This miniature bestiary contains some 200 illustrations of more than 160 mythical beings: fire-breathing dragons, mysterious mermaids, sinuous sea serpents, mischievous yokai, and many other wondrous creatures drawn from global folklore and mythology. They are depicted in a wide variety of artistic media, from painting and book illustration to sculpture and ceramics, from ancient times to the present. An insightful text explores the history of these creatures and their cultural roles. All lovers of myth and fantasy will delight in this Tiny Folio.
Author: Lauren Bucca
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Published: 07/04/2023
Series: Tiny Folio
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 4.68h x 4.39w x 0.99d
ISBN: 9780789214584
Language: English
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