--- product_id: 136599907 title: "World of the Unknown: Ghosts: 1" price: "AR$53389" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/136599907-world-of-the-unknown-ghosts-1 store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # World of the Unknown: Ghosts: 1 **Price:** AR$53389 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** World of the Unknown: Ghosts: 1 - **How much does it cost?** AR$53389 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/136599907-world-of-the-unknown-ghosts-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the brand Activity Books Visit the store Activity Books Visit the store Sound Books Visit the store Sound Books Discover and Learn Visit the store Discover and Learn Sticker Books Visit the store Sticker Books Sticker Dolly Dressing Visit the store Sticker Dolly Dressing Poppy and Sam Visit the store Poppy and Sam That's not my... 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We now have a nice foreword by Reece Shearsmith on the inside front cover, quotes from celebrity fans on the inside back cover, and revised blurb. But the book is the same as it always was - now with a much nicer semi-gloss paper quality which really make the illustrations pop. Buy this book - especially if you have childen interested in the weird and the strange. I still own my original copy (peeking out in the photo) but I had to get the new edition so I own a pristine copy. There were two other legendary books in the series: MONSTERS and UFOs. Both were just as fascinating and enjoyable as GHOSTS, and also long out of print. Here's hoping that Usborne republish those too! Review: Nostalgia - I remember finding this book in the children’s section of my local library back in the early 80s. I had already discovered my love for all things ghostly after buying “Haunted houses” by Aidan Chambers at my primary school book sale so this book seemed right up my street, and it was! The book that first introduced me to my all time favourite supposed real ghost photo- the Newby church monk (still love that one and it still gives me the spooks when I see it!) I purchased this reprint for my 10 year old nephew and he loves it! Some of the pages and info may be a little dated (cassette player as ghost hunting equipment as one example. Not sure children of today would know what that is to be honest) but on the whole it holds up really well considering it was first printed in 1977! Illustrations are brilliant and memorable. They make the book in my opinion. Lots of information on the subject written in a way that is easy to understand and entertaining for children but not patronising. A classic for many of my generation. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 27,526 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 53 in Ghost Stories for Children (Books) 485 in Children's Books on Mystery & Wonders 6,301 in Literature & Fiction for Children (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,137) | | Dimensions | 20.5 x 0.3 x 27 cm | | Edition | New edition | | ISBN-10 | 1474976689 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1474976688 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Part of series | World of the Unknown | | Print length | 32 pages | | Publication date | 3 Oct. 2019 | | Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd | | Reading age | 10 - 13 years | ## Images ![World of the Unknown: Ghosts: 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91RipK8VRjL.jpg) ![World of the Unknown: Ghosts: 1 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91sx+kch0-L.jpg) ![World of the Unknown: Ghosts: 1 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91xyF6nT5UL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perhaps THE best book on ghosts ever written *by E***R on 7 October 2019* If you were a child of the 70s and had even the remotest interest in the supernatural then chances are good that you owned Usborne's THE WORLD OF THE UNKNOWN: ALL ABOUT GHOSTS. A superb pictorial journey through ghosts and their ways - the fakes and the mysteries - lavishly illustrated with full colour artwork and a handful of black and white "ghost photos". And here it is again. Republished by Usborne in 2019 and virtually identical to the original. We now have a nice foreword by Reece Shearsmith on the inside front cover, quotes from celebrity fans on the inside back cover, and revised blurb. But the book is the same as it always was - now with a much nicer semi-gloss paper quality which really make the illustrations pop. Buy this book - especially if you have childen interested in the weird and the strange. I still own my original copy (peeking out in the photo) but I had to get the new edition so I own a pristine copy. There were two other legendary books in the series: MONSTERS and UFOs. Both were just as fascinating and enjoyable as GHOSTS, and also long out of print. Here's hoping that Usborne republish those too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nostalgia *by P***L on 6 June 2021* I remember finding this book in the children’s section of my local library back in the early 80s. I had already discovered my love for all things ghostly after buying “Haunted houses” by Aidan Chambers at my primary school book sale so this book seemed right up my street, and it was! The book that first introduced me to my all time favourite supposed real ghost photo- the Newby church monk (still love that one and it still gives me the spooks when I see it!) I purchased this reprint for my 10 year old nephew and he loves it! Some of the pages and info may be a little dated (cassette player as ghost hunting equipment as one example. Not sure children of today would know what that is to be honest) but on the whole it holds up really well considering it was first printed in 1977! Illustrations are brilliant and memorable. They make the book in my opinion. Lots of information on the subject written in a way that is easy to understand and entertaining for children but not patronising. A classic for many of my generation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book that instilled fear and wonder in kids in the 70's and 80's *by A***R on 13 October 2025* A decent reprint with a new foreword by one of the writers from BBC's League of Gentlemen. It gives a variety of ghostly tales and types from across the world. From Native American spirits to ghost ships upon the sea and a handy guide for anyone wishing to investigate the Paranormal. With assorted illustrations , full colour, what big or little kid won't be thrilled by this foray in legends and spookiness? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/136599907-world-of-the-unknown-ghosts-1](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/136599907-world-of-the-unknown-ghosts-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*