All this news about the supposed new video of the Loch Ness Monster and the accompanying frenzy has me bursting to tell you about the new edition of the 1892 cryptozoology classic The Great Sea-Serpent by A. C. Oudemans that Cosimo will be publishing soon. This comprehensive treatise on the history of sea-monster sightings — at least through the end of the 19th century — describes 150 sightings back to the 16th century, including hoaxes, and theorizes on what, exactly, sailors and other witnesses were really seeing. This new edition is part of a new cryptozoology series we’re presenting with renowned cryptozoologist Loren Coleman.

We know geeks are psyched for this book, and I’ll let you know as soon as it’s available for sale.

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