Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items
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Ocker, J.W.
Contributors
Ocker, J.W. Author
Campbell, Tim Narrator
Published
Tantor Media, Inc , 2020.
Status
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Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world’s most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale. They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. They’re cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is . . . you. Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death and destruction in their wake. But never before have the true stories of these eerie oddities been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume. Inside, readers will learn about:   • Annabelle the Doll, a Raggedy Ann doll that featured in the horror franchise The Conjuring   • The Unlucky Mummy, which is rumored to have sunk the Titanic and kick-started World War I      • The Dybbuk box, which was sold on eBay and spawned the horror film The Possession     • The Conjured Chest, which has been blamed for fifteen deaths within a single family     • The Ring of Silvianus, a Roman artifact believed to have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit      • And many more! 

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Format
eAudiobook
Edition
Unabridged
Street Date
09/15/2020
Language
English
ISBN
9781705254271
Subjects
New Age
Nonfiction

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Library Journal Review

Ocker (A Season with the Witch) collects tales of objects associated with "misfortune, harm, or death." Among the chapters are "Cursed in the Graveyard" (the Tomb of Timur), "Cursed in the Attic" (Rudolph Valentino's ring, the Crying Boy paintings), "Cursed Under Glass" (Ötzi the Iceman), and, most intriguing, "Why Aren't These Objects Cursed?" Ocker peppers the narrative with qualifiers including "some say," "perhaps," "might just be," and "stories circulated." VERDICT Skeptics will remain unconvinced, but many will enjoy reading about the Hope diamond, Shakespeare's grave, and whether it is safe to ignore a chain letter.

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Library Journal Reviews

Ocker (A Season with the Witch) collects tales of objects associated with "misfortune, harm, or death." Among the chapters are "Cursed in the Graveyard" (the Tomb of Timur), "Cursed in the Attic" (Rudolph Valentino's ring, the Crying Boy paintings), "Cursed Under Glass" (Ötzi the Iceman), and, most intriguing, "Why Aren't These Objects Cursed?" Ocker peppers the narrative with qualifiers including "some say," "perhaps," "might just be," and "stories circulated." VERDICT Skeptics will remain unconvinced, but many will enjoy reading about the Hope diamond, Shakespeare's grave, and whether it is safe to ignore a chain letter.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ocker, J., & Campbell, T. (2020). Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items (Unabridged). Tantor Media, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ocker, J.W and Tim Campbell. 2020. Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items. Tantor Media, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ocker, J.W and Tim Campbell. Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items Tantor Media, Inc, 2020.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Ocker, J. and Campbell, T. (2020). Cursed objects: strange but true stories of the world's most infamous items. Unabridged Tantor Media, Inc.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ocker, J.W., and Tim Campbell. Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items Unabridged, Tantor Media, Inc, 2020.

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