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Magnificent magical beasts : inside their secret world / Simon Holland ; Illustrated by Gary Blythe, David Demaret, Nelson Evergreen, John Howe, Mike Love, Kev Walker, Helen Ward, David Wyatt.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Bloomsbury, 2016Description: 47 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781681194301 (hardback)
  • 1681194309 (hardback)
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
A World of Magical Beasts -- Phoenix -- Giants -- Fearsome Giants -- Harpies -- Unicorns -- Centaurs -- Basilisks -- Trolls -- Merpeople -- Dragons -- Guide to Dragons -- Werewolves -- How to Outwit a Werewolf -- The Chimera -- Sphinxes -- Cerberus -- Fearsome Gatekeepers -- Griffins -- Pegasus -- Elves -- Elvish Spells and Tricks -- Magical Words.
Summary: "Enter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, and discover the spellbinding stories of sixteen favorite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world and you'll discover why griffins collect a gem called agate, how to put out dragonfire, how mischievous elves can cause terrible nightmares, and much, much more. Magnificent Magical Beasts is a beautiful, luxurious gift book showcasing a fascinating menagerie of creatures from the world's timeless mythologies and legends. Presented in an incredible package with spectacular cover finishes, it is sure to be treasured by fantasy enthusiasts. Each beast is beautifully illustrated with rich, enchanting artworks, accompanied by amazing facts about each. Five feature spreads take a different approach to a particular beast - including a gleaming guide to the world's dragons and an enchanting introduction to elf spells and tricks. Imaginative flourishes such as a cutaways showing constellations (see where Pegasus's story ends) and a die-cut linking the lustrous feathers of the phoenix with those of the terrifying harpies make this a truly inspiring exploration of some wonderfully strange creatures. The full list of beasts includes phoenixes, harpies, griffins, Pegasi, dragons, elves, unicorns, centaurs, mermaids and mermen, werewolves, trolls, sphinxes, basilisks, Cerberuses, giants, and chimeras"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 398.2454 H737 Checked out 06/19/2024 33111008960714
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 398.2454 H737 Available 33111008821270
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

With legendary magical beasts making the leap from page to the silver screen, this beautifully illustrated guide to fantastical creatures is the perfect gateway into their mysterious world . . .

Step into the enchanted, cinematic world of dragons, werewolves, mermaids, and dozens of other creatures in this spellbinding, fully illustrated guide to magical beasts. And prepare to see magical beasts from around the world in a brand new way!

Discover why the phoenix sings an enchanting song, how to tame a unicorn, the best way to defeat a basilisk, and much more, in full color illustrations so vivid that each creature seems as though it's leaping off of a movie screen.

This book is a must-have on every aspiring magical beast expert's journey to immersing themselves in this thrilling new world.

"Enter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, and discover the spellbinding stories of sixteen favorite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world and you'll discover why griffins collect a gem called agate, how to put out dragonfire, how mischievous elves can cause terrible nightmares, and much, much more. Magnificent Magical Beasts is a beautiful, luxurious gift book showcasing a fascinating menagerie of creatures from the world's timeless mythologies and legends. Presented in an incredible package with spectacular cover finishes, it is sure to be treasured by fantasy enthusiasts. Each beast is beautifully illustrated with rich, enchanting artworks, accompanied by amazing facts about each. Five feature spreads take a different approach to a particular beast - including a gleaming guide to the world's dragons and an enchanting introduction to elf spells and tricks. Imaginative flourishes such as a cutaways showing constellations (see where Pegasus's story ends) and a die-cut linking the lustrous feathers of the phoenix with those of the terrifying harpies make this a truly inspiring exploration of some wonderfully strange creatures. The full list of beasts includes phoenixes, harpies, griffins, Pegasi, dragons, elves, unicorns, centaurs, mermaids and mermen, werewolves, trolls, sphinxes, basilisks, Cerberuses, giants, and chimeras"-- Provided by publisher.

A World of Magical Beasts -- Phoenix -- Giants -- Fearsome Giants -- Harpies -- Unicorns -- Centaurs -- Basilisks -- Trolls -- Merpeople -- Dragons -- Guide to Dragons -- Werewolves -- How to Outwit a Werewolf -- The Chimera -- Sphinxes -- Cerberus -- Fearsome Gatekeepers -- Griffins -- Pegasus -- Elves -- Elvish Spells and Tricks -- Magical Words.

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