Mystery Incorporated – Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo – have been investigating supernatural events for over fifty years and, in that time, there has never been a serious study into the make-up of Scooby-Doo … until now.

In this groundbreaking book, extensively researched and written with input from a number of the animated show’s writers and producers, folklorist and author Mark Norman – creator of the popular multi-million downloaded show The Folklore Podcast – investigates the actual folklore behind all of your favourite Scooby-Doo episodes.

And even some featuring Scrappy too.

How has the show drawn on real-world folklore in its representations of ghosts, witches, monsters and more? It’s time to pull off the mask and reveal the truth behind the fiction.