Author: Brian Froud
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810932944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In a parody of the Victorian preoccupation with fairies, presents a supposed reproduction of Euphemia Cottington's photograph album, dating from the 1880's, featuring her photographs of fairies and her sister's pressed fairies.
Lady Cottington's Fairy Album
Author: Brian Froud
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810932944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In a parody of the Victorian preoccupation with fairies, presents a supposed reproduction of Euphemia Cottington's photograph album, dating from the 1880's, featuring her photographs of fairies and her sister's pressed fairies.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810932944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In a parody of the Victorian preoccupation with fairies, presents a supposed reproduction of Euphemia Cottington's photograph album, dating from the 1880's, featuring her photographs of fairies and her sister's pressed fairies.
Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book
Author: Terry Jones
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9781402720338
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written by a former member of the Monty Python troupe, this satire of the fairy picture hoax of 1895 is riotously witty, visually extraordinary and wildly original. Illustrations.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9781402720338
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written by a former member of the Monty Python troupe, this satire of the fairy picture hoax of 1895 is riotously witty, visually extraordinary and wildly original. Illustrations.
The Pressed Fairy Journal of Madeline Cottington
Author: Brian Froud
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN: 161312323X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
From the preeminent fairy artist and his author wife comes the backstory of Cottington Hall and its intriguing inhabitants, both family and faeries. The rise and fall of the Cottingtons gives us humorous, and sometimes tragic, glimpses into how this eccentric British family became inexorably entwined with the faeries living among them during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. When a descendant, Maddi, visits the Cottingtons’s dilapidated hall, she finds herself caught up in a story of intrigue and mystery. While reading the letters and journals of her ancestors and discovering a wealth of inventions aimed at allowing humans to visit the fairy realm unharmed, Maddi slowly becomes aware of the faeries and their world. Also available from Brian and Wendy Froud: Brian Froud’s Faeries’ Tales and Brian Froud’s Goblins: 10 1/2 Anniversary Edition. “Nobody does fantasy art like the guy who gave us The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.” —io9
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN: 161312323X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
From the preeminent fairy artist and his author wife comes the backstory of Cottington Hall and its intriguing inhabitants, both family and faeries. The rise and fall of the Cottingtons gives us humorous, and sometimes tragic, glimpses into how this eccentric British family became inexorably entwined with the faeries living among them during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. When a descendant, Maddi, visits the Cottingtons’s dilapidated hall, she finds herself caught up in a story of intrigue and mystery. While reading the letters and journals of her ancestors and discovering a wealth of inventions aimed at allowing humans to visit the fairy realm unharmed, Maddi slowly becomes aware of the faeries and their world. Also available from Brian and Wendy Froud: Brian Froud’s Faeries’ Tales and Brian Froud’s Goblins: 10 1/2 Anniversary Edition. “Nobody does fantasy art like the guy who gave us The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.” —io9
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elves And Fairies
Author: Sirona Knight
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440696381
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
The most complete book on these powerful magical beings. Elves and fairies provide a magical mirror into the human psyche and can help people better understand themselves. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Elves and Fairies, readers encounter and learn from an array of magical creatures, and discover how they can positively influence their lives. Key topics include fairy magic in the 21st century, how to recognize an elf and what to do when you meet one, how to attract good elves and fairies, and how to protect yourself from bad ones. • The Lord of the Rings trilogy, on film and DVD, have increased people’s interest in elves and their ways. • Brian Froud’s bestselling titles, including The Faeries' Oracle, Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, and Lady Cottington’s Fairy Album, have kept fairy lore and fairy images in the public eye for more than 25 years. • This book explores fairy tales, folklore, and mythology, including modern fairy tales like the Harry Potter series.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440696381
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
The most complete book on these powerful magical beings. Elves and fairies provide a magical mirror into the human psyche and can help people better understand themselves. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Elves and Fairies, readers encounter and learn from an array of magical creatures, and discover how they can positively influence their lives. Key topics include fairy magic in the 21st century, how to recognize an elf and what to do when you meet one, how to attract good elves and fairies, and how to protect yourself from bad ones. • The Lord of the Rings trilogy, on film and DVD, have increased people’s interest in elves and their ways. • Brian Froud’s bestselling titles, including The Faeries' Oracle, Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, and Lady Cottington’s Fairy Album, have kept fairy lore and fairy images in the public eye for more than 25 years. • This book explores fairy tales, folklore, and mythology, including modern fairy tales like the Harry Potter series.
The Heart of Faerie Oracle - Book & Tarot Cards
Author: Wendy Froud
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810988231
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the renowned team of Brian and Wendy Froud comes a delightful and spiritual guide that offer believers a chance to connect with and experience the love and wisdom that comes from the hearts of faeries. The Heart of the Faerie Oracle box set includes 68 oracle cards, illustrated by Brian Froud. The accompanying book provides detailed instructions reading the cards and for the believer to relate to the Faerie World and learn valuable relationship information. Readers have the opportunity to consult with the magical world of Faerie and gain useful knowledge that can enhance their own intimate relationships. Using the deck of oracle cards, believers conduct readings to interpret the cards and build a special connection with the faeries. The oracle cards feature Brian Froud's recognizable faerie images, such as the enchanting "Queen of Golden Bough" and the mischievous "Trickster." Wendy Froud's text describes the emotional and practical nature of the cards and offers a variety of techniques for using the set, which can open the door into the Enchanted Realm as never before.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810988231
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the renowned team of Brian and Wendy Froud comes a delightful and spiritual guide that offer believers a chance to connect with and experience the love and wisdom that comes from the hearts of faeries. The Heart of the Faerie Oracle box set includes 68 oracle cards, illustrated by Brian Froud. The accompanying book provides detailed instructions reading the cards and for the believer to relate to the Faerie World and learn valuable relationship information. Readers have the opportunity to consult with the magical world of Faerie and gain useful knowledge that can enhance their own intimate relationships. Using the deck of oracle cards, believers conduct readings to interpret the cards and build a special connection with the faeries. The oracle cards feature Brian Froud's recognizable faerie images, such as the enchanting "Queen of Golden Bough" and the mischievous "Trickster." Wendy Froud's text describes the emotional and practical nature of the cards and offers a variety of techniques for using the set, which can open the door into the Enchanted Realm as never before.
Strange Stains and Mysterious Smells
Author: Terry Jones
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9780684832067
Category : Faeries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents a journal of fairy research by Quentin Cottington that attempts to analyze the protoplasmic nature of fairy stains.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9780684832067
Category : Faeries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents a journal of fairy research by Quentin Cottington that attempts to analyze the protoplasmic nature of fairy stains.
The Saga of Erik the Viking
Author: Terry Jones
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
ISBN: 9781843653141
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As Erik and the crew of The Golden Dragon set off in search of adventure, little do they know that their courage, skill, strength and stamina will all be tested to the extremes... Includes an exclusive foreword from Monty Python's Terry Jones and newly coloured illustrations from Michael Foreman. Age range: 8+
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
ISBN: 9781843653141
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As Erik and the crew of The Golden Dragon set off in search of adventure, little do they know that their courage, skill, strength and stamina will all be tested to the extremes... Includes an exclusive foreword from Monty Python's Terry Jones and newly coloured illustrations from Michael Foreman. Age range: 8+
Fairie-ality
Author: Genie Shields
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 9780763632625
Category : Clothing and dress
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents pages from the catalog of the top designer of couture and accessories for the fairy world, interspersed with descriptions of the events to which these feather and flower creations will be worn.
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 9780763632625
Category : Clothing and dress
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents pages from the catalog of the top designer of couture and accessories for the fairy world, interspersed with descriptions of the events to which these feather and flower creations will be worn.
Faeries' Oracle
Author: Brian Froud
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743201116
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This divination kit comprises of a deck of 66 divination cards and a book that introduces the most powerful and important members of the faery kingdom.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743201116
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This divination kit comprises of a deck of 66 divination cards and a book that introduces the most powerful and important members of the faery kingdom.
Browning's England: A Study in English Influences in Browning
Author: Helen A. Clarke
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
"Browning's England: A Study in English Influences in Browning" is a book about the poetry and impact of Robert Browning on the development of British literature. The book goes into the origins of Browning's work and follows how the social, political, poetic, and religious life of England influenced the works of Browning.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
"Browning's England: A Study in English Influences in Browning" is a book about the poetry and impact of Robert Browning on the development of British literature. The book goes into the origins of Browning's work and follows how the social, political, poetic, and religious life of England influenced the works of Browning.