Fairies
A celebration of pixies, sprites, mermaids and brownies
by Dominic Connolly
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Pub Date May 15 2024 | Archive Date Aug 22 2024
Amber Books Ltd | Amber Books
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Description
For centuries we have been fascinated with fairies, mythical beings often possessing intriguing magical powers to curse, trick or heal humans. The label of 'fairy' has at times applied only to specific magical creatures with human appearance, magical powers, and a penchant for trickery. At other times it has been used to describe any magical creature, such as goblins and gnomes. In Fairies, discover the charming story behind our best loved magical characters, including the Fairy Godmother, Shakespeare’s Titania and the beloved Tinker Bell. Myths and stories about fairies do not have a single origin, but are rather a collection of folk beliefs from disparate sources. Various folk theories about the origins of fairies include casting them as either demoted angels or demons in a Christian tradition, as deities in Pagan belief systems, as spirits of the dead, as prehistoric precursors to humans, or as spirits of nature. Fairies is a pocketful of delight, packed with beautiful images and full of fascinating tales.
A Note From the Publisher
Print edition also forthcoming (ISBN 9781838864569) in 160pp quarterbound hardback edition at £14.99/US$19.99/CAN$25.99.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781838865405 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 160 |
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Featured Reviews
Ivonne R, Educator
"Beauty is a fairy; sometimes she hides herself in a flower-cup, or under a leaf, or creeps into the old ivy, and plays hide-and-seek with the sunbeams, or haunts some ruined spot, or laughs out of a bright young face."
Dominic Connolly’s book is soooo beautiful! I haven’t seen an illustrated book that’s so lovely in a long, long time. Connolly has collected dozens upon dozens of old-fashioned fairy pictures. The fairy descriptions prove exhaustive, as Connolly relies not only on folklore but also literature. Here’s a children’s book that adults will treasure even more than their kids do. Highly, highly recommended.
In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley and Amber Books in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewer 1477990
This book was a delightful escape into a magical world. It dives into the fascinating realm of fairies, giving readers a mix of folklore, stunning illustrations, and engaging storytelling. Connolly's writing style is approachable and captivating, making it easy to get lost in the enchanting tales. If you're looking for a light and whimsical read, this book is definitely worth picking up.
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