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Summary: Beautiful, for both adults and children
Review: I first got this book as a gift when I was 6-7. I lost it and recently found a copy in a bookstore. This book is so dear to me, invoking my imagination as a child and now dear memories. Now I can read the book instead of just enjoying the pictures. Can you believe that is the the same artist involved with the Dark Crystal and Labrinyth? It's absolutely wonderful.
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Summary: Well worth the wait !!
Review: I first saw this book in a store while attending University and fell instantly in love. I have waited 10 long years to own a copy of my own and finally I have it !!! I am familiar with the works of both Mr. Froud and Mr. Lee -- through my friend and author, Anna Marie Ferguson ( Legend : the Arthurian Tarot ). This book should be on the shelves of every child, so that they may keep the path to their imaginations open. Had this book been in my posession years ago, I know without a doubt it would have provided both comfort and inspiration to a young girl seeking a path to the land of the Fey. I have yet the words to describe what this book means to me. I will treasure it for the rest of my days - and entrust a copy to as many as possible.I, too am in the process of choosing one of these exquisite depictions of the Faerie Folk to tattoo on myself, as an homage to the works of Mr. Froud and Mr. Lee. Thank-you both for taking my hand and showing me the way. I als! ! o have a copy of "Strange Stains and Mysterious Smells" and "The Dark Crystal" my favorite film. I look so forward to collecting more of your wonderous works! If you do not already have a copy -- hardcover, of course -- get one ( or six ). Everyone who has the priveledge of viewing mine wants one of their own!
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Summary: Fantasically frightening
Review: I first saw this book when I was 7 when my dad, knowing I loved both art and faeries, brought it home for me from the library. Needless to say, I loved it but several of the more intense drawings scared me! I dog-eared the scariest pages so I could skip over them easily... many years later I came across a copy of it and simply had to buy it. Not only is the art and text inspiring, but it's the kind of book that sticks in your mind over time...
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Summary: The Best Book on Faeries
Review: I found this book in my art class and was supposed to be looking for things to decoate my drawing with from the book, but instead I started reading it. The way this book talks about all kinds of faeries, whether they are good or bad, pretty or ugly, is really captivating. I love it.
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Summary: The best Faerie Book to be found!!!!!
Review: I got this book at M'kays and cant stop reading it.I love faeries,and this book is the best book to look to for faerie information!!It's pictures are beautiful and alive!I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: The Kelpie, the Nuckelavee, the redcap oh my!!
Review: I had this magnificant book when I was wee lass, kept me awake many a night. So happy to see a new edition print, so I can own the book of creatures and fellows realtive to dreams. Brian Froud's artwork is a passage, a glimmer reflection of a world outside human exsistence, a sparkel of what is not always seen. His ability to capture Fae folk images is a true gift or trade...as the fae are fickle that way. Buy this book and add it to ANY collection of books!!! The only sad part I have to say about this magical book, is that some of the original artwork back rounds seem to be missing. I remeber the Kelpie to be shrouded in the woods on the page, scared the wits out of me as a child. Now there seems to be alot of white, almost to much white at times... but at least I have a copy!!! I believe in Faeries and all their kin!!
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Summary: Gorgeous!
Review: I have never seen such gorgeous and detailed art with faeries! The entire book is fascinating. There's some regular handwriting along with typed text, so it gives the reader a break from uniform letters. A lot of the faeries have some sort of folk-tale to them. Some are simply described. The pictures come in such variety! There are paintings, extraordinarily detailed drawings... drawings that look inked. As an 18 year old aspiring fantasy artist (who loves to draw faeries ;o) ) Brian Froud's work is an incredible inspiration! I adore this book so much. It's something you can read over and over... read out of order... I could spend hours alone just looking at the pictures! This is the best faery book I have ever had the pleasure to come across! (So far anyway...:o) )
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Summary: the best Faerie book i have ever seen
Review: I love reading about the realm of faerie and i got this book at my local libabry and went as far as telling them i lost it because i wanted it so bad and could not find it in stores. I will keep it forever and i read it all the time. the pictures are absolutley wonderful!!!!!! :) :) :)
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Summary: Beautiful and inspired work
Review: I love the work of Brian Froud having grown up watching movies such as Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. The pictures in this collection of his work are astounding. He never fails to amaze me with the quality of his work.
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Summary: A must for believers!
Review: I purchased this book long, long ago, and I now have a child who is very interested in faeries. So it was bought down from the bookshelf, the dust blown off it, and we settled down for a read. I had forgotten what a gem this book is. The illustrations alone are worth the purchase price. If you are interested in fine art, let alone book illustrations, you will apreciate this book. The text is well written and amusing, with a great deal of attention to the smaller details of the small people's lives. And let us not forget the less than nice faeries - the bad faeries who we think are best forgotten. They also get a slice of the action. It is sometimes pleasant to have that little shiver of frightening childhood memories. It is a delightful book. Its not strictly a children's book but you will be very fondly remembered by any child you present this to as a gift. Its not strictly an adult book either, but hey, let's live a little! Leave it on your coffee table and I guarantee everyone will pick it up. Maybe it has its own little bit of magic.
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