I also would have loved this. In the late 70s there were quite a few kid-themed paranormal books available. My favorite first monster book was a Golden Books "fun book" sold in Department stores when they had book sections. It hits similar themes to this one - a transition from movie monsters to those that may be thought of as zoological (Bigfoot). And, we also had bookmobiles that gave kids free books. I always went for the creepy stuff. https://idoubtit.wordpress.com/2019/05/20/my-three-favorite-vintage-books-on-monsters-and-the-paranormal/
While this was after my time too, it would certainly have been I checked out from the school library had I been in school at the time. I love little gems like this.
I can't believe this came out in the 90s. The cover art definitely reminds me of something you'd see in Dynamite magazine in the 80s, of course it could just be the same artist.
I'm really pleased to see that Alf is a "monster" featured in this book. I also found it interesting to reference "human mental illness" as a monster. A fair characterization for sure.
I also would have loved this. In the late 70s there were quite a few kid-themed paranormal books available. My favorite first monster book was a Golden Books "fun book" sold in Department stores when they had book sections. It hits similar themes to this one - a transition from movie monsters to those that may be thought of as zoological (Bigfoot). And, we also had bookmobiles that gave kids free books. I always went for the creepy stuff. https://idoubtit.wordpress.com/2019/05/20/my-three-favorite-vintage-books-on-monsters-and-the-paranormal/
I also had "Monsters: Fiendish Facts, Quivery Quizzes and Other Grisly Goings-on"! When eBay launched, it was one of the first books that I rebought.
While this was after my time too, it would certainly have been I checked out from the school library had I been in school at the time. I love little gems like this.
I can't believe this came out in the 90s. The cover art definitely reminds me of something you'd see in Dynamite magazine in the 80s, of course it could just be the same artist.
It was the name and the cover that attracted me. It pulled me in from 10 feet away.
This is great! I've just ordered a copy (for my son of course, not for me at all...)
Of course! :P
I'm really pleased to see that Alf is a "monster" featured in this book. I also found it interesting to reference "human mental illness" as a monster. A fair characterization for sure.