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Book: Bigfoot! : The True Story of Apes in America :: Dvd
Date: Monday, 05 January, 2009 :: 22:56
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Bigfoot! : The True Story of Apes in America
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Manufacturer: Paraview Pocket Books
Studio: Paraview Pocket Books
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For years, scientists and researchers have studied, speculated about, and searched for an enigmatic creature that is legendary in the annals of American folklore. Now, learn the truth about... BIGFOOT! In this fascinating and comprehensive look at the fact, fiction, and fable of the North American "Sasquatch," award-winning author Loren Coleman takes readers on a journey into America's biggest mystery -- could an unrecognized "ape" be living in our midst? Drawing on over forty years of investigations, interviews, and fieldwork on these incredible beasts, Coleman explores the modern debates about these powerful, ape-like creatures, why they have remained a mystery for so long, and what we can learn about ourselves from these animals, our nearest cousins! From reports of Bigfoot's existence found in ancient Native American traditions, to the controversial Patterson-Gimlin film of a Bigfoot in the wild, to today's Internet sites that record the sightings almost as soon as they occur, Coleman uncovers the past, explains the present, and considers the future of one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the natural world.
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Average Customer Review: 
Summary: One of the Better Bigfoot Books Around!
Date: 2009-01-03 - 
Comment: There is no question that this is one of the better bigfoot books ever written. But it's only a Bigfoot 101 course. So be forewarned. This is not a book for a field researcher who is trying to target a geographical area to study.
I rate this book just a notch below Jeff Meldrum's book "Legend Meets Science" simply because Dr. Meldrum is a real scientist.
The reason I give this book four stars instead of five is because it's still only an introduction to the bigfoot subject, which is good if you're just getting into it. However, I have always had my reservations about Coleman because I think he's part of the problem. He's just another armchair bigfoot book author (hiding in the woods of Maine), content with the mystery persisting. He's even said on television that he's happy with the real physical evidence never being found because "in his mind" he knows it's real.
Sure...so he can keep writing and selling more books. Just like those who capitalize on conspiracy theories and paranormal subjects like UFOs.
With that said. Buy the book as a minor addition to your personal bigfoot library. But don't expect ground breaking news. For those looking for high quality bigfoot books or DVDS...first check to see if the producers and/or authors actually get out in the field and meet witnesses. This is where you'll find the gems. A great example of this is Alley's book "Raincoast Sasquatch." This is real investigative research...not "Internet" or "phone" research.
And by all means...stay away from Tom Biscardi crap.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Summary: No longer innocent fun...
Date: 2008-07-30 - 
Comment: Let me make it very clear right up front: I do NOT believe that Bigfoot/Sasquatch exists. However, when I was a child I was fascinated by this phenomena, and read several books on the subject.
In picking up this volume, I have returned to the topic after several years of not giving it much consideration. So initially, the book served as a sound and fairly measured refresher about the history of Bigfoot sightings and the search for more clues.
All this changed, however, when I reached the chapter about that "taboo" subject of Bigfoot sexuality. I was not sure whether I should be bemused or offended--that is, until the spurious account of a Bigfoot supposedly engaging in an indecent act in the middle of a field with a cow.
As a child, reading about Bigfoot was innocent fun. Of course, living in this society, it was inevitable that I would eventually be over-exposed to all of the problems plaguing our society. But at least for a time there were things that were safe and clean. Well, not anymore.
The inclusion and content of that chapter really shows how things have changed, and I suppose someday even this will be considered tame... And it's also a little absurd (considering what little amount of documented evidence there is for this probably non-existent creature) to even be speculating on such a subject in the first place.
So I give this book a 3-star rating; 5-star for the content exclusive of that chapter, 1-start for the chapter.
Summary: Review from David
Date: 2008-07-09 -
Comment: Although a comprehensive and well-referenced history of sightings, testimonials, evidences, and analysis is presented, I am left with more of an inclination towards disbelief and that Bigfoot advocates are simply motivated by the intrigue of the search, the mystery and fun of the puzzle-like assembly of facts and conspiratorial theories. Their brainy tendencies make them adept at explaining away the dearth of evidence.
Summary: Factual and Funny
Date: 2008-02-08 - 
Comment: I read my first "bigfoot book" in the third grade and this one tops every one I've read since that eye opening day. Coleman not only recaps important historical events and encounters, but offers fresh perspective on the origins of the name "bigfoot", the effect the media has had in spreading the legend, and humorous stories on the sexual traits and behaviour of sasquatch. A "must read" for those interested in the subject, as obviously lots of research and fieldwork went into this book. My only minor complaint: more pictures would have been nice.
Summary: Bigfoot!
Date: 2008-02-03 -
Comment: I've read a lot of Bigfoot and Sasquatch books, but Loren Coleman did such an excellent job on this book, it has to stand of as the "Bible" of the subject. This book is well written and covers areas that I never thought about before. He presents each story in such a way that it lets the reader make up their own mind.
Thank you Mr. Coleman work a great read.
Cliff Johnson
Author; Wrong Side of the River
www.mistypeak.com
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