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Faeries (25th Anniversary Edition) Hardcover – Special Edition, October 29, 2002

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 826 ratings


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Twenty-five years ago, self-proclaimed "faery authorities" Froud and Lee published the first edition of their imaginative faery field guide. Since then, the two have gone on to publish numerous faery books and contribute their ideas to such fantasy films as The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Legend and the new Lord of the Rings. This expanded version, like its predecessor, features pencil drawings and watercolors of mythical creatures, as well as brief descriptions of their origins and powers; it draws on a long history of phantasmagoric iconography in the generally occidental vein. It boasts new art and introductions by the artists, as well; in its silver anniversary, the bewitching quality of its content remains. Besides faeries, the authors also include renderings of many other denizens of faery land-goblins, dwarves and leprechauns, for instance-as well as stranger breeds, such as the Fachan, a one-armed, one-legged oddity from the Scotland highlands and the Jack-in-Irons, a "Yorkshire giant who haunts lonely roads." For the child learning the pleasures of magical worlds, or for adults who never forgot, this book remains a delight. 176 color and 38 b&w illustrations.
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About the Author

Brian Froud has created some of the most respected and highly acknowledged mythic artwork of our time. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Original Artwork.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; Revised & enlarged edition (October 29, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810932741
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0810932746
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
826 global ratings
Faerie folklore and wonderful art!
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Faerie folklore and wonderful art!
This was just delivered on my doorstep today and I couldn't wait to open it up. The book is not only filled with amazing and fantastical art but the authors describe and retell all kinds of old faerie stories from Europe. These are not your Disney-type, Tinkerbell kinds of faeries/stories so if that's what you're expecting you may be disappointed. However, for me, it's a beautifully written and illustrated book about the fay stories of old. I would recommend it!
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