Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book [Hardcover]

Terry Jones (Author), Wherefore Art? (Designer), Ruth Rowland (Drawings), Brian Froud (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Barnes and Noble Books; Reprint edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760711070
• ISBN-13: 978-0760711071
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Book for the Faerie Enthusiast with a Sense of Humor, March 25, 2008

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Sarah Ray "lifelong bookworm" (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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I originally picked this book up years ago, when I was younger and probably wouldn't have been able to appreciate it. I was interested, but due to the nudity thing and my parents... didn't get it. I recently gave in and bought the Cottington Albums, having enjoyed Froud's Faeries book and being intrigued to explore his work further. The Lady Cottington work is very different, and quite unique from what I have soon, but very beautiful, and very very fun. I love the playful approach of these books. Not for the weak of heart or prissies, these are NOT your average "fairies," but for the fun loving faerie enthusiast, this is a definite must read. :)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Morbid... in a good way, October 15, 2010

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Benjamin - See all my reviews

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I bought this for my wife. She had mentioned seeing a book about squished fairies a few years back and once I did a little poking around I discovered the book in question. I have to say very morbid, and I mean that in a good way. Anyone who loves fantasy and has a wicked sense of humor will love this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, December 30, 2010

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D. Spencer "My Life is based on a True Story." (Bakersfield, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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I run a photography studio that specializes in fairy Portraits. I am VERY interested in all things Fairy. When I heard about this book, I ordered it used. I was amazed at how fast it arrived and at the near NEW condition it was.
Then I opened it.
BRILLIANT writing style, funny, "believable" and very cute art concept.
I think this is SO reminiscent of the Spiderwick Chronicles. What a FUN book!
It looks SO MUCH like an old leather journal. It's perfect on our coffee table and draws attention and smiles of delight to all who see it.
Very happy I got it.
Dan
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