Why people recommend it
The Unidentified by Colin Dickey is a fascinating exploration of mythical monsters, alien encounters, and humanity's enduring cultural obsession with the unexplained. The book was featured prominently on an episode of The Book Review titled The Yearning for the Unexplained in July 2024. Host Pamela Paul introduced the guest of the episode, Colin Dickey, to the listeners so he could discuss his new book during the main interview segment. Later, as the conversation concluded, Paul reminded the audience of the exact title, referring to it as Colin Dickey's new book called The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters, and Our Obsession with the Unexplained. This framing by the host gave listeners a clear understanding of the book's broad subject matter, bridging folklore, cultural history, and modern psychology. By walking through the themes of the book with the author, the podcast provided an engaging overview of why contemporary society continues to seek out mysteries and supernatural narratives, making Dickey's work an intriguing recommendation for those curious about cultural anomalies.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
“Colin dicki will be here to talk about his new book the unidentified”
“Colin Dicky's new book is called the unidentified mythical monsters alien encounters and our obsession with the Unexplained”