{"product_id":"alphabet-of-oddities-a-gothic-bestiary-hardcover","title":"Alphabet of Oddities: A Gothic Bestiary - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRonald Porcelli\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJump down the rabbit hole into the world of artist Ronald Porcelli--terribly twisted, delightfully dark, and frightsomely filled with an alphabet of oddities, creepy creatures, and macabre folklore.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e is for Adzooks that walk with no head.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e is for Boo-zoins that feed on the dead.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eC\u003c\/b\u003e is for Crackings--sweet, they just look gruff.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Ronald Porcelli's \u003ci\u003eAlphabet of Oddities\u003c\/i\u003e, haunting rhymes and frightsome black-and-white illustrations reminiscent of Gustave Doré reveal a ghastly world of legendary creatures. With \u003ci\u003eF\u003c\/i\u003e for \u003ci\u003eFxchopxtinks\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eL\u003c\/i\u003e for \u003ci\u003eLoomis\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eX\u003c\/i\u003e for \u003ci\u003eXyLongs\u003c\/i\u003e, this ABC book brings macabre folklore and fantasy art together in a collectible package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrapped in ornate foiled patterns with black pages, this gothic bestiary is a luxurious gift that will send chills down your spine, perfect for Halloween, fans of creepy creatures, collectors of unusual curiosities, and anyone who loves delightfully dark fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut beware! You might find that some of these monsters are best left in the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn alumnus of the School of Visual Arts, author-illustrator \u003cb\u003eRonald Porcelli\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens. He's written books about New York City history (including \u003ci\u003eTaking the \"A\" Train\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew York City's Oldest Restaurants, Bars and Bakeries\u003c\/i\u003e), and he illustrated the works of Edgar Allen Poe in \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Poe: Tales of Horror and Mystery. Alphabet of Oddities: A Gothic Bestiary\u003c\/i\u003e is his first book for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.1 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45527220387975,"sku":"9798893961874","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/x4NYzuobqw9798893961874.webp?v=1786553423","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/alphabet-of-oddities-a-gothic-bestiary-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}