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Mythology
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Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm by Jacob Grimm Publisher Comments A compilation of Brothers Grimm fairy tales complete with vintage illustrations This book brings together approximately two dozen of the most beloved of the classic Grimm fairy tales, including all the classics, such as Cinderella, Snow White... (read more) Your price: $39.99 Sale - Hardcover
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Faireality Style a Sourcebook of Inspirations From Nature by David Ellwand Publisher Comments The beauty of these fanciful creations will take your breath away -- and inspire you to bring the colors and textures of nature into your own home. Photographer David Ellwand's eye for natural beauty has brought him international renown. In this stunning... (read more) Your price: $12.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter by Josh Gates Publisher Comments Truth is stranger than legend . . . and your journey into both begins here. World adventurer and international monster hunter Josh Gates has careened through nearly 100 countries, investigating frightening myths, chilling cryptozoological legends, and... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Fables of the East: Selected Tales 1662-1785 by Ros Ballaster Publisher Comments Fables of the East is the first anthology to provide textual examples of representations of oriental cultures in the early modern period drawn from a variety of genres: travel writing, histories, and fiction. Organized according to genre in order to... (read more) List Price $99.00 Your price: $30.25 Sale - Hardcover
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Dream Angus by Alexander McCall Smith Publisher Comments From the beloved, bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a delightful addition to the Myths series. Dream Angus is one of the earliest of the Celtic deities, and one of the most beloved. Angus comes bounding over the... (read more) Your price: $3.75 Sale - Hardcover
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The Ultimate Christmas: The Best Experts' Advice for a Memorable Season with Stories and Photos of Holiday Magic (Ultimate) by Marty Becker Publisher Comments Create a Magical Holiday Season for You and Yours . . . You know the moment when it feels like Christmas--when you make your annual pilgrimage to the tree lot and the 'blue spruce or pine' debate commences, when you share favorite memories over a second... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $1.50 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Book of Symbols: Reflections on Archetypal Images by Benedikt Taschen Publisher Comments Reflections on symbols and symbolic imagery The Book of Symbols combines original and incisive essays about particular symbols with representative images from all parts of the world and all eras of history.The Book of Symbols combines original and... (read more) Your price: $39.99 Sale - Hardcover
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Too Good to Be True: The Colossal Book of Urban Legends by Jan Harold Brunvand Publisher Comments A fabulously entertaining book from the ultimate authority on those almost believable tales that always happen to a "friend of a friend." Alligators in the sewers? A pet in the microwave? A tragic misunderstanding of the function of cruise control? No... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Lady Cottington's Fairy Album by Brian Froud Synopsis Lady Angelica Cottington returns in this mysterious, hilarious sequel to Froud's huge international hit. In this quirky and seductive new volume, 15-year-old Angelica stumbles on an annotated photo album that reveals fairy enchantments, wanton romance... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $8.24 Sale - Hardcover
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Real Vampires, Night Stalkers and Creatures from the Darkside by Brad Steiger Publisher Comments A chilling chronicle of the often ignored history of vampirism as it has surfaced repeatedly in news articles, historical accounts, and first person interviews, this shocking account of occultist rituals and the inhuman forces that influence them shines... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Badass: The Birth of a Legend by Ben Thompson Publisher Comments Ben Thompsonauthor of Badass,creator of the epic website badassoftheweek.com, and the Internets foremost expert on badassitudeis back to enthrall lovers of skull-smashing, bone-crushing bad behavior with his latest compendium... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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King Arthur's Raid on the Underworld: The Oldest Grail Quest by John Matthews Publisher Comments The 9th century Welsh poem Preiddeu Annfwyn or The Raid on the Underworld ascribed to the 6th century poet and shaman Taliesin, is one of the oldest and most enigmatic documents relating to the mythic hero Arthur that we still possess. Extending to a... (read more) List Price $40.00 Your price: $14.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Werewolves: The Occult Truth by Konstantinos Synopsis How does one become--or kill--a werewolf? Where do our modern shapeshifting stories come from? Are werewolves real? In this fascinating book, Konstantinos digs into the centuries-old myths and compelling scientific evidence surrounding these enigmatic... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Natural History of Unicorns by Chris Lavers Publisher Comments For over two thousand years, unicorns have inspired, enchanted, and eluded humanity. The beast appears in Old Testament texts and Greek and Roman natural histories; Christians adopted it as a symbol of Christ, the Middle Ages as a symbol of courtly love.... (read more) List Price $26.99 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Classical Mythology (Brief Insight) by Helen Morales Publisher Comments More than mere retellings, this insightful look at the myths of ancient Greece and Rome explores the robust history and diverse interpretations of these timeless stories. In fields ranging from cinema to psychoanalysis, classical mythology has shaped the... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Hercules: A Heroic Life by Alastair Blanshard Publisher Comments From Ovid and Virgil to the muscle beaches of Malibu, Hercules has made an indelible impression on Western culture. He is the original hero: half god, half man, handsome and virile, triumphant in his labors yet ultimately a victim of his tragic destiny... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Dreamtime by Rachel Storm Publisher Comments This desirable giftbook with accessible, bitesize text alongside beautiful illustrations introduces the reader to the fascinating world of Australian Aboriginal ‘Dreamtime’. More than a religion, it is the ancient mythology, spirituality and culture... (read more) Your price: $5.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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In Search of Myths and Heroes: Exploring Four Epic Legends of the World by Michael Wood Publisher Comments In this compelling new book, accompanying the PBS television series of the same name, historian Michael Wood, whose renowned adventures have taken him to many remote and exciting places around the globe, now goes in search of four powerful legends... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings by Brad Steiger Publisher Comments With 250 entries, this updated filmography and resource is the encyclopedic guide to all things lycanthropic and a fascinating compendium of comparative mythology and folklore. Delving into the 15th century to uncover the origins of the... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Old Gods, New Druids by Robin Herne Synopsis The universe is filled with countless gods, goddesses and nature spirits. Many made themselves known to the Druids of ancient Northern Europe. How can modern day Druids make contact with these age-old Beings? 'Old Gods, New Druids' offers a series of... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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