The book "Analysis of Anomalous Photographs" by Patrick, S. Vincent and Smith, W. Walter is a detailed study of the phenomenon of spirit photographs that reveals important aspects of its history and scientific approach. The authors analyzed a number of cases of photographs that, at first glance, may contain images of spirits or other paranormal phenomena. They carefully consider each case, reveal the possible mechanisms of creating anomalous photographs and offer a scientific approach to their analysis. This book will be a useful resource for those who are interested in paranormal phenomena and seek to understand their essence through the prism of a scientific approach.