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Faeries (25th Anniversary Edition)
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Book Description
It has been 25 years since Brian Froud and Alan Lee created the delightful, imaginative, and surprising Faeries-a book that quickly became a massive international bestseller and went on to sell more than a million copies. Readers continue to offer praise: "This is the most influential book I have ever read." "This book is-where are the words to describe it? Magnificent / Fabulous / Beautiful / Moving / Terrifying / Fantastic. . . ."
In celebration of Faeries' 25th anniversary, Abrams is delighted to publish a special edition featuring eight new pages and 20 new pieces of art by Froud and Lee. The artists have also contributed new introductions. Since Faeries first appeared, both men have become tremendously successful and respected figures in the worlds of film, art, and publishing. But Faeries remains perhaps their most enduring work, a superb exploration of the myths, legends, folklore, and fantasy of the world of the faeries.
Customer Reviews:
Faery Fantastic!.......2007-04-26
I ordered this book from amazon not to long ago, I also enjoy the work of Brian Froud's enchanting but bewitching faeries. This book by Brian Froud and Allan Lee is wonderful, not only does it contain Brian Froud's strange yet wonderful art work, but it also contains Folk Lore, Myth, and Fantasy stories along with the art work to keep you entertained.
Pure Glamour.......2007-04-05
Each and every page positively shimmers with magic. This is the book that made Brian Froud famous and has yet to be surpassed. Alan Lee's ethereal watercolors are just as breathtaking and provide a lovely counterpoint to Froud's more dramatic drawings. But don't let the glowing images fool you into thinking this is just another "art" book. The folklore contained therein is just as sound. The flora and fauna sections are especially worthwhile. There is also a dangerous aspect to this work, which adds a fascinating spicyness. Not all faeries are the shining winged beings that the Victorians were so fond of. Some are sharp toothed and clawed monsters that come creeping out of the shadows and muck to drag the unsuspecting to their dooms.
One of the previous reviewers wrote that this book isn't for adults but not quite suitable for children either. I agree. IMHO it is a book for the inbetween people: young adults, serious children, and adults who have maintained some of their childhood innocence.
Regardless how you look at it FAERIES is a classic.
A wonderous journey . . . ........2007-02-27
As you progress through the pages of this peek into the lore of this mystical land, let your imagination run free while you allow Brian Froud and Alan Lee to weave a mystical spell of enchanted wonder, enveloping you with a sense of surreal, fantastical imaginings. This is the most fun I've had between the pages of a book in a long time!
A word to the wise for anyone expecting a sketch book full of dainty little girls with gossamer wings: the nightmares are not relegated to the back of a dusty shelf here. From Faerie Flora to the hideous Jenny Greenteeth, all the Fae folk are portrayed, both good and bad, pretty and ugly, helpful and mischievous. The stunning artwork is visionary in capturing the intrinsic mystery of this egnimatic, unseen world and its phantasmic population. The handwritten notes add to the captivating essence of the stories in an informal and comfortable way.
If I could change anything at all, I would wish that the pages were numbered and included a table of contents, so I could more easily flip to my favorites.
I would recommend this book to anyone who still wants to believe in magic, and to anyone who wants to reconnect with their childlike sense of wonder. You may be left with the belief that anything is possible . . . .
Faeries Forever.......2006-09-20
If I could give this book 10 stars I would! Brian Frouds'"Faeries" is the most amazing book I have ever read. I found this book when I was young and fell in love with faeries instantly. The illustrations are astonishing for a lack of better word. Alan Lee and Brian Froud not only draw the most realistic and imaginitive faeries, but the stories included in the pagess really makes you believe that faeries are real. Brian Froud is the original faerie author and has influenced an whole new genre with his artwork.
Fair Faeries.......2006-03-11
This was a gift for a dear friend who is quite Faery-like herself. I've given several of Mr. Froud's faery books to people, and they are inevitably very pleased. Mr. Froud is a sensitive artist and captures the "Shining Folk" or "Lords and Ladies" very impressively, almost as though he were in touch with the Elemental Kingdoms himself, consciously or unconciously. These are splendid gifts for the imaginative, whether child or adult, and I recommend them very highly.
Book Description
From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit’s gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. Each illustrator has chosen his or her favorite pieces, and all the artists reveal their inspiration, preferred techniques, and working methods. Every medium is repre-sented in images by Jasmine Becket, Linda Biggs, James Browne, Ryu Takeuchi, Paulina Stuckey, Linda Ravenscroft, and others.
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Nice........2007-08-11
A good book to compare different Faery artists styles. But not necessarily one that you would refer to over and over, as you may only find a few artworks that you really like.
If you like Faery art, a book featuring an artist whose work you really love would be money better spent. Just to see other artists's work only once you can search the net.
World of Magic.......2006-10-02
This book was what first inspired me to begin a collection of fairy art books and what deepened my connection with the beauty of faery. All the artwork in here is magnificent and some of the pictures are the most strikingly gorgeous and evocative images I've ever seen. It never fails to impress me or move me when I enter its pages. Some of the very best and well-known fairy artists share their work in these pages and the variety is one of the strongest points. However, just because these fairies are beautiful doesn't mean they're nothing more than posing women with wings stuck on. They are fey in every sense of the word and there are plenty of images in this book that capture the fierce, wild nature that fairies have; Jasmine Beckett-Griffith, Maxine Gadd, and Jessica Galbreth all showed fairies that definetly had more than beauty in their gazes and were as far from mundane and super-model as you could get. I actually love the fact that this book presented fairies that were dark without being necessarily evil; I think it wonderfully represents the fact that not all darkness is evil and that such mixed natures are in all of us. The spectrum of fairy nature is a large one and this book happens to focus more on the beautiful side of the fey. If you want a book of fairy nature that's equal parts light and dark (with dark and hideous fairies as well as the lovely sort), try Froud's brilliant "Good Fairies, Bad Fairies". If you want a great variety of beautiful fairy art, this is the book for you; I also highly recommend its brilliant sequel. What this book offers is a journey into a world that is as wild and daring as it is beautiful; you may never want to return.
Cover art is nice but look inside.......2006-09-24
If you like people with wings this book will be perfect for you. If you like faeries in the truest sense, maybe you should reconsider.
Though a book with pleasant visuals, offered in bite-sized showcase of several artists, I wasn't entirely satisfied with how faerys are portrayed, all I recall is the seemingly overuse of portrait poses with wings slapped onto the backs of curvy women. I dunno if that's good, might be attractive to some, but it makes me wonder if that's all to faery art: a pair of wings, a dash of florals and some stars thrown in. I am not a faery artist or too familiar with the genre, but I was expecting to have a sense of luminence and tranquility and probably folk-ness (the coverart is one example) or hauntingly majestic or macabre for evil faeries from the book, unfortunately not all the artists featured carry that standard (a couple of them do seem to be amateur artists from the lack of proportion and painting techniques). Some artists offer an alternative take on faery art with sprites and pixies which are pretty but not too memorable. I give this 2.5 stars.
The Perfect Gift For Any Lover of the Fae.......2005-09-30
I was so excited when I received The Art Of Faery. I did a little happy dance in my front room. It is funny how faeries bring out the child in you. I have been a believer of the Fae since I was a little girl. I couldn't imagine my life without them.
This is a wonderful book on faery artists and their works. The many wonderful artists include Brian Froud, Amy Brown, David Delamare, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Maxine Gadd, Myrea Pettit, Linda Ravenscroft, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, and many others. There are a few artists I did not see such as Nene Tina Thomas, Josephine Wall, Selina Fenech, and Mary Baxter St Clair. But perhaps they will come out with a second book. That would be great.
In the back of the book there is a list of the artists and their websites. It even gives you a picture of what the artists look like. So not only can you read the BIOS of your favorite artist but also get to see what they look like.
If you love the Fae and love fantasy, you are sure to love this book. So what are you waiting for? Get it now before it goes out of stock! *wink*
Beautiful pictures!.......2005-04-10
Beautiful faery pictures, I especially like the section with the drawings of David Delamare and Maxine Gadd: great artists!
Book Description
Following the huge success of The Art of Faery (2003), the collaborators have once again come together to create another astonishing collection. These are the most imaginative and beautiful images produced by the best fairy artists working today, all superbly reproduced for fans and connoisseurs. New contributors have joined some of those showcased in the last anthology, and their pieces use every form of media in a rich and magical mix: watercolor, pen and ink, oil, and pastel. Among those represented: Amy Brown, Linda Ravenscroft, Myrea Pettit, and Stephanie Pui-Mun Law. From Josephine Wall's gentle Caught by a Sunbeam, with its sweetly sleeping fairy, to Marc Potts' slightly sinister The Changeling, each one depicts a world of fantasy.
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Beautiful.......2006-09-21
I just wish id not waited a whole year before ordering this book..Ive had it saved in my file for that long and just finaly took the plunge..Boy am glad I did..its a nice book..beautiful...and lists many faery artists...so one can easly follow up on what strikes your fancy....B.W.
I Love this book.......2006-03-01
I really love this book. There are so many pictures that inspire me to create new art. I like that this book has featured so many different artists, as now I have been introduced to some new artists that I didn't know before. Also, from this book I have discovered several different art forms. I love looking at the pictures and reading about the aritsts.
Pretty but..........2006-02-21
Ok, it's a nice coffee table book but other than that, I think I'll be happier viewing the images online and ordering the prints of the ones I really like.
A stunning insight of contemporary Fairy Artists .......2005-10-11
Its here `The World of Faery' a companion to the wonderful `Art of Faery Book' (2003)where I first became aquainted with the new wave of 21st century Faery Artists so aptly introduced to us by Brian Froud that master illustrator who with Alan Lee penned their best seller Faeries way back twenty seven years ago. After reading `The Art of Faery' I was intrigued, hooked and wanted more and was able to find delightful websites from the information in the index which I have been able to follow the work and careers of those artists. This book is a real WOW of the Faery World, introduced to us by no less than Alan Lee that master of middle earth and now acclaimed conceptual designer and Academy award winner of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings film. That both Froud and Lee have chosen to mentor the artists within these books is no surprise when you see the glorious creative imagination and varied display and interpretation in the new volume `The World of Faery'.
My mother, bless her, introduced me to fairies as a child with a wonderful very large book called a `Day in Fairyland', how wonderful to discover that the artist Ann Mari Sjogren is still alive and at 87 has contributed her work and her life story into this book, it somehow brings back all the magic of my childhood a sort of Fairy Godmother amongst today's greats and surely tomorrows as well. `The World of Faery' is a feast of talent, this book takes us forward with the work and lives of the artists I was introduced to in `The Art of Faery' and if that wasn't exciting enough introduces ten new exciting artists, who expand the horizons further.
From the Gothic vision of an Amy Brown front jacket ( Luna Sprite) inviting us to an outstanding foreword and images by Alan Lee are captured within the covers of this colorful edition, the cherubic and whimsy of Myrea Pettit and James Brown, the variety to be found is seemingly endless, and has been comprised of all mediums: watercolor, ink, oil, and pastel and now a small use of digital work has been added to show the possibilities of 21st century mediums but used only by artists whose background skills using other media is accepted, here Renee Biertempfel shows how she excels, John Arthur (his colourful drawing a tribute for his wife Maureen sadly ill with cancer), Jasmine Becket-Griffith ( those eyes fascinate), Linda Biggs ( I've seen her twice now on TV with her art), Hazel Brown (I would love to walk in a wood with her just to see the amazing images in pen and ink evolve), Jacqueline Collen-Tarrolly( beginning now to develop her own style), Jessica Galbreth (introduces us to her fairy visions, she is such a creative artist) , Natalia Pierandrei,( stylish Italian and colourful), Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (imaginative detailed but always graceful), Linda Ravenscroft (Stunning , rich and very moving, just look at that Goblin Tree), Paulina Stuckey-Cassidy (whimsical delight), Ryu Takeuchi ( A Japanese fairy force really going places) Kim Turner (shows bold colourful Australian fairies) Maria J. William ( beautiful drawing). What is so pleasing is that so many new male artists are introduced painting the fairy genre, Corey Randall, Scott Grimando, Jeff Spackman and Marc Potts are all recognised for their talents here, but for me it is the widening of the interests in this book of mind, body, and soul, and the spiritual enlightenment to mother earth that held me spellbound ,Virginia Lee ( where did she get that creative imagination?) and Josephine Wall ( a contribution so detailed her imagination excels). The use of double page spreads in this book Flight of the Lynx ( Josephine Wall), Mystic Garden (Linda Ravenscroft ) and Swan Lake (Scott Grimando) add to the excitement and detail that here indeed are the crème de la crème of fairy artists of this part the 21st century. This coffee table book is a delight for all ages to appreciate the genre and become involved and deserving of six stars if that were possible.
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This is a whimsical guide to drawing faeries from best-selling art instruction author Christopher Hart. Included are all the popular ingredients of the faerie kingdom-faerie personalities, faeries at work, faeries at play, faerie expressions, faeries in flight, faerie magic, faeries facing predatory household pets, and the secret faerie rituals of birth, courtship, and marriage. Step-by-step instructions for drawing faeries are revealed through a captivating story of a man-now grown up-who as a youth gained secret knowledge of where the faeries live and play, and having done so, was able to capture on paper the elusive creatures in their unguarded moments. The overall design and presentation of the book will enchant and envelop artists in a magical world of faeries.
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ANOTHER GREAT RESOURCE AND TOOL. VERY HELPFUL!.......2007-09-14
I have owned a copy of this work for a couple of years now and I enjoy it now as much as the day I bought it. I am strictly an amature sketcher. I have had some formal training, but nothing to get up and shout about. My sketches would probably rate about a C+ from my old teachers, and truth be told, the + would be added simply because I never missed a class. Be that as it me, I have found this work to be useful. I love drawing insects, delicate flowers and plants, and yes, faeries! Now I will say that this book is probably not the best for the beginner as is is a bit beyond basic. Now that being said, kids sometimes surprise you and with a book like this can pick it up almost instantly. The author does cover detailed color, faces, body, life, customs and traditons of the fairy folk, friends and foes. The narrative is quite well done and easy to understand. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and very detailed. This is not a step by step book, but one of those books that I classify as "inspirational," i.e. if I practice long enough, maybe, just maybe, I can turn something like this out. I have dozens and dozens of art books in my library and use all of them. No single book can fill all of your needs but each book can add to your knowledge. This is one of those books. Now, as to the argument going on here whether or not faries are real....I have spent a large amount of my life living and working in various extremely isolated places around the world. Late in the evening, deep in the forest and in open glades....well, it may be that it is just wishful thinking on my part. Do recommend this work highly and recommend you add it to your own collection.
Wrong Title.......2007-08-11
Nice enough drawing book, but NOT A FAERY BELIEVER'S GUIDE.
This book is about fairytales drawings, NOT FAERIES!
Again, a dissapointed purchase about misleading information on the description or title. The book is all about fairytale characters, not about Faery art, and certainly not for believers. It's only for childrens story books. And even then, just a small reference book with several drawings for each character, not a serious drawing learning book.
Idea Book.......2007-05-31
More of an idea book that a how to guide... but still great!
Beautifully Illustrated.......2007-04-27
Bought this for my son who is learning to draw. Gorgeous artistry, if you love fairies, you will want this book!
A Good Starting Point.......2007-03-24
I have to agree with most other reviewers on this book, it is a wonderful starting point, but lacks some of the depth contained in other books such as Watercolor Fairies and HOw to Draw and Paint Fairies. As a beginning artist, the sections on fairy anatomy and drawing wings will be very helpful.
Keep in mind, this book is intended for beginners it seems, anyone beyond that level need not apply and would be better off reading one or both of the two books I mentioned above.
Product Description
For those who love the work of Amy Brown here is Volume II of her works. July 2005 release
Customer Reviews:
Stunning.......2007-08-12
Don't miss this book if you love Faeries, Amy's art is incredible, inspiring, out of this world.
If you liked The Art of Amy Brown I, you will love this one, where the designs are more colourful. If you don't have any, get the two book set that has just come out.
Product Description
Vol II Brings you more great works by Northwest Artist Amy Brown
(13 Digit ISBN 978-0-9744612-5-0)
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Faery lover.......2007-07-19
I love Amy Browns work! Her faeries are beautiful and I'm proud to own a copy of her book.
Bewitching!.......2007-01-02
If you love fairies, Amy Brown's book is for you. Her prints are intriguingly beautiful with seductive fairies, mischievous imps, and a few dragons. Each fairy has a personality that comes alive through the pages to touch you. You won't be disappointed!
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Known as the little people, the ferrishyn, the wee folk, and the good neighbors, faeries have enchanted humans for centuries. But faeries are much more than playful sprites who frolic in gardens and dance on flowers by the morning light. There are helper faeries, trickster faeries, and powerful faeries who enhance magick and play a mighty role in the spirit world. In THE ANCIENT ART OF FAERY MAGICK, best-selling author and magick authority D.J. Conway explores the history of the faery folk, discusses faery laws and lives, and reveals the ancient secret faery oracle. She shares spells for invoking faeries for aid in health, love, peace, prosperity, and protection, and she even describes how to build faery houses and gardens to invite these wonderful creatures into your home. A comprehensive tome on a bewitching subject, THE ANCIENT ART OF FAERY MAGICK will initiate you into a life filled with faery sparkle and pixie dust.
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... Ugh..........2007-09-27
Just another fantasy/nonsense Conway book. Stick with the authors who really *know* about Faery - such as RJ Stewart or Orion Foxwood.
Clap your hands and say, "I believe!".......2007-08-28
I was pleasantly surprised after purchasing this book by D.J. Conway, who seems to have gotten a bad reputation as a "fluffy" and "inaccurate" author on the market. Ever since childhood, I was always interested in fairies (the Fae) and the legends and lore surrounding them, but I didn't know which book to get to help quench my thirst for that knowledge. I will admit that I originally looked at this book for its price, which rivaled most of the other books on the Fae out on the market, and I got my money's worth for sure.
With different stories about the Fae and ways to contact them, this is a great book for anyone who is just curious to know more about faeries.
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The Amy Brown Faery Wisdom Deck with Instruction Booklet
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This set contains 64 Full-Color Cards and a 136-Page B/W Instruction Booklet.
The Amy Brown Faery Wisdom Cards may be used as a bridge toward the elemental world. Their images and descriptions can help determine ways you can improve your existence upon this planet. Using these cards correctly, you may ask for help from the elemental guides whenever you need it. Clear your mind completely and ask those who have your best interests at heart to assist you in choosing the perfect path for you.
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Not a Tarot Deck - and doesn't pretend to be one.......2007-09-25
If you open this pretty package hoping for a tarot deck, you will be disappoitned. It is NOT a Tarot deck, and in fact, the title of it does not claim that it is -however, it is sold as a tarot deck in some stores and I think this is why some purchasers are unhappy with it.I read the box - the Faery Wisdom deck, and the seller at the store I was in explained that they are a wisdom deck, more of a deck for daily meditation and thought than for "tarot readings". With that as my expectation, I was delighted with what I found when i opened the box.
Nancy Brown has written some beautiful, insightful, and thought provoking descriptions and meditations, each with a chant, and a little note from the fairies and illustrated by Amy Browns marvelous fairy art.
The book is a real, hardback book not a tiny little thing tucked into the card box, and following the instructions there I cleared the cards and attuned them to me. the first card I pulled was "Home" - and it made me feel that the cards were happy to be part of my home and my practice. In the past week I've shuffled and drawn a daily card for meditation, and found them are right on track with what is going on in my head.
I also got the hubby involved. he is a much tougher sell than I am, more literal in mind, more grounded (my beloved little stick in the mud). he has found them as wise, profound, and delightful as I. If he has one complaint, and I must echo it, it is that the card stock they are printed on is very light and flimsy. He is concerned that, particularily with daily use, they will soon begin to show wear and tear. I agree, but only partially. You see, with the mild arthritis in my hands, I find this lighter card stock much easier to handle and shuffle than many of the tarot decks.
If you are really worried about harming the cards, you could always shuffle them the way I do some of my tarot decks, by spreading them in a pile on the floor and "stirring" with your hands - then using your left hand "feel" which card(s) you should chose.
In conclusion - I love the cards and enjoy them. I think anyone who is really into the fey would enjoy them, if not for the wisdom, then purely for the illustrations. and it goes without saying that anyone who is a fan of Amy Brown's art is going to love them.
You know, just as a sort of P.S., I once bought a tarot deck with dragon illustrations. It was a nice deck to look at, with many wonderful dragon paintings, but it seemed to me that it had no feel at all for the tarot, for the wisdom of the tarot, or for the meanings of the cards - they were just pretty dragons that did follow a theme of color or type for each suit but really had no "real" connection to the tarot. I was so disappointed, that in the end, I just gave them away without ever doing a reading with them. That deck really was, to me, all about the art.
It is important to remember with any wisdom, meditation, or divination tool that it is going to have to resonate with you personally. Some will, some won't. I think it has more to do with the individuality within all of us, than the deck itself. BlessedbeSummer
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Fantasy continues to be hot, and it's not just for kids interested in comics. Many fine artists love mythological creatures like mermaids, centaurs, and dragons. And with Creating Creatures of Fantasy and Imagination, they'll learn how to make realistic-looking fantasy artwork. With her characteristic friendly instruction, Claudia Nice shows ways to:
-Transform everyday images into imaginary creatures, such as a horse into a unicorn or a girl into a pixie, by using exaggeration and expression
-Enhance drawings and paintings with accessories, homes, pets, and vibrant backgrounds
-Create these images with a wide variety of mediums, including pen and ink, watercolor, and acrylic
In addition, readers receive the legend behind each creature, designed to help jumpstart their imaginations!
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2006-09-25
I was very disappointed in this book. I was expecting to get a book about how to "create creatures of fantasy and imagination" Instead I received a book with really bad drawings of people with butterfly wings on them, and animals put together with other animals, such as a housecat with bird wings(?) Just my personal opinion, but not at all what I was looking for.
Pretty good, somewhat inspiring.......2006-02-18
I like most of Nice's work (pen & ink with watercolor, mostly), and I love fantasy, so I bought this book. She does a fairly good job, focusing mostly on details and how to turn real-life inspirations into faeries, ogres, dragons, sea monsters, etc. Personally, I thought she focused too much on the little details. At least half of the book is devoted to humanoid creatures (faeries, elves, etc.), which seemed excessive. Some of her other creatures looked a little off - her centaurs had some proportion problems, and a few of her dragons looked iffy to my admittedly-overpicky eye. On the whole, it's a fun book to page through, and it provided some small inspiration, but I've seen others that inspired me more. If you like Claudia Nice (or just good pen & ink with watercolor, acrylic, or colored pencil), and you like creating fantasy art, you might want to give it a try.
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They are known as the Little People, the Beautiful Maidens, the Godmothers, the Blessed, the Ageless Ones...for it is dangerous to say the name "faeries" without good reason. Ruling over earth, air, fire, and water, they protect forests, animals, and children, and in their hands lie the dreamy souls of all creatures.
The faeries rose from the mist long, long ago, in the time of the Golden Age -- well before the creation of gods and men. In their magical fancy they created the singing grasses and the reflection of springs, the music of legends and the far side of the mirror. From the Valkyries of Valhalla to the Babouchka of Russia, Banshees, Dryads, Bogey Beasts, Sirens, and their ilk populate the imaginations and the forests of every culture.
In this comprehensive celebration of the world of faery, renowned French elficologist Pierre Dubois describes the extraordinary richness of the faery kingdom, presenting dozens and dozens of lushly illustrated entries on the most powerful and enchanting denizens of this magical world. Dubois provides readers with authoritative information detailing the customs, habitat, and activities of these Little People. Faery Godmothers, we discover, were originally tall, distinguished, and rather severe; only recently have they taken up the magic wands and cheerful smiles we know them for today. We learn that the favorite foods of the Arthurian faery Viviane are the blackberries that surround Merlin's tomb. And among the customs and activities of the Bogey Beast, the prime goal is indeed to scare little children...if only for their protection.
Dubois's entrancing descriptions are accompanied by Roland and Claudine Sabatier's marvelous illustrations, which depict the appearance of the faeries, the places where they are found, and their familiar objects. Without revealing any faery confidences (which must never be betrayed), Dubois and the Sabatiers have created a comprehensive and utterly enchanting survey of a magical world as old as time.
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Fascinating and unique!!.......2007-08-10
If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to the fairy world, you will be hard-pressed to find a better book than this. An encyclopedia is exactly what this book is- an artistic encyclopedia. It provides a thorough description of each mythical being, including its history, characteristics, magical powers, habitat, and even dietary preferences. And all the descriptions are surrounded by beautiful illustrations.
If you are looking for a fairy art book, you'll probably want to look elsewhere. The illustrations are wonderful, but they are not the primary focus of the book- the information is.
Fairies... not what I had in mind.........2007-06-08
This book isn't at all what I had hoped it would be. The stories and descriptions are ok.. they seemed to concentrate more on norse myths... but the illustrations were so disappointing. I am a big Brian Froud fan... and after seeing his magnifican drawings, well.. these just don't even compare. So if you like diversity, this might be ok for you. But if you like the beautiful artwork... I'd pass on this one.
The Encyclopedia Of Faeries.......2007-04-16
My review of this book is that it is just enchanting to me and maybe to other people also it is amazing with all the stories in it. Also this book has facts on creatures that maybe is really around you and others like the light faeries , the dark faeries , and the elemental faeries. Last but not least just as the book page that says about the author in the book that Pierre Dubois is a wonderful author.
Master Elficologist!.......2007-02-04
I am sure that Mr. DuBois is the real thing, an elficologist of the highest sort...artist, philosopher, seer-- a true poet. He has ventured in secret, sacred places and written beautifully about them. He is a child at heart, and a wise one at that. This is the best of all the faery books!
Incredible amount of information.......2006-04-25
Pierre Dubois covers a vast array of different types of faeries. This is more for the serious study of faeries and less on their cute aspects. Contains lots of information from folklore and mythology.
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