An illustrated guide to mythical creatures
Subtitle: a wondrous introduction to the varied life-forms of hearsay found in the myths, legends, and folklore of cultures around the world
By: illustrations by David West ; text by Anita Ganeri
Contributors: Ganeri, Anita, 1961- author
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: David West Children's Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780955347733
Subjects: Monsters; Juvenile literature; Mythical Animals; Animals; Folklore; Legends
Description: A visually intense handbook about legendary beings. Who is the creepy shape-shifter that haunts the mysterious jungles of South America? What grotesque creature has the body of a lion and the head of a hawk? Why does a monstrous being from Greek mythology have locks of hair made of deadly, writhing snakes? Using the magic of 3-D computer-generated art--the kind used by Hollywood's top special-effects experts--noted British illustrator David West creates a visually stunning universe, the likes of which you've never seen.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Dragons, serpents, & worms; title: Flying creatures; title: Chimera; title: Half-human, half-beast; title: Water beasts; title: Giants; title: Shape-shifters; title: Demons, ghouls, & ghosts; title: Glossary; title: Index.