Encyclopedia of Urban Legends

This encyclopedia is the definitive resource on urban legends, compiled by Jan Harold Brunvand, a leading authority in the field. It provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of individual legends from around the world. The volume also explores methods for collecting, classifying, and analyzing these modern folk narratives, and examines their connections to literature, film, and other popular culture forms. Based on the latest scholarship, including internet resources, this richly illustrated work offers comprehensive coverage for anyone interested in the subject.