The two artists who have created this book, Alan Lee and Brian Froud, have studied fairy history, myths, legends, and folklore, and embodied their findings in 185 paintings and drawings. All the fairy types are identified and pictured - water fairies elves, gnomes, pixies, leprechauns, tree fairies, dryads, and more. Information on their favourite haunts, pastimes, and ways of life are drawn from Celtic stories, oral tradition, and from writers and poets. Among these sources are the Ballad of Thomas the Rhymer, Yeats' The ...
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The two artists who have created this book, Alan Lee and Brian Froud, have studied fairy history, myths, legends, and folklore, and embodied their findings in 185 paintings and drawings. All the fairy types are identified and pictured - water fairies elves, gnomes, pixies, leprechauns, tree fairies, dryads, and more. Information on their favourite haunts, pastimes, and ways of life are drawn from Celtic stories, oral tradition, and from writers and poets. Among these sources are the Ballad of Thomas the Rhymer, Yeats' The Song of Wandering Aengus, and Christina Rossetti's poem Goblin Market. Folk stories are traced to their origins, retold and illustrated.
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Add this copy of Faeries to cart. $237.03, like new condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Pavilion.
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Brian Froud; Alan Lee; David Larkin. Fine in Fine jacket. A very smart reprint of this field guide to fairies, a beautiful and colourfully illustrated work exploring the history and culture of the mythical race. A reprint of this incredibly popular work, which was first published in 1978. As of 2003, this book has sold more than five million copies, and this work is now considered to be a fantasy classic. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Â 'Faeries' is a beautiful compendium on the mythological race, a field guide on fairies looking at their history, customs, habitat, and appearance. Â Illustrated colourfully throughout. By Brian Froud and Alan Lee, edited and designed by David Larkin. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper is fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine.
Add this copy of Faeries to cart. $27.93, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Pavilion Books.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of Faeries to cart. $31.39, fair condition, Sold by GoodwillVSB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxnard, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Bantam.
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Fair. The book is 100% readable but visibly worn, and damaged. This may include stains. tears, rips, folded pages, binding damage, dents, scuffs, scratches and sticker residue. The book also may contain heavy highlighting and notes. Most books listed do not fall under these conditions as we tend to underlist. If you would like a photo of your purchase, please contact us.
Add this copy of Faeries to cart. $31.44, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Colorado rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Bantam.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
Add this copy of Faeries (25th Anniversary Edition) to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Harry N. Abrams.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Faeries to cart. $35.33, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by ABRAMS.
Add this copy of Faeries to cart. $35.35, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1978 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Publishers.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Faeries to cart. $35.43, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Silicon Valley rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Jose, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Bantam.
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Fair. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Acceptable condition! Any other included accessories are also in Acceptable condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear such as cover tears discoloration staining marks scuffs etc. All pages intact.
Add this copy of Faeries: Deluxe Collector's Edition to cart. $44.82, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Harry N. Abrams.
Add this copy of Faeries: Deluxe Collector's Edition to cart. $48.81, good condition, Sold by Goodwill Industries of S.W.FL. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fort Myers, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Harry N. Abrams.
A very nice book ,combination of pictures and writing!
To dream away out of the real world in moments of relaxation
A book to cherish!!
startraveler
Oct 4, 2007
Great Faeries
I thought it was a great book. The pictures alone are worth reading. Brian Froud is amazing.
kittiew
May 11, 2007
Faeries (Brian Froud)
Excellent book. Illustrations were from basic sketches to full illustration, very detailed and imaginative. Stories on the subject of faeries were informative without being too fanciful.
