About the author
Adam Allsuch Boardman is the author and illustrator of a series of illustrated nonfiction books on ghosts and the supernatural published by Flying Eye Books, including An Illustrated History of Ghosts and The Unexplained: Ghosts. His books gather accounts of hauntings and unexplained phenomena, from maritime legends to reported sightings in private homes, presenting them for younger readers with attention to illustration alongside text. An Illustrated History of Ghosts is described as the third in an 'Illustrated History' series, indicating a broader body of work covering related supernatural and historical subjects in the same visual format. The Unexplained: Ghosts is aimed specifically at readers aged nine and up, framing ghost stories as material for young readers to weigh for themselves rather than presenting them as settled fact. Together the books serve younger readers and their families with an interest in ghost lore delivered through strong illustration.
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“While this illustrated guide succeeds as an engaging primer for its target demographic, it may not satisfy adult researchers seeking rigorous academic analysis or deep historical primary sources. The content focuses on…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Unexplained: Ghosts Allsuch Boardman, Adam
“This compendium succeeds as a visually engaging survey of ghost lore, utilizing diagrams to clarify concepts like talking boards and exorcism rituals. However, it may disappoint readers seeking rigorous academic critique or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on An Illustrated History of Ghosts Allsuch Boardman, Adam
