Mythical Creatures

By Lauren Bucca

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078921458X
• ISBN13: 9780789214584
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Abbeville Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.4" x 4.7"