Putting this in no-fiction because it is a great source on these fantastic creatures & the artwork is wonderful. It's worth buying just to look at the pictures. ( )

The only reason that I am writing a review about this book is to announce in a public forum just how much this book influenced and inspired me since childhood. I am an artist that has always been drawn to the mythical and fantastical, and Froud stoked my fires at an early age; inspiring me to copy his images and eventually draw my own faeries and mythical creatures. From his art I began to explore not only other artists, but fantasy writers and film makers (his work with Jim Henson on the Dark Crystal, The Labyrinth and the Story Teller Series equally effected me). Hands down one of the most influential artists in my life. This book (along with his lesser known "Gnomes" and "Giants") started it all for me. ( )

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Beautiful drawings by an amazing artist. This book is beautiful in its glory of magnificent sketches, full colours and detailed art. ( )

Beautiful coffee table book -- a sort of Peterson's Guide to Faeries. Habitat and habits, species and variations, legends and cautions. Certain individual members of the faerie kingdom are identified by name and particular traits. Beautifully illustrated throughout. A book to browse through and enjoy. ( )