Do you know an urban legends fanatic? If you plan on giving them a gift related to their favorite topic, try to gauge their experience and familiarity with it. Are they enthusiastic novices, or well-read aficionados? Are they fascinated by tangential subjects such as hucksters, hoaxsters and sideshow freaks? The listings below will help you decide on the ideal gift.

Books
The list of available books on the subject of urban legends ranges from frothy collections of retold tall tales to dense academic treatises. All have their value. Your job is to try to gauge the recipient's level of knowledge and interest. Consult the Top Picks below for specific ideas.

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