Faeries: 25th Anniversary Edition

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Summary: "Faeries" one of the most influential books of my childhood
Review: My mother gave my a copy of "Faeries" for Christmas 1980, when I was 11. I was instantly enchanted with the idea of faeries as real beings, and accepted much of the text as truth. I fantasized about spotting faeries in the woods and rocks surrounding my childhood home, and made many (sophomoric) attempts to copy Brian Froud's illustrations. As an adult I even had a flower faerie tattooed on my ankle in homage to his art

My origional copy of "Faeries" is tattered and dog-eared, most of the pages have fallen out, and are hopelessly out-of-sequence, but I can't bear to throw it away. I count "Faeries" as one of the most influential books I had as kid growing up, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any child (or adult) interested in faeries or mythology. The book is incredibly well-researched, and beautifully illustrated. The hand-written text can be difficult to read at times, but adds to the wonderful illusion of illicitly reading someone's journal

Bravo for reissuing this book, I am ordering my new hardcover copy today

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Summary: A landmark book of lore and exquisite art
Review: My original copy of Faeries is so tattered that it is long overdue for a revival. I have referred to this book often for inspiration and research, as the art of Brian Froud and Alan Lee is superb and perfect for the subject. Having had the good fortune of meeting Brian Froud when he was working on the Labyrinth movie, I can say that the artist is an magical as the art. I am glad to hear of a new book of his work due out this autumn. I would also refer fans of such subjects to an upcoming 96 page book from Andrews McMeel Publishing and Lionheart Books (the same creative team behind james Gurney's Dinotopia). Entitled FAIRY GARDEN: FAIRIES OF THE FOUR SEASONS, it was created and lavishly illustrated by well-known limited edition print artist Tom Cross and written by Constance Barkley Lewis. It should prove to be a worthwhile read and peruse for fairy fans of all ages.

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Summary: Sweeps you back to your childhood
Review: Take a good look at the incredible detail in the artwork, each picture is handdrawn, NO CHEAP COMPUTER IMAGES, and they look like they were grabbed right out of a fantasy movie. A MUST HAVE FOR ANY FANTASY LOVER.

The book takes each "type" of faerie (but doesn't totally focus on faeries, it also has dwarves, minotaurs, etc...) and then gives a quick description of each. The descriptions are simple yet give enough information to fill you mind with new thoughts and new ideas.

IF you don't like the fantasy information that much --- atleast buy it for the artwork --- they are masterpieces in themselves. I myself use them for drawing models...

Incredible-Dreamlike-Fulfilling

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Summary: A Magical Dream Come True
Review: The most beautiful drawings I've ever seen. A true love of Faeries makes it all the more magical.

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Summary: An enchanting peek into the realm of the fae
Review: This book given as a gift when I was 16 began my lifelong fascination with the fey folk. I am now 36 and still very much ~*BELIEVE*~. I would recommend this book to young and old and by the time you are finished reading it you too will believe :)I anxiously await Brian Froud's new release Good Fairies/Bad Fairies in August.

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Summary: butieful and interesting
Review: This book has some grate history and myths about faries. I love the pichers by Brian Froud. They're amazing. I would recamend it for all ages.

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Summary: A treasure trove of faerie facts
Review: This book is a true treasure. It illustrates explains and defines almost everything you'd want to know about the world of Faerie. It includes tips on warding off faeries (If you want to), Wonderous illustrations and sketchs, and is a great for everyone interested in cryptozoology, floklore, or fun.

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Summary: NOT A CHILDS BOOK
Review: this book is scary and creepy, lots of blood n gore

all the stroies are from a time when the natural world was being crushed by the cristain church

the art work is great

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Summary: It helped me beleive in dreaming again...
Review: This book was given to me by a friend in Colorado. I had wandered out into the woods from time to time to catch a thought and found an emptiness that I hadn't realized was there. It fealt like an inability to dream, or imagine. Once I read this book I fealt renewed in the imaginative sense, whole, I dream all the time now, whenever I'm out and about. That little thought that I'm not alone, silly, yet humerous, it's comforting. I love the book. If anyone wants to talk about it with me, I just got an account: [e-mail] :feel free. I'll dream with ya

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Summary: Classic Faerie Book
Review: This is a classic book illustrated by Brian Froud and Allan Lee - a cornerstone in my own faerie library! The book gives a very thorough overview of faerie, inluding faerie habits, haunts, flora and species. Marvelous illustrations are magically woven in with the text. This is not the lore of tooth fairies and Tinkerbells; rather, Faeries is based on historical beliefs from different cultures, and takes us through both the light and dark worlds of faerie. Whether you're new to the land of fae, or have already discovered it through Froud's newer books (Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, Lady Cottington's Pressed Faery Book), Faeries is a must-have!