Alternate Histories Of The World

Product Description

This remarkable collection of maps, photographs, engravings and paintings from the early ages to modern day provides a stunning new look at the world as defined by our struggles and alliances with the monsters and supernatural creatures that have defined our existence. Learn how a mechanical man helped write America’s Declaration of Independence. Track the course of the Living Dead virus from Africa to Europe and on to the New World. View artifacts from our uneasy alliance with the Martian race, or simply delight in the vibrant colors and illustrations from a bygone age. More than 100 full-color images and insightful essays make this book an essential addition to the libraries of dedicated historians as well as casual fans of monsters and mayhem.

Top Reviews

A very entertaining marriage of history and science fiction.
by Matt Lehnen (5 out of 5 stars)
October 29, 2013

I stumbled across Matthew Buchholz' art work a few years when I was looking for some Christmas cards that were different. I wanted something that reflected my personality and sense of uniqueness. People loved the cards; even people who weren't very "nerdy" seemed to appreciate the uniqueness of the cards. I think Godzilla with a Santa hat was the favorite. What I really liked were all of the prints he made. In addition to being a closet geek I am history buff. In his prints I found a perfect marriage the two. I have 3 hanging in the bedroom (thank you dear).

I did pre-order the book but I wasn't sure how much I would like it. I am a devoted Kindle follower now. All I can say is every time I opened it I found myself smiling. I didn't expect all the commentary. I thought it would just be a collection of prints, which would have been fine, but I really enjoyed his narratives. It's not a book you read cover to cover. In fact, I am not even finished. I am pacing myself and trying to enjoy just one page every couple of days because I am find myself dreading the day I run out of pages. I can't help but chuckling a few times while writing this.

I just hope Matthew considers a second volume perhaps with some World War I and II photos.
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The perfect book for those who like historical science fiction
by KNB (5 out of 5 stars)
March 11, 2017

As a huge fan of both history and science fiction, I knew that I might enjoy this book. It turns out that it reads like a history textbook. I mean that in a good way. If monsters existed and infiltrated our lives in regular society, this is what we would have read in school. It's not written in a comical manner, yet it's amusing to imagine these alternate histories as fact. I believe the author was catering to a specific audience, and I am among them. This is a creative endeavor for sure, and I can tell it was a labor of love. The book, physically speaking, is high quality, as good as any brand new textbook, cookbook, or small encyclopedia. It is hardbound with professional illustrations (in both color and black and white, depending on the content). If you like history and science fiction, and would like a unique book to add to your collection, I would recommend this one.
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Medwin says read this book.
by plaidington (5 out of 5 stars)
November 11, 2013

The author has somehow amassed a collection of rare engravings, paintings and lithographs of little known historical events that have taken place since the age of antiquity and beyond. The book is worth getting for these rare glimpses of forgotten history alone. However as an added bonus the author has interjected delightfully humorous and educational documentation to support the rare imagery. Included is a priceless first draft of The Knights Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer as well as an original instructional poster depicting the Morse Code as it was originally submitted to the US Patent Office. So much hidden history packed into this nicely printed and illustrated volume. A must read to fill in those cavernous gaps of knowledge and our brains with the tasty goodness of good clean fun.
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I love the premise of this book
by Sibella (2 out of 5 stars)
May 1, 2018

I love the premise of this book, and it's fairly entertaining as a novelty. However, I was expecting more variety in the "historic events." Most of them boil down to zombies and large monsters, which makes it rather repetitive.
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Awesome read! I def recommend it
by Chris (5 out of 5 stars)
May 18, 2017

Awesome read! I def recommend it. Get it now before it's too late -- this title is rare nowadays.

Great seller.
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Slightly Worn, but Great Book
by Vicki Cheek (4 out of 5 stars)
March 12, 2017

I bought a used copy, and it was slightly worn. Sticker residue, scuffed corners, etc... The inside pages were good quality though, and it's a great book. I love it.
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And Now For Something Completely Different!
by John H. Kauss (5 out of 5 stars)
March 22, 2014

An enchantingly fun book unlike any other with fabulously well done illustrations that will twerk your funny-bone and make you want to share with your very best friends!
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Excellent
by Benjamin Cornelius-Bates (5 out of 5 stars)
December 13, 2013

Buchholz has put together a book of his best prints and it is a wonder to behold. It is just the right mix of clever and silly, simple additions to old prints that implies some hilarious views on history. Can't recommend the book enough.
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Should be alternate history art-work.
by Ted R. Fuchs (1 out of 5 stars)
November 22, 2017

Various monsters inserted in old time looking scenes. Not alternate histories.
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Intellectual humor!
by Charles S. West (4 out of 5 stars)
October 28, 2013

A very thought provoking book with some wonderful humor that has been created by Matthew. This is an intellectually humorous book. I enjoyed it. Matthew shows a very intelligent side with a shot of humor. I enjoyed it very much.

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