How to Be a Ghost Hunter

by Richard Southall

Book Overview

So you want to investigate a haunting? This book is full of practical advice used in the author's own ghost hunting practice. Find out whether you're dealing with a ghost, spirit, or an entity...and discover the one time when you should stop what you're doing and call in an exorcist. Learn the four-phase procedure for conducting an effective investigation, how to capture paranormal phenomena on film, record disembodied sounds and voices on tape,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738703125
• ISBN13: 9780738703121
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Just what it says...

A slim book, easy to carry, with all the basic information and tips you need to investigate hauntings and ghosts. What to ask at interviews, what to bring, how to use the equipment, what language and terms to use, when to stay, and when to fold and run. This is as basic and bare bones as it can get, folks. Within the 118 pages Richard Southall tells you the facts of what you need, what you may wish to have and what resources are out there to help you. Then you are on your own folks, like it or not. An amazing book, even if you don't plan to hunt ghosts or not.

A "Must-Have" book for the Professional

Mr. Southall has provided an excellent reference book for both the professional and amateur ghost hunter / paranormal investigator! In this book, terms and definitions are explained in easy to understand language...the author doesn't need to use "big words" to make himself appear intelligent. It is very clear that immense amounts of thought, effort and experience went into this book. Most definately a must-have!!!

recommended for all beginners

There is a little detective in all of us, but in most cases one wouldn't know where to begin. If you are curious about possible existence of paranormal phenomenon this book gives you that place to start. Whether a skeptic,a believer,this book gives the information needed to begin simple investigations in a manner that is easy to understand. For someone who hasn't had years of experience in the paranormal, or criminal investigation some of the books available can be intimidating. Mr Southalls book however makes you feel that doing your own investigation is within abilities. This book is not perfect, but it give an excellent starting point for the novice to begin investigating from.

Open the Third Eye

This was my first how-to book and I have to say I'm very impressed. The pictures, guides, Southall's experiences, techniques, and more, all rolled into this itty-bit book. Don't let the size fool you. This book has pictures where you, yourself, can search for signs of paranormal things like orbs and faces of the passed. If you're planning to go on a ghost hunt, this is one book you cannot be without.

Strange pursuit ...

This book is a field guide for the prospective paranormal investigator. It provides information on how to form a group for the investigation of the paranormal, how to research haunted areas and much more. The advice is very practical and the author obviously has years of experience in this field. He provides details on the types of entities likely to be encountered, like ghosts, spirits or dangerous spirit creatures that are best left to an experienced exorcist. I found the sections on how to capture paranormal phenomena on film and how to record disembodied voices and sounds on tape particularly interesting, as these are easy to do with equipment that most people already have. What's more, it can be done anywhere as all walls and buildings contain some residue of recorded voices. Plenty of sources for material are provided, as well as contact details of organisations devoted to studying these phenomena. The book contains photographs, an appendix, a glossary, bibliography and index. It is a very thorough handbook for those who wish to pursue this rather unusual hobby.