: 978-1-955351-66-9 (paperback).
ISBN: 978-1-955351-67-6 (hardcover).
DESCRIPTION
What are cryptids? Are they myths, misidentifications, or undiscovered animals? From the jungles of Africa to the frozen waters of the Arctic, reports of strange beings continue to surface in every corner of the globe. Now, for the first time, Lochlainn Seabrook presents the most comprehensive, illustrated modern reference book on these enigmatic creatures.
The Cryptid Files Unsealed: An Illustrated Guide to the World’s Most Terrifying Unknown Creatures, investigates 112 mystery animals from around the world, providing both casual readers and serious researchers with the clearest, most consistent exploration of the subject to date.
Unlike sensationalistic or skeptical works, this book adopts a natural history approach, treating cryptids as probable living beings rather than dismissing them as folklore. Additionally, it is the only crytpozoological work that covers all seven continents, giving it global scope and unmatched comprehensiveness, while making it the most inclusive cryptid reference ever published.
Inside this encyclopedic work you’ll discover:
• 112 standardized entries, each with a Quick Facts section and a detailed Creature Profile.
• Two cinematic, full-color illustrations per cryptid, making this the most visually rich cryptid book ever published.
• Coverage of every major cryptid type — lake monsters, wildmen, flying beings, phantom predators, sea serpents, reptilian creatures, mysterious apes, and more.
• Global perspective, including creatures from North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.
• Scientific rigor, with precise details on size, weight, habitat, diet, and behavior.
• Open-minded receptivity, honoring both scientific evidence and eyewitness testimony without ridicule.
• Cultural depth, with accounts drawn from folklore, Indigenous traditions, and modern reports.
• Appendix: “Cryptids by Continent,” a unique geographical index that helps readers track the distribution of mystery animals worldwide.
• A comprehensive bibliography, offering pathways for further investigation and study.
Written in a concise natural history style, Seabrook avoids sensationalism, repetition, or unnecessary skepticism. Each entry is crafted with consistency, clarity, and originality, ensuring a rewarding experience whether you are browsing your favorite cryptid or reading the book cover to cover.
The creatures themselves are presented in the present tense (if and when modern sightings continue), allowing for the possibility that they may still walk, swim, or fly among us. This alone sets The Cryptid Files Unsealed apart, respecting the reality of witness testimony and placing cryptozoology where it belongs: at the frontier of zoological discovery.
With some 250 illustrations, more than any other known cryptid book, this work doubles as both a visual archive and a scientific reference. Each full-color rendering is carefully designed to reflect reported details, local settings, and cultural context, bringing every cryptid to life on the page.
As with Seabrook’s other bestselling works, his research is meticulous, his presentation is clear, and his tone is balanced yet open-minded. Readers know they can trust his dedication to evidence, accuracy, and respect for both science and tradition.
Whether you are a cryptozoologist, folklorist, naturalist, historian, artist, or simply someone fascinated by the unknown, The Cryptid Files Unsealed: An Illustrated Guide to the World’s Most Terrifying Unknown Creatures is an essential addition to your library. It is both a collector’s art volume and a practical reference guide—a book you will return to again and again as you explore the boundaries of nature’s mysteries.
Discover the creatures that science has yet to catalog. Explore the traditions and sightings that refuse to fade. Open the files and decide for yourself: are cryptids myths — or are they the world’s most elusive animals still waiting to be found? The Cryptid Files Unsealed is available in paperback and hardcover.
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About the Author: Lochlainn Seabrook is a polymathic creative, a bestselling author, an award-winning historian, and a noted multidisciplinary artist recognized for his extensive works on American and world history, politics, religion, natural history, and science. A highly prolific and versatile researcher and multi-genre writer, he has written 100 meticulously documented books that combine scholarly accuracy with accessible storytelling.
Alongside his extensive literary contributions, he has composed an expansive catalog of original music, produced films and videos, and created a wide range of visual art and design projects. His creative output reflects decades of work, a diversity of expression, a deep respect for evidence-based history, and a profound commitment to presenting historically accurate data. He continues to produce authoritative and engaging works across multiple fields that appeal to both general readers and subject-matter experts.