Introductory Books on Urban Legends
Of the many available books on those contemporary tall tales known as urban legends, not all are suitable for introducing new readers to the topic. The selections below have been chosen for their broad range, attention to basics and entertainment value. Each would make an ideal gift for the interested neophyte.

Books for Urban Legends Aficionados
What do you get for the urban legends fan who knows everything? Here's a selection of books notable for their authoritative and in-depth coverage of urban folklore, written by world-renowned folklorists.

Books on Shams, Scams and Oddities
Learned pigs, automated chess players, levitating prestidigitators, dog-faced boys and fireproof women comprise the peculiar subject matter of this selection of books on shams, scams and oddities throughout history.