A vibrant encyclopedia for young lovers of myths and legends about magical creatures from around the world!
Stories about monsters and legends of mythical beings have frightened people all over the world since ancient times and continue to instill terror… But how much do we really know about these creatures – dragons, witches, and ghouls? In this encyclopedia, you will find stories about 30 fantastical creatures from myths, folk tales, and literary works from around the globe. You will meet the Chupacabra, Baba Yaga, Cerberus, the Minotaur, King Kong, and the basilisk, and examine them up close in vivid illustrations. You will also discover why vampires hate garlic, where the spider Shelob resided, how writer H. P. Lovecraft created the monster Cthulhu, and what the mapinguari looks like.
• Stories about 30 fantastic monsters from around the world.
• Chupacabra, Baba Yaga, Cerberus, Minotaur, King Kong, basilisk, and other legendary heroes.
• Picturesque illustrations in folk style by Eliza Paganelli on every page.
• High-quality design: hardcover, gloss on the cover, thick paper
• Large gift format (21 x 33 cm).
• The series "Encyclopedia of Secrets and Magic" consists of richly illustrated encyclopedias about magical creatures, mysterious places, and heroes of myths. They make an excellent gift for any fan of fantasy, lover of mystical stories, and urban legends.