Chimeras, Basilisks and Other Monsters of World Bestiaries

Original author's coloring book based on the bestiaries of the peoples of the world! Be ready to meet magical beasts and terrifying monsters from different corners of the globe with an art book from the Fantasy Worlds series. In it,... you will find the most incredible creatures that have come from the pages of medieval bestiaries, Eastern scrolls, and collections of myths. Monstrous offspring of the ancient Echidna, charming Japanese werebeasts, formidable and majestic deities of the indigenous peoples of South America, and even mysterious inhabitants of North American hunting forests— all these creations of human fears and curiosities, gathered together, amaze and inspire admiration. From our art bestiary, you will learn a lot of fascinating stories. We invite you to embark on a journey across continents and epochs to color the wonderful inhabitants of myths and legends. Create your unique fantasy world! • 12 colored pages contain author's illustrations and fascinating facts about mythical creatures from around the world. • The images for coloring—strip and spread illustrations of high detail—are complemented by information about each fantastic creature. • The enlarged format provides space for creativity. • Super dense offset paper is suitable for any artistic materials—from colored pencils and markers to watercolor and gouache paints. No bleeding or smudging. Yaroslav Bogorodskaya / Vanengriyarr is an illustrator and graphic artist from Moscow. She illustrates books, creates covers for music albums, and works on set design for concert events. She creates magic using both traditional techniques and digital technologies.