Title: Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
Author: Jan Harold Brunvand
Published Year: 2001
Pages: 525
Genre: Cultural Studies
I absolutely love reading about urban legends, and this isn't just your typical book that shares the different urban legends with the reader. Instead the book shares urban legends and provides background on them including how long they've been around, what their origins may be, other similar urban legends, and references of where the information was taken from.
After reading this I am amazed at how many urban legends are actually out there, and some of which I actually believed in until I read this book (don't worry, I made sure there was supporting documentation to go with the information). Not only does it provide the tales themselves, but it also provides sections on different countries and motifs that are in many urban legends.
As we progress as a society there will probably be more urban legends that crop up, and a sequel to this book or even a newer edition will be needed. However, the book is excellently written and easy to follow as well as easy to find what you are looking for. It is an awesome reference guide for urban legends.
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