Alternate Histories of the World
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ISBN: 0399162941 / Publisher: TarcherPerigee, October 2013
A collection of artwork from ancient to modern times depicts humans' fights and alliances with supernatural creatures, including monsters, martians and the living dead in this creative, alternate take on history. 75,000 first printing.
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This remarkable collection of maps, photographs, engravings and paintings from the early ages to modern day provides a stunning new look at the world as defined by our struggles and alliances with the monsters and supernatural creatures that have defined our existence. Learn how a mechanical man helped write America’s Declaration of Independence. Track the course of the Living Dead virus from Africa to Europe and on to the New World. View artifacts from our uneasy alliance with the Martian race, or simply delight in the vibrant colors and illustrations from a bygone age. More than 100 full-color images and insightful essays make this book an essential addition to the libraries of dedicated historians as well as casual fans of monsters and mayhem.
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