Faeries
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: with some minor scuffing and light soiling to the cover edges. Page Condition: yellowed with signs of aging. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and sound.
A landmark work in the world of fantasy art and folklore, Faeries presents a breathtaking visual and literary journey into the hidden realm of fairy folk, goblins, sprites, and other otherworldly beings drawn from the rich traditions of British and Celtic mythology. Conceived and illustrated by two of the most celebrated fantasy artists of the twentieth century, the book chronicles the vast and varied hierarchy of the faerie kingdom with stunning, meticulously detailed paintings and drawings on every page. The accompanying text draws from ancient legends, folk tales, and bardic traditions to give each creature a vivid cultural and mythological context, making it an authoritative reference as much as a work of art. Atmospheric, whimsical, and at times unsettling in tone, it illustrates a world that exists just beyond the edge of human perception, where beauty and danger walk hand in hand. Since its first publication in 1978, this iconic volume has remained an essential touchstone for artists, storytellers, and lovers of fantasy and folklore alike.
Author: Brian Froud And Alan Lee
Format: Hardback
Genre: Fantasy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: with some minor scuffing and light soiling to the cover edges. Page Condition: yellowed with signs of aging. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and sound.
A landmark work in the world of fantasy art and folklore, Faeries presents a breathtaking visual and literary journey into the hidden realm of fairy folk, goblins, sprites, and other otherworldly beings drawn from the rich traditions of British and Celtic mythology. Conceived and illustrated by two of the most celebrated fantasy artists of the twentieth century, the book chronicles the vast and varied hierarchy of the faerie kingdom with stunning, meticulously detailed paintings and drawings on every page. The accompanying text draws from ancient legends, folk tales, and bardic traditions to give each creature a vivid cultural and mythological context, making it an authoritative reference as much as a work of art. Atmospheric, whimsical, and at times unsettling in tone, it illustrates a world that exists just beyond the edge of human perception, where beauty and danger walk hand in hand. Since its first publication in 1978, this iconic volume has remained an essential touchstone for artists, storytellers, and lovers of fantasy and folklore alike.