The best news is that this one is available all over the internet for free. Every other book references this one-and you should be suspicious of any book that doesn't. It is a classic and remains one of the best books. It has also been published under the title The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves & Other Little People. These are my first books to consult when I am reading about faerie lore and have a place on my shelves.įirst off, one of the most important books about fairies is an old one, The Fairy Mythology: Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries (Classic Reprint) by Thomas Keightley. That being said, I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions for reading material-or, perhaps, even websites that were particularly interesting? Personal stories, perhaps?I don't have a comprehensive list at the moment-don't know why I never compiled one actually-but I thought I would share some of my top picks here and perhaps add more during the week. I've been interested in this topic for quite some time, actually, but most of the books I come across are the sort with pictures for children. Not fairy tales as in Hans Christian Andersen sorts of collections (a copy of which I already own, heh heh)-actual stories focusing on things of a fae nature. This engaging and accessible volume reveals the spectacular world of some of mankind’s most sensational creations.Yesterday on the SurLaLune Discussion Board, a request for collections of faerie stories. Each entry includes easy-to-follow text, maps and information boxes describing the background to the myth. George and the Dragon and the Cyclops, while examples from more recent tales include Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Norwegian Ridgeback from the Harry Potter books and Smaug from The Hobbit.įeaturing Chinese dragons, Japanese trolls, Norse dwarves, Persian giant birds, the Loch Ness Monster, King Kong and Godzilla, among many others, Mythical Monsters is illustrated throughout with outstanding full-colour artworks for each animal.
Included are such classic mythical beasts as the Minotaur, St. Mythical Monsters includes 44 fantastical beasts ranging from Greek mythology to present day folklore, literature and cinema. Werewolves and vampires, dragons and gorgons, giants and goblins – since ancient times man has invented strange creatures to explain the unknown or caution children.
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