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Holland, Simon

 
9781681194301: Magnificent Magical Beasts: Inside Their Secret World
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ISBN 10 : 1681194309 ISBN 13 : 9781681194301
Editeur : Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books, 2016

Synopsis

With legendary magical beasts making the leap from page to the silver screen, this beautifully illustrated guide to fantastical creatures is the perfect gateway into their mysterious world . . .

Step into the enchanted, cinematic world of dragons, werewolves, mermaids, and dozens of other creatures in this spellbinding, fully illustrated guide to magical beasts. And prepare to see magical beasts from around the world in a brand new way!

Discover why the phoenix sings an enchanting song, how to tame a unicorn, the best way to defeat a basilisk, and much more, in full color illustrations so vivid that each creature seems as though it's leaping off of a movie screen.

This book is a must-have on every aspiring magical beast expert's journey to immersing themselves in this thrilling new world.

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À propos des auteurs

For more than 15 years, Simon has written and edited a wide range of information books for adults and children. His academic background is in English and medieval literature, culture and history - but through his career he has also become passionate about the communication of natural history, science and technology-related subjects. As a writer, Simon also has a penchant for anything fantastic, funny, philosophical, puzzling, paranormal and peculiar.

Illustrator David Wyatt has worked on many beautiful covers for authors, including Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman, Diana Wynne-Jones, Alan Garner and JRR Tolkien. He lives in an ancient house in a graveyard in Devon, and is a keen lutist, cyclist and wanderer of the moors.

John Howe is a world-renowned fantasy illustrator who is best known for his visualization of the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. His work became one of the foundations for the design of the Peter Jackson movie adaptation of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.



Helen Ward is Clinical Professor of Public Health at Imperial College London, UK and an NIHR Senior Investigator.

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Éditeur
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1681194309
ISBN 13 
9781681194301
Reliure
Relié
Illustrateur
Wyatt David, Walker Kev, Blythe Gary, Evergreen Nelson, Howe John, Love Mike, Ward Helen, Demaret David
Nombre de pages
48
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
WordUnited GmbH
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