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Unicorns
Unicorns are unique not just for their startling singular horn but because people carried on believing in them long after dragons, griffins, manticores and a host of other fanciful creatures had been consigned to myth and heraldry. Suckling covers the ancient tales and rumours that began the superstition, the wide-ranging influence of this creature, the early confusion between the mythical unicorn and the rhinoceros, its adoption as a Christian symbol; its use in heraldry, and the value of its horn as powerful medicine.
Heroic Dreams
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Book of the Vampire
The UK's leading authority examines the myth and legend surrounding vampires. Using Bram Stoker's Dracula as a starting point - the folklore and the legend that Stoker drew on - there follows a discussion of Vlad the Impaler, Elizabeth Bathory, Bluebeard and the significance of bloodlust in ancient and medieval times.
Werewolves
A beautifully produced, well researched and entertaining pocket history of werewolves. Included in this handy reference book is everything anyone wants to know about werewolves - the myths, legends, ancient lore and present day beliefs. Includes tales that fed the superstition; werewolves throughout history; recorded incidents from the Middle Ages; werewolves in fiction; and movies from the modern age. Fully illustrated, this is a truly fun compendium.
Faeries of the Celtic Lands
Beliefs about fairies were not exclusive to the Celtic lands. The details of the legends vary in different parts of the world but their essence is the same. What is special about Celtic faerie lore is that it is much more vividly documented that most, and widespread belief in faeries lingered much longer on the European Celtic fringe than in neighbouring cultures. This is a tour of faerie myth and legend, re-telling the key stories from The Tuatha to the lingering beliefs of today, with enlightening, informative commentary.
In Search of Forever
The images in Rodney Matthews’ fantasy world flood forth in bright, vivid abundance. With entertaining narration by well-known writer Nigel Suckling and Matthews himself, this compilation of his posters, book covers, record sleeves, and calendars reveals how he goes from sketch to finished work, demonstrating both his techniques and his affinity for detail.
Dragon Tarot
Majestic in their power, dragons inhabit the mythic world of the unconscious. In this traditional 78-card deck are fire-breathing dragons, sea serpents, winged dragons of the air, and earth-dwellers who intends to reveal the secrets of the past, the possibilities of the present and all the potential of the future.
The Book of the Unicorn
No creature of myth has held mankind's attention more compellingly than the Unicorn, whose story has evolved throughout many eras and cultures, from early Christian and European Middle Age legends to tales from the Near East, Ethiopia, and the Americas. Conjuring up universal images of beauty and innocence, this mystical white, horselike creature is brought to stunning life by the breathtaking illustrations of Linda and Roger Garland, who portray the Unicorn in all its majesty, in both its ferocious and gentle guises.
It Must Be Art
Throughout the 1960s and 70s, London-based Big O Posters helped define the new and democratic art medium of the psychedelic poster, a vehicle for rebellion against the old order that went hand in hand with the music, literature, and film of the time. This is a comprehensive collection of works published by Big O artists, astonishingly creative folks whose artistry developed almost completely outside the influence of the art establishment. Included in more than 300 images are works by 19 artists, including Martin Sharp, Roger Dean, H.R. Giger, Robert Venosa, and Vali Myers whose signature styles include sci-fi, fantasy, visionary, botanical, and surrealism. In addition to hundreds of original works, this book digs below the surface to offer insights and anecdotes about the era, the artistic process, and reveals connections to artists from the past (Aubrey Beardsley, Alphonse Mucha, Kay Nielsen) whose spirit chimed with the age of Big O Posters.
Dreams
Gathers the fantasy artist's most recent work, including everything from winged women to strange new worlds
