The Vermont Monster Guide

by Joseph A. Citro, Stephen R. Bissette (Illustrator)

Though not widely acknowledged, the Green Mountain state is home to more winged wonders, wet weirdoes, and crypto creatures than any other state in the country. You probably know about Champ, the elusive monster of Lake Champlain. But what about Northfield's Pigman? And Richford's The Awful? Wherever you are in Vermont--in town or country, river or lake, land or sky--you're never far from the unknown. Or the unexpected.

Joseph A. Citro, respected monster hunter, brings to light over sixty Vermonsters, many captured in exquisite, ghoulish detail by the pen, brush, and ink of artist Stephen R. Bissette. Designed as both a cautionary tale and handy field manual for those who dare, The Vermont Monster Guide will be of interest to natives and tourists, to young and old...though it may not be suitable for readers with fragile constitutions.

The authors' previous collaboration, The Vermont Ghost Guide, is a popular favorite and the perfect companion to this volume. WARNING: The authors and publisher are not responsible for any unfortunate encounters that may result from the reading of this book.

113 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Mortimus Clay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this book at the New England Independent Booksellers Association convention signed by Stephen Bissette (the illustrator). Lots of fun.

[Rick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best part of this was meeting Stephen Bissette and having him sign tis really cool book which he illustrated

[John Goodrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bissette and Citro. The dream team of Vermont Monster books.

[RainyCraze · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun little cryptozoology book on Vermont sightings for kids. I wish I could rate it higher, but the amount of blatantly fictional content—animals so rare they've never been seen, a false story kept in because the name was good, & so on—places this book solidly in the "immature" category as far as writing goes.

The concept & illustrations are favorable, however.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, great fun.

[Jared Goodrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rather Interesting! It gives great facts on Vermont's Mysterious beast, Creatures etc. it's great for cryptozoologists and any one curious in the world of Cryptozoology.

[D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Citro and Bissette never disappoint. This is another collection of interesting stories about bizarre creatures that may (or may not) roam the back alleys of Vermont. Citro’s storytelling is excellent, as usual, and the text is supplemented by Bissette’s macabre line art. Highly recommended!

[Greg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not one of Joe Citro's best outings; it's more of a graphic novel without a plot.