A Dictionary of Fabulous Beasts

A Dictionary of Fabulous Beasts

Author: Richard W. Barber

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 9780851156859

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Mythical creatures drawn largely from medieval travellers' tales, but encompassing civilisations from the Sumerians to the Wild West.


Mythical and Fabulous Creatures

Mythical and Fabulous Creatures

Author: Malcolm South

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 1987-03-12

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13:

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This serious, scholarly treatment of 20 imaginary beings, from dragon and phoenix to giants and fairies, discusses the origin of each as an idea, its symbolism and lore, and its appearances in art, literature, or film. . . . Extensive bibliographies follow the generally ambitious and erudite essays while a final catch-all article and selective bibliography cover still more ground, at a gallop. . . . [There] are a number of thoughtful and well-written interpretive investigations into the nature and history of some persistent types. Entries on the Basilisk, Harpies, Medusa, and the Sphinx are particularly fine: here one feels that the mystery and power of these imaginative creatures is not vitiated by scholarly taxidermy. Library Journal [This] book provides thorough documentation of the best-known creatures of fantasy with a breadth of coverage that is both impressive and delightful. Recommended for all libraries supporting research in mythology, fantasy, folklore, or popular culture. Choice


Fabulous Beasts

Fabulous Beasts

Author: Priya Sharma

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2015-06-17

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 1466888970

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British Fantasy Award-winner: Best Short Fiction Fabulous Beasts by Priya Sharma is a horror novelette about a strange woman living in luxury with her lover, but irrevocably tied to her childhood of deprivation and dark secrets in northwest England. The woman recalls the unravelling of the family upon her uncle's release from prison. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


Fabulous Beasts

Fabulous Beasts

Author: Alison Lurie

Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780374422547

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Describes the habits and characteristics of strange beasts and birds, including the unicorn, griffin, phoenix, and basilisk, once thought to live in wild and distant parts of the world.


All the Fabulous Beasts

All the Fabulous Beasts

Author: Priya Sharma

Publisher:

Published: 2018-05

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781988964010

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The debut short story collection from acclaimed U.K. writer Priya Sharma, "All the Fabulous Beasts," collects 16 stunning and monstrous tales of love, rebirth, nature, and sexuality. A heady mix of myth and ontology, horror and the modern macabre. 'Priya Sharma explores liminality and otherness with skill and verve in her engaging and haunting stories.' -Alison Moore, Author of the Man Booker shortlisted 'The Lighthouse' "Priya Sharma has been writing and publishing short stories for over a decade, and I'm delighted that she's finally receiving the recognition her work deserves. She's extremely skillful in creating characters with whom we can empathize-no matter their deeds-leading her readers down roads of beauty and horror. I especially love her award-winning novelette 'Fabulous Beasts, ' a perfect piece of storytelling." -Ellen Datlow, Best Horror of the Year series Priya Sharma is a doctor from the UK who also writes short fiction. Her work has appeared in Interzone, Black Static, Albedo one and Tor.com, among others. She's been anthologised in various annual Best of anthologies by editors like Ellen Datlow, Paula Guran, Jonathan Strahan and Johnny Mains. Her story "Fabulous Beasts" was on the Shirley Jackson Award shortlist and won a British Fantasy Award.


Monsterology

Monsterology

Author: Ernest Drake

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2008-08-12

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13: 0763639400

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Dr. Drake's collection of data on monsters.


Fabulous and Monstrous Beasts

Fabulous and Monstrous Beasts

Author: Belinda Weber

Publisher: Kingfisher

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780753417003

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Combining fantastic illustrations, photographs, hard facts, plus amazing monster myths and stories, this title is both an exciting read and an extensive reference source. Global in its scope, this book investigates creatures of the land, sea and air - from classical mythology, legend and folklore, as well as amazing monster sightings from modern times.


Fabulous Beasts

Fabulous Beasts

Author: Malcolm Ashman

Publisher:

Published: 1997-07

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13:

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Among the most compelling creatures of imagination are the beasts that inhabit the realms of ancient myth and folklore. In this esoteric bestiary, award-winning fantasy illustrator Malcolm Ashman renders in full color and with exquisite detail a wealth of these beautiful and frightening creatures, culled from the myths and legends of the Egyptians, Greeks, Babylonians, and others.


The Impossible Zoo

The Impossible Zoo

Author: Leo Ruickbie

Publisher: Robinson

Published: 2016-09-08

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1472136454

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'Leo Ruickbie's impeccably-written The Impossible Zoo is a menagerie like no other, as its exotic inhabitants are fabulous in every sense of the word. So for anyone who has ever wished that dragons and unicorns were real, for anyone who believes that they are, and for anyone who peruses bestiaries with unbridled joy, this magical, mystical, and truly memorable book is definitely for you - and for me!' Dr Karl Shuker, author of A Manifestation of Monsters HERE BE DRAGONS! Here you will find the things that once made the woods wild and the nights to be feared; that made ancient map-makers write, 'Here be Dragons'. The Impossible Zoo is a biology of the supernatural - a study of the life of things that never lived. This world of mermaids and unicorns, now confined to fantasy, but once believed to exist, is a world of the imagination that still affects us today. Wonderfully illustrated throughout, it also provides sources as a guide to further study and exploration. 'For anyone who has ever wished that dragons and unicorns were real, this magical, mystical and truly memorable book is definitely for you - and for me!' Dr Karl Shuker, author of A Manifestation of Monsters 'Ruickbie's level of scholarship is impressive and he presents his conclusions with great literary skill in readable and attractive prose. The results are truly fascinating. Very highly recommended.' Revd Lionel Fanthorpe, FRSA, author and President of the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena