First published in 1865, The Book of Were-Wolves has long prowled the edges of horror and myth, its rare editions passed quietly from hand to hand as generations of devoted fans and writers whispered about its strange and lasting power.
The Book of Were-Wolves: Being an Account of a Terrible Superstition was the first serious study of lycanthropy and, to this day, remains one of the foundational texts of horror folklore. Moving through centuries of superstition, theology, confession, and early true crime, Sabine Baring-Gould – a 19th century Anglican priest – explores the enduring fear of transformation: of the boundary between human and beast dissolving under moonlight.
Long whispered about but difficult to find in a quality edition, this influential classic now returns in a beautifully designed hardcover from Saga Press, complete with silver gilded edges, illustrated interiors, and a deeply personal introduction from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones, whose own work has redefined modern horror for a new generation.
This release arrives at a moment of renewed fascination with werewolves and folk horror (publishing in September ahead of the release of Robert Eggers’ much-anticipated film Werwulf) offering readers a rare opportunity to rediscover the text that helped shape the mythology of the monstrous across literature, film, and popular culture.
