Description
No matter how savvy the reader is, they are sure to find stories they believed to be true in this collection. Professor Jan Harold Brunvand is the authority on urban legends and Too Good to Be True is his most complete anthology. Whether the reader wants to become an expert debunker or just have a laugh, this book will surprise and entertain.
About the Author
Jan Harold Brunvand lives in Salt Lake City, where he is professor emeritus at the University of Utah. He is the author of numerous books, including The Vanishing Hitchhiker; The Choking Doberman; The Baby Train; Too Good to Be True; and Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid.
Reviews
"If you enjoy these too-good-to-be-true tales, Brunvand's new book will give you hours of pleasure." "Resonant stories that express our hidden anxieties [and] make us laugh." "Urban legends persist, argues Brunvand, because people can't resist a good story. Read this book and you'll agree."
Book Information
ISBN 9780393347159
Author Jan Harold Brunvand
Format Paperback
Page Count 540
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 824g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 157mm * 38mm
About the Author
Jan Harold Brunvand lives in Salt Lake City, where he is professor emeritus at the University of Utah. He is the author of numerous books, including The Vanishing Hitchhiker; The Choking Doberman; The Baby Train; Too Good to Be True; and Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid.
Reviews
"If you enjoy these too-good-to-be-true tales, Brunvand's new book will give you hours of pleasure." "Resonant stories that express our hidden anxieties [and] make us laugh." "Urban legends persist, argues Brunvand, because people can't resist a good story. Read this book and you'll agree."
Book Information
ISBN 9780393347159
Author Jan Harold Brunvand
Format Paperback
Page Count 540
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 824g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 157mm * 38mm
