Prizes

Winner of SLA Information Book Awards 2023 (UK),Commended for BBD&PA 2024 (UK)

A charmingly illustrated introduction to all things ghostly and unexplained. * Jen Vos and Cate Reed of This Podcast is Haunted *
Really beautiful illustrations, some ghosty info I didn't know and it's so funny too. -- Cressida Mclaughlin, author of The Cornish Cream Tea Holiday series
An Illustrated History would make an excellent late (or early) Christmas present with which to indoctrinate the young into fortean ways (.) an excellent "all ages" work of reference. -- The Fortean Times
A beautifully produced hardback book which will appeal to both adults and older children. * Daredevils & Warriors *
An entertaining encyclopaedia of all things related to spirits and hauntings. -- AIPT Comics
Where this book truly shines is in its illustrations, they are wonderful, expressive, and add important information to what is written (.) chocked full of isometric-inspired illustrations, this book is basically bursting with facts -- @raisingsmallreaders on Instagram
Adam takes you through history with quirky illustrations and some really good facts. Such an in-depth history of a worldwide phenomena. * @katiereads__ on Instagram *
The ultimate spooky season book recommendation. * @thehauntedlibrary on TikTok *
It pairs well with An Illustrated History of UFOS. * @shelflifebooks on Instagram *
This graphic novel goes through detailed accounts of past and present experiences of ghosts with some wonderful artwork to accompany it. * @raesreadingcorner on Instagram *
A great book for Halloween and those interested in ghost history. -- @raising_bookworms on Instagram
Ghosts gives a detailed overview of phenomenon, ranging from ancient hauntings to internet ghosts. Easily understood and beautifully presented * @OKComics on Twitter *
An Illustrated History of Ghosts leaves no haunted stone unturned.The illustrations by Adam Allsuch Boardman are eerie, charming, and utterly captivating. * @Hayleystevens on Twitter *
Gives a quick overview of spooky goings on in a nice timeline order. -- @comicsvstheworld on Instagram
A very cool book -- @russosbooks on Twitter
Whether you are a ghost fanatic or simply piqued by curiosity, you'll get a robust deep dive into the experiences of paranormal occurrences, alternative explanations for these occurrences, and our culture's fascination with them. -- @celiamcmahonreads on Instagram
Totally captivating (.) I particularly enjoyed the section on Ghost Hunters in Media as it allowed me to revisit famous childhood shows, such as Scooby Doo, the Ghost Busters, X files and others -- @thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram
This book has been put together in a fantastic way and the text complements the illustrations perfectly (.) A fun, spooky and educational read. -- @bookshortie on Instagram
Particularly helpful for fledgling paranormal investigators -- @thetinyactivists on Instagram
This was a lot of fun and left me wanting to read more about Haunted stories. -- Tayla Reade * NetGalley *

Adam Allsuch Boardman grew up in an exceptionally green part of the Yorkshire Dales in England, and studied BA Illustration at Leeds Arts University. He is currently a freelance illustrator, doing jobs for national museum exhibits, educational publications and historic businesses. He is greatly influenced by film and television as well as books, from authors such as Agatha Christie to Isaac Asimov.