Ouija

by Stoker Hunt

Book Overview

The First Book To Take A Hard Look At The Phenomenon Called The Ouija BoardIs it just a game? When you ask the Ouija board a question, who is it that answers? What about those stories of Ouija-inspired prophecy and clairvoyance? What are the dangers of the Ouija board? Do you know the stories of Ouija-inspired murders, madness, obsession and possession? Exalted by some, condemned by others, there's no doubt the Ouija is controversial...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060923504
• ISBN13: 9780060923501
• Release Date: October 1992
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

The Essential Ouija Guide!

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in using / researching the Ouija board. Covering all aspects of ouija (history, pro & anti-ouija perspectives, psychological theories, case studies), Stoker Hunt presents an objecive, concise study of probably the most dangerous item to ever be marketed as a 'game'. Hunt himself seems to have no particular opinion on whether the board is harmful or helpful, nor does he appear to have had any first-hand experience; however this does not detract from the overall effect at all - the information he has collated from a variety of sources ultimately invites the reader to make up his or her own mind. From a personal point of view, it was gratifying to read the documentation of a 'discussion' between Hunt & a spirit (communicating through a medium), as it verifies much that I have learnt through my own communications. Conversely it was frightening to read accounts of situations where using the ouija board resulted in less-than-pleasant scenarios, & it is these accounts that made me realise how lucky I was not to experience similar things when I was new to ouija & naive. I think the overall message is very apt: whether you believe ouija connects you to 'the other side', whether you think it expresses our own unconcious thoughts, or whether you think it's all rubbish, DO NOT APPROACH IT LIGHTLY!!!

One of the scariest books that I have ever read!

This book was not only scary, it was historical as well! The ouija dates back to early Eyptain days when pharohs used the board to ask questions about kings. There are also some present day stories that are really scary. If you have ever played the ouija and wondered if the stories you hear actually have happend, the you should buy this book! This is literally one of the scariest books that I have ever read!

Very intriguing book!

I could not put this book down. I read through the entire book in one sitting. It's amazing how the book takes on 3 major points of views - the positive/believer aspect, negative/non-believer aspect, and scientific aspect. The stories were very interesting and a lot of the information the book provided really made me wonder about the dangers of the game. I would definitely recommend it for anyone who is even mildly intersted in the Ouija board!

Good Sense.

I had started a collection of Ouija Boards because I thought it would be a unique and fun hobby. After reading this book, I quickly changed my mind and left what I had purchased unopened! I had fun reading this book, it scared me at times and made me think even more about the unknown. Although it gives you good advice if are are to use the Ouija I used my own "good sense" and chose not to. This is a GREAT BOOK for anyone interested in knowing more about the "Mystifying Oracle".

Frightening, informative, and so very true.

The book echoed some of the innermost thoughts and feelings that I had while using the Ouija. It scared me, but also made me think twice about what using the board means, and the responsibility that comes along with it.