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Title: The Ghost Hunter's Guidebook by Troy A. Taylor ISBN: 1-892523-04-3 Publisher: Whitechapel Productions Pub. Date: 25 August, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.65 (17 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Good start for the beginning ghost hunter
Comment: Mr. Taylor gives an excellent starting blue print for hunting ghosts yourself. Not only does he give a run down on the history of spiritualism and early ghost hunters, he also tells the reader where to find ghosts and how to use equipment. Mr. Taylor is one of the more credible authors in this field. He is not a "ghost buster" and does not profess to be an expert in ghost hunting (there are no experts in this field. There are things about ghosts we just do not know.) and this makes him very credible. He presents the evidence he has collected from his experiences and lets the reader judge for him/herself. I would recommend any of his books whole heartedly.
Rating: 5
Summary: best and most authoritative guide to date
Comment: As a researcher of the paranormal, I have seen many so-called handbooks and guidebooks on the subject of ghost investigation. Some are little more than ego vehicles for their authors; others are more entertaining collections of investigations stories. Troy Taylor, president and founder of the American Ghost Society, has brought a new level of professionalism to the field with "The Ghost Hunter's Guidebook," which stands as the best and most authoritative book written to date on ghost investigation. Both beginners and experienced investigators should make this book their bible. Taylor gives his readers thorough coverage of the subject: historical background; explanations of ghosts, poltergeists and hauntings; high-tech tools; photography techniques; mediumistic approaches; how to conduct sound investigations; and how to work with the media and public. Pros, cons and cautions are given careful discussion. "The Ghost Hunter's Guidebook" is the product of Taylor's own first-hand experiences in numerous investigations. Troy is a careful researcher dedicated to promoting professional, responsible research in a field vulnerable to the media's appetite for the sensational. "The Ghost Hunter's Guidebook" gives the straight savvy. The material is grounded, practical and informative. It comes as no surprise to me that Taylor's book has gained international praise, including high marks from some of England's most discerning ghost investigators. "Thoroughly recommended," says Alan Murdie, chairman of the distinguished Ghost Club of London. I couldn't agree more. -- Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author of "The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits"
Rating: 4
Summary: One of the best, but full of typos
Comment: What is it about books about ghost hunting? Many of them seem to be full of typos and this one is no exception.
This is one of the best handbooks written on the subject and I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about hunting ghosts, however the book is riddled with typos and errors in editing.
There are quite a few stories about the early days of spiritualism (about 1/3 of the book!) but hardly any information about particular modern day investigations.
The book does supply a good deal of useful information about ghost hunting and about some equipment you can use for your investigations. Like all investigators, Troy Taylor seems to have his own techniques and preferences. For example, he claims that digital cameras are completely useless for ghost hunting and that digital recording devices are not reliable for recording EVP. Other investigators will tell you that digital cameras and camcorders are quite useful and that digital recorders are fine for recording EVP, so take everything with a grain of salt.
To be fair, the author states that this book is not the final word in ghost hunting and he says to take from it what you will, while adding your own theories and techniques. I understand that this book is used as the textbook for courses offered by the American Ghost Society. I would be sure to add another book or two to your stack of textbooks.
Overall, this is a must-have book full of useful and entertaining information, but let's hope they hire a proof reader for the next edition!
If you want a similar book with much more technical detail, I would recommend How To Hunt Ghosts by Joshua P. Warren.
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Title: The Ghost Hunter's Bible: The Definitive Edition by Trent Brandon ISBN: 0970310056 Publisher: Zerotime Publishing Pub. Date: 17 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Field Guide to Spirit Photography by Dale Kaczmarek ISBN: 1892523248 Publisher: Whitechapel Productions Pub. Date: 01 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: How to Be a Ghost Hunter by R. H. Southall, Richard H. Southall ISBN: 0738703125 Publisher: Llewellyn Publications Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Confessions of a Ghost Hunter by Troy Taylor ISBN: 1892523280 Publisher: Whitechapel Productions Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits by Rosemary Ellen Guiley ISBN: 0816040869 Publisher: Facts on File Pub. Date: 01 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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