This collection of stories is about eyewitness accounts of real creatures out in the world. This copy has a creased spine, chipping on both ends of the spine and edges of the cover. There is a water stain starting page 277 to the back of the book. Keel grew up in monster country in New York near a famous sea serpent, and started writing articles on UFOs before they became popular. The cover has artwork from famous fantasy artist Frank Frazetta.