The Beast of Boggy Creek: The True Story of the Fouke Monster
Lyle Blackburn
2012, Anomalist Books
260 pp
The Fouke monster of Boggy Creek, Arkansas, is most known for being the subject of its own docudrama (1972) that was influential for many kids who subsequently became enamored with the idea of hairy, scary bipedal monsters. Note that at the time of the Fouke monster sightings, Bigfoot was not widely seen as continental – it was seen as only a PNW phenomena. Blackburn gives sound grounding to the story of the town of Fouke, the episodes they experienced. and the making of the movie. Blackburn does not dwell on the reality of a monster but presents a comprehensive account, rather journalistically, but with warm regard towards the monster tales. This is a well-done bit of research put into a readable and highly interesting book from many angles. Since there are few solid references to the Fouke phenomena, this is must-have.
Modern Cryptozoology 