Thank you to Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, and Netgalley, for the digital arc. This is a magical journey which will stroke the imagination of fantasy readers of all ages. Trolls are also chronicled as to their role in keeping the environment healthy. Legends attest to the fact that Indigenous Peoples of the world respected the magical beasts. There are rabbit and rooster lookalikes, dragons from every continent, familiars beasts such as Nessi, Sasquatsh, Yeti, the Basilisk, and the Phoenix. Various typed and scribbled massages are taped to the illustrations, and provide details about appearance habitat, region, diet, behavior of the magical beasts. The adventure begins on Apwith Dr, Dimitri Pagonis of the Society for the Protection of Magical Beasts, and Artemis Matsoukis, his fearless pilot, as they set out on a journey to investigate the apparent decline and disappearance of magical beasts. This will appeal to young and old with an interest in magical animals or cryptids, and I know I'll be buying a copy for myself (and probably my niece too)!Īrtwork, page layouts, and borders make this an enjoyable read which bursts with information and beauty. ![]() The book doesn't feel too campy or exaggerated or like they're talking down, but instead the feeling of a personal natural history journal or cabinet of curiosities (serious but awe-inspiring). But it doesn't feel cramped or overloaded but instead full of wonder. There is so much detail in these 68 pages that you could find new things each time you go through it. I personally loved the general science and natural history feel of the book. The book is divided into sections, but with letters and diary entries to make up the adventure narrative. There were many creatures I hadn't seen or hear of that I was fascinated to read about, and new takes on creatures I'm well acquainted with (Nessie, unicorns, Sasquatch, Phoenix). I loved the mix of different elements, and the broad range of cultures shown (Chinese, Xhosa, Camaroon, Peru, and so many others) rather than just the typical European or largely known ones. ![]() I love this book! A wonderful mix of stunning watercolors, cryptozoology entries, and a epistolary story of two people on an around the world adventure. This exquisitely illustrated album will entrance all true-believers and fantasy enthusiasts.įollowing on from A Natural History of Fairies, A Natural History of Magick and A Natural History of Mermaids, this vintage notebook is part of the Folklore Field Guides series: a charming collection of beautifully illustrated compendiums on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form. Learn about the anatomy of a unicorn, the life cycle of a phoenix, incredible dragon courtship dances and much more in this ultimate guide to magical creatures. Within these pages you will meet bizarre and beautiful creatures from around the globe, discovering their habits, habitats and the legends surrounding them. Presented as the notebook of a 1920s zoologist, this lavish volume sets out to answer this question, revealing the hidden world of the magical beasts that live among us. but are these stories merely flights of fancy, or is there any truth to the legends of unicorns and dragons, centaurs and griffins? Tales of magical creatures have been told across the world for generations. The exhibition, set to open in Spring 2020, allows visitors to encounter legendary beasts next to dazzling specimens and historic objects from their scientific collection.Featuring a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret lives of magical beasts. Here's your first look at the show - and when it airs. ![]() Rowling’s magical creatures while discovering parallels from within our own Muggle animal kingdom in this exciting, upcoming documentary. The documentary will also feature the Natural History Museum's exhibition, titled Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder Of Nature. Published on Feb 7th 2022 S tephen Fry explores the inspirations of J.K. A statement released by the BBC promises "elements which will be immediately recognisable to fans of Warner Bros. ![]() who has the film rights to the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises - and London's Natural History Museum. Rowling's stories and explore their history and connections with animals roaming the planet today." The program will be created and released in partnership with Warner Bros. The BBC will use the Wizarding World as a hook to bring educational programming to the airwaves in 2020, as Stephen Fry has committed to host Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History, a special that will explore "origins and stories of mythical creatures and the fantastical beasts from J.K.
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