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Faeries: Doorways to the Enchanted Realm

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I love this book. Of the three new fairy books I've purchased in the past six months, including this one, this is my favorite in that it presents a more realistic take, rather than, say Good Fairys, Bad Fairys (Simon & Schuster), because all the information is made up by the authors. Eisenkraft bases her work on real accounts, ancient beliefs, and historical research. I also like the unusual graphics. I can use this as a reference volume should I so desire, not only for any visits to the British Isles or Ireland or Scotland, but also for prehistory of those places and the origins of a culture and ancient beliefs of those peoples who reside there.

This book is great. Excellent writing, really cool design. Does the author have any new books slated for 2000? A very well put-together compilation that whets the appetite, teases it, and sates it!

This is a lovely book that any wild-hearted person will enjoy. By stepping through this Doorway to the enchanted realm you will meet the Daoine Sidhe, the Sith, the Tuatha de Danann, the Twylth Teg and many more beings of the faery worlds. The chapters cover the topics of Enchantment, Mischief, Good Fortune, Faery Encounters, and Various Faeiries and Others, so as you can see there is a lot of valuable information packed into a conveniently sized package. The author has delved into the vast treasure house of faery paintings to bring us the beautiful and fantastic illustrations for this book. Many of the illustrations that you may have seen before are here enlarged to a satisfying size that provides detail. Richard Doyle and Arthur Rackham are here just to name two...there is so much more and all wonderful. Bits of faery poetry are sprinkled in among the art and folk history so the whimsical feel of fey is absorbed on many levels. Lots of practical hints on the best rules of comportment when dealing with faeries are sure to prove useful. Come in! Come in! The door's open!

I am a professor of mythology and folklore and find this volume will be useful in this year's studies of ancient Irish culture. Kudos.

Truly whimsical. I am very keen on this subject, and find it a most welcome addition to my collection.

So endearing to read, wittily presented, and a balm to the eyes. Thoroughly enjoyed this one, and am looking forward to reading this author's WITCHES: A BOOK OF MAGIC AND WISDOM. Ms. Eisenkraft has that certain something which will make the reader want to seek out more of her books.

even though this book includes a nice collection of stories, pictures and information, and I do recommend it, it still doesn't come close to Brian Froud's work in "faeries" and "good faeries / bad faeries"... so buy those first

Wonderful overview of the world of fairys told in delightful form and easy-to-read, intelligent language. A quite charming volume with lots of pictures and paintings we really loved.

I am from County Cork originally, and am happy to see the Americans, at least this author, has given a most interesting collage of the way we - Irish, Scots, Welsh, and so on, do see these Good Folk in our homelands. Historical backup adds to the whimsical and very real occurences that have happened to us, as the Gentry DO live among us, and we live alongside them today. Huzzah for Doorways to the Enchanted Realm.

Prof. Sean Gallagher

Starts off with an impressive pre-historical account, then takes a sharp left into fantasy, lore, and, well, what IS reality anyway? A shame it's no longer reprinting.... You ought to get a copy of her Witches: A Book of Magic and Wisdom, too....