The Mythic Bestiary
The Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Fantastical Creatures
by Tony Allan
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The Mythic Bestiary
Science fiction and fantasy thrive on fabulous creatures—many of them adaptations of the beasts and monsters of myth and legend. But though these imaginary creatures are familiar icons, we may not know them as well as we think. Enter…The Mythic Bestiary.
Featuring beautiful line drawings and full-color illustrations, this fun and informative compendium sheds light on over 80 creatures from around the world—from the monsters and hybrids of ancient Greece to the serpents and dragons of both East and West…from the ogres and trolls of Scandinavia to the terrifying shapeshifters of modern-day books and films. For those drawn to mythic creatures, this indispensable guide brings the beauty and ferocity of its subjects to thrilling life.
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Duncan Baird ( October 07, 2008 )
Item #: 43-1200
ISBN: 9781844837724
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.0 x 0.0 inches
Product Weight: 47.0 ounces
Mythic, Mythos, Myriad, etc.
March 29, 2010
I'm glad I received notice to give a review on this book b/c I had forgotten I had it. It was well worth my purchase. For those of us who do not have the money or time to go to institutes of higher learning, this book is a great reference for those things/creatures that go bump in the night, day, evening, forest, water, air, etc.
Only downside is that there should have been a pronunication key for most of the subtitles as I had to go to my wife for the correct pronunciation on fenguang. My limited Indo-European pronunication skills managed the rest (I won't know that for sure until I try to pronounce them in mixed company.).
Great book! Brief and to the point with excellent illustrations, just the way I like it!
Reviewer: John C
From A to Z and everything in between.
November 07, 2009
Ever watch any of the Harry Potter movies? Silly question I know, but how many of you out there drew a blank when the word "Basilisk" was mentioned? If you had a copy of The Mythic Bestiary you could have hit stop and raced to the afore mentioned book and quickly looked it up! The Mythic Bestiary is full of fantastical monsters from around the globe with some of the most fascinating insight into the world's mythologies. Highly recommended for the overly curious.
Reviewer: James C
One of a Kind!
September 29, 2009
I really enjoyed this book. The pictures were beautiful and the information concise and riviting. A wonderful addition to any library.
Reviewer: Lily
Not what I wanted to read about
January 20, 2009
The book could have been a lot more entertaining with out the constant disproving of every monster existence (if I wanted that kind of thing I wood have watched the History channel), the way they should have done it is by making the reader believe that these creatures actually exist!!!
Reviewer: James T
Captivating renditions of mythical proportions
January 16, 2009
I found this book to be very informative. There were many descriptions of these mythical beasts with detailed histories of their origins. I learned many facts I did not know and all the pictures were awesome!
Reviewer: Wayne M
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