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Rackham's Fairies, Elves and Goblins: More Than 80 Full-Color Illustrations
by Jeff Menges  Publisher Comments The great Victorian illustrator is at his most radiant in this beguiling collection of otherworldly illustrations from magazines, periodicals, and novels such as Milton's "Comus" and Hawthorne's "Wonder Book," Rackham's unmistakable artistry and style...
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Medieval Beasts
by Ann Payne Synopsis From the bestiaries in the collections of the British Library Ann Payne has culled...wonderful illustrations....She has linked them with a sampling of the poetry, the folk wisdom, and the romantic imagination of the formative years of Western...
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Seduction and the Secret Power of Women: The Lure of Sirens and Mermaids
by Meri. Trans. By John Oliphant Of Rossie Lao Publisher Comments Fully illustrated in color with works by Rubens, Bosch, Munch, Magritte, and others, this book is both a celebration of sirens, mermaids, and harpies in art and literature and an examination of the psychological drives underlying this powerful feminine...
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Bigfoot!
by Loren Coleman Publisher Comments For years, scientists and researchers have studied, speculated about, and searched for an enigmatic creature that is legendary in the annals of American folklore. Now, learn the truth about... BIGFOOT! In this fascinating and comprehensive look at the...
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Simply: Fairies (Simply)
by Ralph Harvey Publisher Comments Fairies have enchanted humans for centuries—but are these mischievous, ethereal creatures more than just myth? One could ask for no better guide to the fairy realm than Ralph Harvey, one of England’s foremost modern-day witches. In Simply...
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The Book of Vampires (Dover Books on Anthropology and Folklore)
by Dudley Wright Publisher Comments Compiled from a wealth of references and records, the book presents a fascinating mix of science and the supernatural. Readers will discover that tales of vampires were whispered not only in the quiet villages of Central Europe but also in Russia, the...
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Fairies and Fairy Stories: A History
by Diane Purkiss Publisher Comments Whether on top of the Christmas tree, at the bottom of the garden, or in school plays, today fairies are considered sweet, dainty creatures with wands and butterfly wings. But, as Diane Purkiss shows, they have far more wicked origins as troublemakers...
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Frankenstein: A Cultural History
by Susan Tyler Hitchcock Publisher Comments This lively history of the Frankenstein myth, illuminated by dozens of pictures and illustrations, is told with skill and humor. Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help readers understand the meaning of this monster...
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In the Forest Fey
by Kerry Gaye Publisher Comments While photographing a ramshackle cottage deep in the forest, student architect Cathryn Thomlinson stumbles upon a 17th-century manuscript hidden beneath crumbling floorboards. While intrigued by its references to "faeries," Cathryn dismisses it as the...
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The Fairy Bible: The Definitive Guide to the World of Fairies
by Teresa Moorey Publisher Comments Fairies of the water, air, and earth, the trees and flowers, the house and hearth: all these mysterious, elusive creatures materialize on the pages of this distinctively beautiful guide to fairyland. Illustrated throughout with captivating artwork in...
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Bigfoot Exposed
by David J Daegling Publisher Comments In Bigfoot Exposed, biological anthropologist and primate physiology specialist David J. Daegling objectively examines the northwest American myth of Bigfoot. Using scientific methodology, Daegling systematically and persuasively repudiates the evidence...
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The Book of Dragons & Fabulous Beasts
by Violet Wharton Publisher Comments Prospero's Library unfolds in words and imagery the fascinating meanings of symbols in a series of books designed for giving. The Book of Dragons and Fabulous Beasts brings to light the improbable creatures that have occupied the popular imagination for...
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Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science
by Jeff Meldrum Publisher Comments In this landmark work on a subject too often dismissed as paranormal or disreputable, Jeffrey Meldrum gives us the first book on Sasquatch to be written by a scientist with impeccable academic credentials. He gives an objective look at the facts in a...
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Complete Book of Werewolves
by Leonard R Ashley Publisher Comments Sink your teeth into the book that tells you more than you ever thought you wanted to know about werewolves--facts, fiction, folklore, and popular culture from around the world....
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Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia
by Carol Rose Publisher Comments Fabulously entertaining, and featuring more than 100 delightful illustrations, this encyclopedic work contains over 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries covering angels, demons, elves, fairies, nats, nymphs, and other strange beings from around the...
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Gnomes in the Garden: Celtic Faerie Teachings
by David M Swing Publisher Comments Gnomes in the Garden is filled with tales of the authors' intriguing encounters with members of the Celtic Faerie tribes. The Fair Folk share their personal stories, spiritual quests, and adventures, so that you may learn for yourself what daily life is...
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The Horse in Myth and Legend
by Sophie Jackson Publisher Comments The role of horses as sacred emblems and in ancient lore is given lively and thorough consideration. This is a must for all equine lovers and those who want to know more about the lore of the horse in history....
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The Secret Lives of Elves and Faeries: From the Private Journals of the Rev. Robert Kirk
by John Matthews Publisher Comments A 17th-century fantasy adventure into the world of faeries--and a mysterious true disappearance....
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The Rat: A Perverse Miscellany
by Hodg Publisher Comments In literature and in real life, the rat is regarded with fear and loathing. But in times past, the rat also received a grudging admiration for its tenacity, ingenuity and unerring instinct for survival. This perverse miscellany of rat facts, rat fiction,...
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Fabulous Creatures and Other Magical Beings
by Joel Levy Publisher Comments Discover the world of Crytozoology in this fabulous field guide to the denizens of the supernatural realm from gnomes, fairies, and elves to unicorns, dragons, and minotaurs. Featuring more than 600 color illustrations, this is a treasure trove of fun...
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