Black Dog Folklore

Black Dog Folklore is the primary, foundational, comprehensive compilation of Black Dog Folklore, citing over 700 UK sightings and traditions surrounding the Black Dog.

Many people see, hear or experience the Black Dog without ever having heard of the symbolism or tales. Save for perhaps, the Hound of the Baskervilles. Yet, the sightings always follow similar patterns, repeating without cause, the folklore of a millennia.

Black Dog Folklore seek to give the reader more information about the Black Dog- it is the first full length study of the phenomenon by a single author. From this, the reader can understand the depth and breadth of Black Dog Folklore, from the portent of doom, to the guardian of the graves, brave protector, to the Ol’ Black Shuck.

The author, Mark Norman is a folklore author and researcher based in Devon, and is a committee member of the Folklore Society. He’s been researching and collecting information on Black Dog apparitions for many years, and now holds what is believed to be the UK’s largest archive of these sightings and traditions, which includes fieldwork and notes from other respected collectors such as Theo Brown and the recently donated archive of Janet Bord.

Why we love it

The Black Dog is an intrinsic, underlying figure of British Folklore. Always present, just under the surface. This book is perfect for anyone wishing to know more about the Black Dogs and their many roles. There’s a little bit of speculation of the mythological origins of the Black Dog, but ultimately focuses more on the real life accounts and the rich folklore. A necessary addition for the bookshelf of anybody who enjoys the Black Dog Folklore, wants to learn more about it, or perhaps wishes to work with them further.

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